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israelandstuffcom | September 14, 2013

Kerry heading to Jerusalem for update with Netanyahu on Syria deal

US Sec. of St. Kerry currently in Geneva for talks with Russian FM Sergei Lavrov over a plan to remove Syria’s chemical weapons & avert U.S. military action.

John Kerry will meet with PM Netanyahu & Abbas on Sunday.

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry will arrive in Israel on Sunday, and he will update Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on developments in securing a deal for Syria to hand over its chemical weapons.

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov met in Geneva to discuss a plan to disarm Syria’s nuclear arsenal.

Category: Israel News | Tags: Benjamin Netanyahu, Chemical Weapons, John Kerry, Syria

israelandstuffcom | September 11, 2013

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UN debates resolution for dismantling Syrian chemical arms

Russia’s Security Council proposal would put Syria’s chemical weapons under int’l control & end the Washington-Moscow stalemate over Damascus’ deadly poison gas attack on August 21.

By The Associated Press

Beirut – A French official says tense negotiations have begun on a proposed United Nations resolution that would put Syria‘s chemical weapons under international control and end a diplomatic stalemate over a deadly August 21 poison gas attack.

Demonstrating in support of U.S. strike on Syria.

Syrian-Americans rallying in favor of proposed U.S. military action outside U.S. Capitol in Washington. – Photo: Reuters

The official close to the French president, who spoke on condition of anonymity because negotiations remained sensitive, said Russia objected not only to making the resolution militarily enforceable, but also to blaming chemical attack on the Syrian government and demanding that those responsible be taken before an international criminal court.

Category: Mid-East News | Tags: Barack Obama, Bashar Assad, Chemical Weapons, Syria, UN

israelandstuffcom | September 10, 2013

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Cyprus reports: ‘Friendly country’ will test missiles in Med

AFP reports that Cypriot Foreign Minister Ioanis Kasoulides did not name the country, but did say missiles tests would be carried out this week in the Mediterranean.

By Haaretz

Cyprus on Monday said a “friendly country” would be conducting missile tests in the Mediterranean this week, French news agency AFP reported, adding that the country carrying out the tests is not taking part in any potential military action against the regime of Syrian President Bashar Assad.

A “Sparrow” missile. – Photo by Defense Ministry

The report comes a week after Israel and the U.S. carried out a missile test in the Mediterranean Sea, amid rising tensions in the region over the crisis in Syria. Continue Reading »

Category: Mid-East News | Tags: Israel US, Syria

israelandstuffcom | September 9, 2013

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Damascus accepts Russia’s suggestion of relinquishing control of its chemical weapons

Syria welcomed Russia’s foreign minister’s suggestion to surrender Assad’s chemical arsenal to int’l control, a move Moscow believes can avert a U.S. airstrike on Syria.

By Reuters, The Associated Press and Jack Khoury

Syrian Foreign Minister Walid Moallem said on Monday that his country welcomed Moscow’s proposal to relinquish control over its chemical arsenals, a move Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said could avert a U.S. strike.

Members of the UN investigation team take soil samples in the Damascus countryside of Ain Terma, Syria, Aug. 28, 2013. – Photo: AP

“The Syrian Arab Republic welcomes the Russian initiative, which is motivated by the Russian leadership’s concern for the life of our citizens and the security of our country,” Moallem told reporters in Moscow, according to the Interfax news agency.

Category: Mid-East News | Tags: Barack Obama, Bashar Assad, Chemical Weapons, Syria, UN

israelandstuffcom | September 9, 2013

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Assad on CBS interview: No evidence exists that I used chemical weapons on my people

In response John Kerry says, ‘The evidence speaks for itself.’

New Iranian foreign minister: ‘Obama will ignite a fire across the Middle East if the U.S. attacks Syria.’

By Reuters

Syrian President Bashar Assad denied once again that he was behind a chemical weapons attack on the Syrian people, and said evidence was not conclusive that there had been such an attack, CBS reported on Sunday on its news program “Face the Nation.”

