Israeli Airstrike in Syria Targeted Missiles From Iran

[Purveyor]

WASHINGTON — The airstrike that Israeli warplanes carried out in Syria was directed at a shipment of advanced surface-to-surface missiles from Iran that Israel believed was intended for Hezbollah, the militant Lebanese organization, American officials said Saturday.

It was the second time in four months that Israel had carried out an attack in foreign territory intended to disrupt the pipeline of weapons from Iran to Hezbollah, and the raid was a vivid example of how regional adversaries are looking after their own interests as Syria becomes more chaotic.

Iran and Hezbollah have both backed President Bashar al-Assad in the Syrian civil war, now in its third year. But as fighting in Syria escalates, they also have a powerful stake in expediting the delivery of advanced weapons to Hezbollah in case Mr. Assad loses his grip on power.

Israel, for its part, has repeatedly cautioned that it will not allow Hezbollah to receive “game changing” weapons that could threaten the Israeli heartland after a post-Assad government took power.

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http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/05/world/middleeast/israel-syria.html?_r=0

[Hayabusa]

1. So, an act of war on both Syria and Iran...

I hope Israel isn't biting off more than they can chew. Wouldn't surprise me, though. Not one bit.

[jessie04]

4. Absolutely...

Its fine if Iran and Syria want to destroy Israel by transferring weapons but heaven help us if the great satan, Israel , tries to defend itself.

The hand-wringing is so beautiful.

end of sarcasm








And 24 hours later.......nothing.

[Hayabusa]

5. I never said that.

Please refrain from placing words in my mouth next time, I have a good enough time managing the ones that I put there.

[madrchsod]

2. the plot thickens....

[Purveyor]

3. As the propaganda mills work 24/7. Like we time-warp back to pre-Iraq invasion, indeed. eom