On Russia-Israel “Clash” Over Syria
Recent developments have shown that the
conflict in Syria is reaching new heights of tension as Russia and
Israel built up their power-base there. A rapid Russian build-up in
Syria, which, according to the Western media includes warplanes and
anti-aircraft systems, worries Israel, since its jets have been
continiuosly bombing this neighbouring Arab country.
Although Israeli Prime Minister’s recent
visit to Moscow seemed to be aimed at attempting to achieve a better
coordination between both countries in Syria, the reality is far from it
and, as it stands, both countries have conflicting interests in the
region.
visit to Moscow seemed to be aimed at attempting to achieve a better
coordination between both countries in Syria, the reality is far from it
and, as it stands, both countries have conflicting interests in the
region.
The fact are indicating that Russian
build-up in Syria is signalling yet another major defeat for Israeli
regional polices after its failure in preventing the Iran-nuke deal from
being signed. In an official statement issued by the office of Israeli
PM, it was underlined that the discussion would concern “the
stationing of Russian forces in Syria… (and) the threats posed to
Israel as a result of the increased flow of advanced war material to the
Syrian arena and the transfer of deadly weapons to Hezbollah and other
terror organizations.”
build-up in Syria is signalling yet another major defeat for Israeli
regional polices after its failure in preventing the Iran-nuke deal from
being signed. In an official statement issued by the office of Israeli
PM, it was underlined that the discussion would concern “the
stationing of Russian forces in Syria… (and) the threats posed to
Israel as a result of the increased flow of advanced war material to the
Syrian arena and the transfer of deadly weapons to Hezbollah and other
terror organizations.”
However, Russian
officials didn’t seem intrested in this discussion. In their statement,
it was said “Urgent issues of bilateral cooperation and the
international agenda are scheduled to be discussed. In particular, the
sides are expected to exchange opinions on the issue of the Middle East
peace process and the fight against the global terrorist threat.”
officials didn’t seem intrested in this discussion. In their statement,
it was said “Urgent issues of bilateral cooperation and the
international agenda are scheduled to be discussed. In particular, the
sides are expected to exchange opinions on the issue of the Middle East
peace process and the fight against the global terrorist threat.”
