Chemical Weapons Expert: Russia Is Key to Avoid War with Syria

Posted on: May 5th, 2013

Bombing Syria’s chemical weapons would cause a humanitarian disaster. No one wants to hit Assad and end up with Al Qaeda. There’s no diplomatic way out without Russia, an expert tells the Jewish Press.

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Syria Aims Missiles at Israel; Local Flights Banned in North

Posted on: May 5th, 2013

Syria and Israel stepped closer to getting ready for war Sunday, with Syrian missiles reportedly deployed and aimed at Israel, which has closed off air space in the north to civilian air traffic. Arkia airlines told Channel 2 television that “due to IDF instructions on the closure of airspace in the North until May 9, [...]

Iran: Israel Used Radioactive Uranium in Syrian Missile Bombing

Posted on: May 5th, 2013

The Iranian propaganda machine is working overtime Sunday, claiming that Israel used depleted uranium in its missile attacks on Syria early this weekend. “The first missile…contained uranium substances, a correspondent of the Russian TV quoted some local sources as saying,” the Iranian regime-controlled Fars News Agency reported. “Other media outlets had also earlier released similar [...]

Syrian Warns and Warns and Warns It Will Retaliate

Posted on: May 5th, 2013

One basic difference between Israel and Arab nations: The Jews warn and warn and warn and finally strike when there is not choice. Arabs attack and attack until there is not choice but to warn.

Israel Attacks Again, Explosions Shake Damascus (Video)

Posted on: May 5th, 2013

The Syrians say an Israeli warplane was shot down by Syrian air-defense units during the raid, the Rebels disagree.

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Israel Hits Long Range Iranian Missiles Sent to Hezbollah via Syria

Posted on: May 4th, 2013

The Fateh-110 is a single-stage missile produced by Iran, with at least a 200-mile range and a payload of 1500 lbs.

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Online Jihadi ‘Mein Kampf’ Urging: ‘Attack Sporting Events’

Posted on: May 2nd, 2013

the global jihadi masterminds learned from the mistakes of the past, and the new style of operation, particularly for those in the non-Muslim arena, is going to be small cells, few connections, low cost munitions and high density, high profile crowds. "It's the al Suri Strategy come home to roost," Lacey told The Jewish Press.

Assad Makes Rare Public Appearance

Posted on: May 1st, 2013

Syrian President Bashar Assad visited a Damascus power station on May Day Wednesday in a rare public appearance, according to the regime’s television station. The television station showed Assad speaking to workers and shaking their hands, He has tried to show Syrians that all is “business as usual” despite the bloody civil war and charges [...]

Israel, West Weigh Options Against Syria; Rebels Claim IAF Strike On Weapons Site

Posted on: May 1st, 2013

JERUSALEM – With strong evidence that Syrian forces loyal to President Bashar al-Assad have used chemical weapons against civilians, Israeli and Western military commanders are contemplating a series of air strikes and commando operations against a select group of targets inside Syria.

Nasrallah Admits Hezbollah Fighting the Rebels in Syria

Posted on: May 1st, 2013

Hezbollah fighters have been killed in Syria – but fewer than 500.

Syria-Lebanon Threat Sparks Surprise Army Reserve Call-Up Drill

Posted on: April 30th, 2013

Obama gets ready to strike Assad. Hezbollah drags Lebanon into the war. And guess who is the most likely victim? Israel. That’s why the IDF called up 2,000 reservists for a surprise drill in the north.

US Plans Missile Attack on Syria, but Obama Waits for ‘Hard Facts’

Posted on: April 30th, 2013

The US is preparing for an attack on Syria but Obama won’t give the order to “fire” until he is sure he has enough proof that Assad is using chemical weapons.

Obama to Face Questions on Syria in Morning Press Conference

Posted on: April 30th, 2013

President Barack Obama has scheduled a press conference for 10:15 a.m. (EDT) Tuesday, and he is all but certain to face questions regarding American intentions concerning the use of chemical weapons in Syria and the continuing revelations of faulty intelligence on the Boston Marathon terrorists. Gun control and spending cuts also may be on the [...]

Syrian Says Prime Minister Survived Car Bomb Explosion

Posted on: April 29th, 2013

Rebels, termed “terrorists” by the Assad regime, killed six people in a car bomb explosion in Damascus that failed to claim the life of its main target, Prime Minister Wael al-Halaqi. Official state media broadcast the report of the car bomb, and the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights confirmed it. The apparent suicide attack was [...]

What’s Best for the Jews: Agencies Split Over Assad Vs. Rebels Options

Posted on: April 29th, 2013

So far, everyone agrees that the ongoing civil war has been a bonanza for Israeli security concerns.

Reports of Israeli Attack on Syrian Chemical Weapons Site

Posted on: April 29th, 2013

There were many reports that Israeli jets flew over Syrian President's palace on Saturday, but did they also bomb a chemical weapons site nearby?

White House Admits Assad Used Chemical Weapons

Posted on: April 25th, 2013

France and Britain have said it. Israel said it categorically. Assad used chemical weapons, the red line for Obama to intervene in Syria. Now the US figures out it’s true – but just a bit. So let’s wait.

Israeli Air Force Shoots Down Hezbollah Drone

Posted on: April 25th, 2013

Hizbullah is playing games again – war games. It is dragging Lebanon into the Syrian war by fighting rebels. Today, the Air Force downed a drone flying towards Israel, presumably sent by Hizbullah.

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Kerry Refuses Israeli Intel on Assad’s Use of Chemical Weapons

Posted on: April 24th, 2013

Obama has said he would use force in Syria if it used chemical weapons. No wonder Kerry denies Israeli intel that Assad used nerve gas. And didn’t the US once reject Israel’s info on Iran’s nuke work?

Former Military Intelligence Chief: ‘Iran Has Crossed the Red Line’

Posted on: April 23rd, 2013

But the head of the research division at Military Intelligence does not believe an all out war is imminent.

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