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Israel vs. Iran: Who Will Blink First in Syria Standoff?

As 2019 draws to a close, a major military clash between Israel and Iran seems inevitable. Tehran is intent on establishing a menacing military presence in Syria; Jerusalem is equally determined to prevent Iran from building a lethal war machine…

Syria Reports Major Israeli Missile and Drone Strike

Syria reported late Sunday that it was facing a major Israeli missile and drone offensive. The alleged Israeli strike targeted a wide range of sites in Damascus and elsewhere, including airports. Sonic booms were also reported in Lebanon’s airspace. Syria…

Will Russian Pressure Limit IDF Strikes in Syria?

A joint statement by Russia, Turkey and Iran charges that IDF strikes in Syria are illegal and jeopardize the region. The harsh words could set the stage for an explosive showdown as Israel continues its military campaign against Iranian targets.…

Netanyahu Urges World to Support Israeli Strikes on Iran

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned Sunday that Israel will continue its relentless military campaign against Iran. All countries should exert more pressure on Tehran and support Israel’s actions, he said. Speaking at the weekly cabinet session, Netanyahu stressed that Iran…

Russia Angry at Israel As IDF Escalates Syria Airstrikes

Russia on Wednesday revealed operational details about IDF airstrikes in Syria in signaling its irritation over Israel’s intensified bombing of Iranian targets. Earlier, Russian officials condemned the strikes and chided Israel for breaching Syrian sovereignty. The Russian Foreign Ministry said…

Israel-Iran Conflict Enters Dangerous New Phase

The IDF’s wide-ranging bombing of Iranian and Syrian targets early Wednesday puts the Israel-Iran conflict on a direct warpath. Escalating dynamics of Iranian and Israeli punches and counter-punches run the risk of exploding into an all-out war. The Israeli army…