88. 1949 Armistice Agreements; the beginning of the journey of independent Israel

88. 1949 Armistice Agreements; the beginning of the journey of independent Israel

Israel won the 1948 Arab-Israeli War. In spite of the inadequate number of troops and very limited firepower, Israel had won the conflict by overcoming numerous challenges with sheer perseverance in a battle heavily skewed in favour of the well-armed militaries of the five Arab nations which had invaded Israel from all the four sides. […]

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Israel’s security is a priority for Russia: Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister, Sergei Ryabkov

Israel’s security is a priority for Russia:  Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister, Sergei Ryabkov

Moscow: The differences are surfacing between Russia and Iran, that were fighting as part of a common front in the Syrian conflict. Russian Deputy Foreign Minister  Ryabkov asserted, ‘Although Russia and Iran are believed to be a part of a common front for protecting the Assad government in Syria, Iran is not a Russian ally. […]

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US military withdrawal from Syria possible only after completely defeating ‘ISIS’, says US National Security Advisor

US military withdrawal from Syria possible only after completely defeating ‘ISIS’, says US National Security Advisor

Jerusalem: US National Security Advisor John Bolton had clarified that there was no reason for Israel to worry, despite US President Donald Trump’s announcement of the US military withdrawal from Syria. Bolton said that US military cannot be withdrawn from Syria unless it completely defeated the ISIS in the region. Whereas, Israel has demanded the […]

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Israel will not tolerate Hezbollah’s aggression: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Israel will not tolerate Hezbollah’s aggression: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Jerusalem/Moscow: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu firmly presented his stand before the Russian President Vladimir Putin says, “Israel would never tolerate Hezbollah’s aggression at our borders and Iran’s deployment in Syria”. Also, the Russian President appealed for improvement in military co-operation concerning Syria. The Israeli and Russian leaders had a telephonic discussion against the backdrop […]

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Israel attacks Iranian bases in Syria; Syria claims downing Israeli plane in retaliation

Israel attacks Iranian bases in Syria; Syria claims downing Israeli plane in retaliation

Damascus/Jerusalem: Israel’s fighter jets have carried out airstrikes on Iranian bases in Syria, claims the Syrian army. Nevertheless, the Israeli fighter jets were not let off easily after the strikes. Syria has alleged that the Syrian air defence system intercepted four missile attacks after having downed the Israeli plane. Also, it is claimed to be […]

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Russia closes off border near Syria’s Latakia, after the Israeli airstrike in Syria

Russia closes off border near Syria’s Latakia, after the Israeli airstrike in Syria

Jerusalem: Russia has constricted airspace and waters near Cyprus in the Mediterranean Sea till Latakia in Syria for the next few days to come. As Russia has sealed off the airspace and waters, no other country apart from Russia and Syria will be allowed to pass through it. It seems Russia has taken this decision […]

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Syrian media claims of Israeli attacks on Iranian military base in Aleppo, Syria

Syrian media claims of Israeli attacks on Iranian military base in Aleppo, Syria

Damascus: Israel attacked the Iranian military base situated in Aleppo in northern Syria, killing nine soldiers fighting for the Assad regime. The Syrian media have alleged that these attacks were carried out to target the Iranian military base there. The Syrian military had showered missiles in the Golan Heights border region of Israel a few […]

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