Post by ivymike55 on Jul 14, 2013 13:43:32 GMT -7
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Reports: Israel Behind Another Syria Airstrike — and Is the Obama Admin. Behind Another Security Leak?
Jul. 14, 2013 11:24am Sharona Schwartz
Multiple media outlets are reporting that Israel was behind the mysterious explosions that hit an arms depot at Syria’s main port of Latakia earlier this month. The reports say Russian-made P-800 Yakhont anti-ship missiles were destroyed in the July 5 strikes, because Israel is concerned they could be used to target its navy.
Reports from CNN, The New York Times and the Sunday Times contradict each other in one significant detail: “Multiple U.S. officials” tell CNN and “American officials” tell The New York Times that the July 5 strike was carried out by airstrikes. But the Sunday Times reports that Israel used its Navy’s Dolphin-class submarine to hit the coastal target from the sea.
Reports say Israel targeted Russian-made P-800 Yakhont cruise missiles in Syria (AP)
Israel has denied involvement in the strike, but if the reports are true it would mean Israel believes the threat the missiles pose is so severe it is willing to take the risk of irritating the Kremlin by striking Russian-delivered equipment.
It would also mean Obama administration officials are again leaking information that could potentially harm Israel’s security.
In May, TheBlaze quoted an Israel Radio report that the Obama administration had apologized to Israel for leaking to the media classified information that the Israeli Air Force was responsible for airstrikes on Damascus Airport that month. According to Israel Radio, the administration blamed “low-level” officials for the unauthorized leak.
www.theblaze.com/stories/2013/07/14/reports-israel-behind-another-syria-airstrike-and-is-the-obama-admin-behind-another-security-leak/
Oh but Obama is the best friend that Isreal has ever had.
On a side note Netanyahu has sent a message to Obama that he has until winter to create a viable military response to Iran or Israel will act unilaterally.
Reports: Israel Behind Another Syria Airstrike — and Is the Obama Admin. Behind Another Security Leak?
Jul. 14, 2013 11:24am Sharona Schwartz
Multiple media outlets are reporting that Israel was behind the mysterious explosions that hit an arms depot at Syria’s main port of Latakia earlier this month. The reports say Russian-made P-800 Yakhont anti-ship missiles were destroyed in the July 5 strikes, because Israel is concerned they could be used to target its navy.
Reports from CNN, The New York Times and the Sunday Times contradict each other in one significant detail: “Multiple U.S. officials” tell CNN and “American officials” tell The New York Times that the July 5 strike was carried out by airstrikes. But the Sunday Times reports that Israel used its Navy’s Dolphin-class submarine to hit the coastal target from the sea.
Reports say Israel targeted Russian-made P-800 Yakhont cruise missiles in Syria (AP)
Israel has denied involvement in the strike, but if the reports are true it would mean Israel believes the threat the missiles pose is so severe it is willing to take the risk of irritating the Kremlin by striking Russian-delivered equipment.
It would also mean Obama administration officials are again leaking information that could potentially harm Israel’s security.
In May, TheBlaze quoted an Israel Radio report that the Obama administration had apologized to Israel for leaking to the media classified information that the Israeli Air Force was responsible for airstrikes on Damascus Airport that month. According to Israel Radio, the administration blamed “low-level” officials for the unauthorized leak.
www.theblaze.com/stories/2013/07/14/reports-israel-behind-another-syria-airstrike-and-is-the-obama-admin-behind-another-security-leak/
Oh but Obama is the best friend that Isreal has ever had.
On a side note Netanyahu has sent a message to Obama that he has until winter to create a viable military response to Iran or Israel will act unilaterally.