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| Lieberman Threatens to Destroy Russian Missiles in Syria |
| 2018-04-26 |
| [AAWSAT] Israeli Defense Minister Avigdor Lieberman warned on Tuesday that his country may strike the Russian-made S-300 anti-aircraft defense systems in Syria if they are used against Israeli jets. "What’s important is that defense systems being supplied by Russia to Syria aren’t used against us," Liberman said. "One thing needs to be clear: If someone shoots at our planes, we will destroy them. It doesn’t matter if it’s an S-300 or an S-700," he added. The defense minister noted that Russia already has its own S-300 air defense system in Syria, along with the more advanced S-400 system, and that "hasn’t limited our operations." Lieberman said that the S-300 are already being operated on Syrian soil, though they are only being used by the Russians and not being employed against Israel. He added that Israel will not allow an Iranian foothold in Syria, saying that this is the principle guiding Israel. |
| Posted by:Fred |