Lebanese boys hold portraits of Syrian President Bashar Assad in Beirut.

Lebanese boys hold portraits of Syrian President Bashar Assad, during a demonstration against a possible military strike in Syria, in front of the UN headquarters, in Beirut, September 8, 2013.

Category: Mid-East News | Tags: Bashar Assad, Chemical Weapons, Syria

israelandstuffcom | September 8, 2013

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U.S. official: Egyptian & Syrian unrest improves chances of success in peace talks

Fear of being engulfed by the regional turmoil motivates Palestinians & Israelis to reach peace agreement, says senior U.S. ST. Dep’t official.

By The Associated Press and Reuters

The turmoil in both Syria and Egypt is nudging Israelis and Palestinians toward peace, a United States official said on Friday, as Secretary of State John Kerry flew to Europe for talks on Middle East issues.

US Secretary ofState John Kerry (l) is greeted in Vilnius by Lithuanian Defense Minister Juozas Olekas (c) and US Ambassador to Lithuania Deborah McCarthy. – Photo: AFP

Kerry’s three-day trip was originally intended to brief European and Arab diplomats on the Israeli-Palestinian peace talks, but that objective is likely to be overshadowed by the ongoing crisis in Syria. Continue Reading »

Category: Mid-East News | Tags: Barack Obama, Bashar Assad, Chemical Weapons, John Kerry, Mahmoud Abbas, peace talks, Syria

israelandstuffcom | September 8, 2013

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Lebanese Report: Syria, Iran & Hezbollah planning regional response to any attack on Syria

Syria, Iran, Hezbollah & other pro-Syrian groups plan to strike targets in Lebanon, Turkey, Jordan & Israel should Syria come under attack.

By ARIEL BEN SOLOMON

Iran, Syria and Hezbollah have set up a military room to coordinate activities in the case the US and other countries attack Syria, according to sources quoted on Friday in the Lebanese Daily Star. The sources confirmed an earlier report by the Lebanese newspaper Al-Akhbar that Hezbollah is mobilizing its forces in anticipation of an attack, specifically stating that “tens of thousands” of fighters and reservists have been called up.

Hezbollah members rally in Beirut – Photo: Reuters

“Iran, Syria and Hezbollah don’t have a clear picture about what Americans have planned,” said one diplomat.

Category: Mid-East News | Tags: Hezbollah, Iran, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, Turkey

israelandstuffcom | September 8, 2013

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Ex-CIA Head Petraeus: Military responce in Syria necessary to deter Iran

Ex-General David H.Petraeus is quoted by POLITICO as saying that ‘failure of Congress to approve the president’s request would have serious ramifications not just in the Mideast but around the world.’

By Reuters

David H. Petraeus, former CIA director under President Barack Obama, told POLITICO on Saturday that military action in Syria is “necessary” in order to deter other “would-be aggressors” such as Iran and North Korea.

Gen. David Petraeus Photo: AP

Petraeus, whose public career was widely admired until his resignation last year due to an extramarital affair, added that “Failure of Congress to approve the president’s request would have serious ramifications not just in the Mideast but around the world.”

Category: Mid-East News | Tags: Barack Obama, Chemical Weapons, Syria

israelandstuffcom | September 6, 2013

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Moscow warns IAEA on danger of Syrian nuclear site if attacked

Russian calls on UN nuclear watchdog to assess danger of possible hit to Syrian research reactor that contains radioactive uranium, if “by design or by chance”.

By REUTERS

VIENNA – The UN nuclear watchdog has received a request from Russia to assess the impact if a missile were to hit a small Syrian reactor and is considering the issue, the Vienna-based agency said on Friday.

The N. Korea reactor in Yongbyon, the Syrian site. – Photo: REUTERS

Russia said this week a military strike on Syria could have catastrophic effects if the research reactor near Damascus that contains radioactive uranium was struck, “by design or by chance”.

