Source: NY Times By Sewell Chan A simmering conflict between Israel and Iran escalated overnight when Israeli jets struck dozens of Iranian targets in neighboring Syria. The strikes came after what the Israeli military described as an Iranian rocket attack against its forces in the Golan Heights. The Israelis said it was Iran’s first direct… Continue reading WHY IRAN AND ISRAEL ARE CLASHING IN SYRIA
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IRAN IS PLANNING TO LAUNCH A BARRAGE OF MISSILES AGAINST ISRAEL
By Anna Ahronheim Source: Jerusalem Post Iran is preparing a barrage of missiles to launch against Israeli military positions from Syrian territory, Hebrew media reported Sunday, citing defense officials. Iran plans to avenge alleged Israeli strikes on its bases in Syria, Ma’ariv defense analyst Alon Ben David said, by targeting military targets in northern Israel.… Continue reading IRAN IS PLANNING TO LAUNCH A BARRAGE OF MISSILES AGAINST ISRAEL
ISRAEL CARRIED OUT ROCKET ATTACK ON SYRIA AGAIN
Source: Middle East Monitor Israeli analysts close to the military institution hinted that Tel Aviv carried out the rocket attack in Syria on Sunday night, Arab48 reported yesterday. The leading Israeli media expert on military and defence issues, Amos Harel, wrote in Haaretz that the rocket attack targeted large warehouses that likely include surface-to-surface ministers… Continue reading ISRAEL CARRIED OUT ROCKET ATTACK ON SYRIA AGAIN
A PERILOUS TANGO FOR FOUR IN THE EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN
Sourced: BESA Center Perspectives Paper No. 765, March 11, 2018 By Dr. Spyridon N. Litsas The Eastern Mediterranean has entered a new period of high volatility, with Israel and Greece in the eye of the storm. Both countries are facing an upgraded strategic challenge from Turkey and Iran. This is not simply an interstate problem… Continue reading A PERILOUS TANGO FOR FOUR IN THE EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN
WHITHER GREECE-ISRAEL RELATIONS ?
Sourced: Jerusalem Post By Georgeb N. Tzogopoulos Greece and Israel are slowly but steadily enhancing their strategic cooperation. Defense ties have been strengthened as a result of regularly organized bilateral military exercises. Greece and Israel – with the participation of Cyprus – have agreed to maintain and broaden “an arc of security and prosperity” in… Continue reading WHITHER GREECE-ISRAEL RELATIONS ?
SYRIAN AIR DEFENCE HIT ISRAELI FIGHTER JET
Sourced : Xinhua Israel carried out several attacks on Syrian military positions before daybreak Tuesday, 9th of January 2018 the Syrian army said in a statement. At 2:40 a.m. local time (0040 GMT), Israeli warplanes fired several missiles from inside the Lebanese airspace on the Syrian area of Qutaifa in the countryside of the capital… Continue reading SYRIAN AIR DEFENCE HIT ISRAELI FIGHTER JET
EASTMED GAS PIPELINE AGREEMENT TO BE SIGNED IN 2018
Sourced : ERT International By ANA-MPA/A. Viketos Greece, Cyprus, Israel and Italy will sign the terms of agreement for the EastMed natural gas pipeline within 2018, their representatives said in Nicosia on Tuesday. Energy Ministers Giorgos Stathakis from Greece, Giorgos Lakkotrypis from Cyprus, Yuval Steinitz from Israel and Italy’s ambassador to Cyprus Andrea Cavallari signed… Continue reading EASTMED GAS PIPELINE AGREEMENT TO BE SIGNED IN 2018
IDF PREPARES FOR “NEW” SYRIA
Sourced : Al Monitor By Ben Caspit Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman surprised everyone by dropping a bomb on the Cabinet table this week. Back in 2015, then-Defense Minister Moshe Ya’alon and Chief of Staff Gadi Eizenkot had agreed to Israel’s defense budget as part of a multi-year plan to cover defense costs up until 2020.… Continue reading IDF PREPARES FOR “NEW” SYRIA
ISRAEL TO CONDUCT JOINT AIR FORCE DRILLS WITH GREECE, CYPRUS AND EGYPT
Sourced : The Times of Israel Greece’s defense minister says plans are being drawn up for joint air force drills with Cyprus, Israel, Egypt and European countries as part of efforts to bolster stability in the eastern Mediterranean. Panos Kammenos’ remarks Sunday came after a military parade in the Cypriot capital to commemorate the 57th… Continue reading ISRAEL TO CONDUCT JOINT AIR FORCE DRILLS WITH GREECE, CYPRUS AND EGYPT
GERMANY AGREES TO SELL THREE MORE AIP POWERED SUBMARINES TO ISRAEL
Sourced : The Times of Israel Germany’s national security council approved the sale of three more nuclear-capable submarines to Israel for a combined price of some $1.3 billion, in a deal marred by controversy surrounding corruption allegations against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The Israeli Navy currently maintains a fleet of five state-of-the-art German underwater vessels… Continue reading GERMANY AGREES TO SELL THREE MORE AIP POWERED SUBMARINES TO ISRAEL