Category: Mid-East News | Tags: IAEA, nuclear plant, Russia, Syria

israelandstuffcom | September 6, 2013

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G20 summit leaders tell Obama: Don’t attack Syria,

Power, the U.S. ambassador to UN says Russia is holding Security Council ‘hostage.’

UK PM Cameron says more evidence of Sarin gas use in Syria.

By Reuters and DPA

President Barack Obama faced growing pressure from world leaders not to launch military strikes in Syria on Thursday at a summit on the global economy that was eclipsed by the conflict.

U.S. President Barack Obama and Russian President Vladimir Putin meet at opening of G20 summit – Photo: Reuters

The Group of 20 (G20) developed and developing economies met in St. Petersburg to try forge a united front on economic growth, trade, banking transparency and fighting tax evasion. Continue Reading »

Category: Mid-East News | Tags: Barack Obama, Syria

israelandstuffcom | September 5, 2013

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Obama goes to Swedish synagogue on Rosh Hashanah (Jewish New Year)

U.S. President compares the heroism of Raoul Wallenberg, a Swedish diplomat who saved thousands of Jews during the Holocaust, and a need to save lives in Syria now.

By The Associated Press

U.S. President Barack Obama joined Jewish leaders and relatives of Raoul Wallenberg, who is credited with saving at least 20,000 Jews during the Holocaust at the Great Synagogue of Stockholm. A Swedish diplomat serving in Budapest, Hungary, Wallenberg risked his life to issue protective passports and shelter Jews in Swedish diplomatic buildings.

President Barack Obama and Swedish Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt, center standing, listen to Nina Lagergren, 92, center, seated, as they look over the personal possession of Raoul Wallenberg.

Category: Jewish News | Tags: Barack Obama, Holocaust, Sweden, Syria

israelandstuffcom | September 4, 2013

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Russian President Vladimir Putin warns Obama: Do not attack Syria without UN approval

After comparing recent evidence of Syrian chemical weapons use, to faulty U.S. intel on Iraq in 2003, the Russian president threatens to supply advanced air-defense systems to Assad and elsewhere if America strikes without accepted int’l approval.

By The Associated Press

President Vladimir Putin warned the West against taking one-sided action in Syria but also said Russia “doesn’t exclude” supporting a UN resolution on punitive military strikes if it is proved that Damascus used poison gas on its own people.

U.S. President Barack Obama and Russian President Vladimir Putin – Photo: AP

In a wide-ranging interview with The Associated Press and Russia’s state Channel 1 television, Putin said Moscow has provided some components of the S-300 air defense missile system to Syria but has frozen further shipments. Continue Reading »

Category: Mid-East News | Tags: Barack Obama, Bashar Assad, Chemical Weapons, Iran, Syria, UN, Vladimir Putin

israelandstuffcom | September 2, 2013

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Netanyahu: Violate Our Rosh Hashana Peace, You’ll Pay Dearly

Israel’s PM Netanyahu urged Israelis to relax during the upcoming 3 day holiday, warning all of Israel’s neighbors not to violate the general calmness.

By David Lev

With the Rosh Hashana holiday coming up in just a few days, Israelis will be attending synagogue services, visiting family, and generally taking it easy during a rare three day break from work. And Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu said the the country would take steps to ensure that the holiday is a calm one.

PM Netanyahu Warns Syria – Photo courtesy: PMO

With the decision by U.S. President Barack H. Obama to ask Congress to approve military action against Syria, the prospect of immediate American action seems to be postponed until at least next week. Continue Reading »

Category: Israel News | Tags: Binyamin Netanyahu, Egypt, Golani Junction, Rosh Hashana, Syria

israelandstuffcom | September 2, 2013

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Israeli Report: U.S. President Discussed Attack Delay with PM Netanyahu

U.S. President Obama informed Israel’s P.M. in advance that he would ask Congress to discuss future US military scenarios in Syria.

By David Lev

U.S. President Barack H. Obama informed Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu in advance that he would let Congress decide on the appropriate action the U.S. would take in Syria. Reports in Israeli media quoted senior Israeli officials as saying the Obama called Netanyahu on Saturday, some four hours before he appeared on national TV in the US to announce that he was holding back on taking action against Syria until Congress discussed what the appropriate actions should be. Continue Reading »

Category: Mid-East News | Tags: Barack Obama, Binyamin Netanyahu, Israel US, Syria

israelandstuffcom | August 30, 2013

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Washington Post exposes U.S. counterintelligence operations against Israel

Washington Post revealed top secret files leaked by Snowden that show U.S. spy agencies devoted considerable funds & attention not just on America’s foes, but also to one of its closest allies.

By Haaretz

The United States conducted counterintelligence operations against Iran, China and Cuba, but also against Israel, classified documents obtained by the Washington Post reveled on Thursday.

NSA headquarters building in Fort Meade, Maryland. – Photo: Reuters

The top secret 178-page summary for the U.S. government’s National Intelligence Program, which was leaked by former CIA contractor Edward Snowden, maps a bureaucratic and operational landscape that has never been subject to public scrutiny. Continue Reading »

Category: Mid-East News | Tags: Iran, Israel US, Syria

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Tag Archive for Syria

US Sec. of St. Kerry currently in Geneva for talks with Russian FM Sergei Lavrov over a plan to remove Syria’s chemical weapons & avert U.S. military action.

John Kerry will meet with PM Netanyahu & Abbas on Sunday.

Russia’s Security Council proposal would put Syria’s chemical weapons under int’l control & end the Washington-Moscow stalemate over Damascus’ deadly poison gas attack on August 21.

AFP reports that Cypriot Foreign Minister Ioanis Kasoulides did not name the country, but did say missiles tests would be carried out this week in the Mediterranean.

Syria welcomed Russia’s foreign minister’s suggestion to surrender Assad’s chemical arsenal to int’l control, a move Moscow believes can avert a U.S. airstrike on Syria.

In response John Kerry says, ‘The evidence speaks for itself.’

New Iranian foreign minister: ‘Obama will ignite a fire across the Middle East if the U.S. attacks Syria.’

Fear of being engulfed by the regional turmoil motivates Palestinians & Israelis to reach peace agreement, says senior U.S. ST. Dep’t official.

Syria, Iran, Hezbollah & other pro-Syrian groups plan to strike targets in Lebanon, Turkey, Jordan & Israel should Syria come under attack.

Ex-General David H.Petraeus is quoted by POLITICO as saying that ‘failure of Congress to approve the president’s request would have serious ramifications not just in the Mideast but around the world.’

Russian calls on UN nuclear watchdog to assess danger of possible hit to Syrian research reactor that contains radioactive uranium, if “by design or by chance”.

Power, the U.S. ambassador to UN says Russia is holding Security Council ‘hostage.’

UK PM Cameron says more evidence of Sarin gas use in Syria.

U.S. President compares the heroism of Raoul Wallenberg, a Swedish diplomat who saved thousands of Jews during the Holocaust, and a need to save lives in Syria now.

After comparing recent evidence of Syrian chemical weapons use, to faulty U.S. intel on Iraq in 2003, the Russian president threatens to supply advanced air-defense systems to Assad and elsewhere if America strikes without accepted int’l approval.

Israel’s PM Netanyahu urged Israelis to relax during the upcoming 3 day holiday, warning all of Israel’s neighbors not to violate the general calmness.

U.S. President Obama informed Israel’s P.M. in advance that he would ask Congress to discuss future US military scenarios in Syria.

Washington Post revealed top secret files leaked by Snowden that show U.S. spy agencies devoted considerable funds & attention not just on America’s foes, but also to one of its closest allies.

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