Syria
“We are not intervening in what is happening in Syria. We are here to stop terrorist elements from establishing themselves,” said Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi.
Gen. Michael Kurilla discussed the situation in Syria and countering Iran with top military and security officials.
Jerusalem is concerned extremist elements could try to topple King Abdullah.
The Houthis have increased their attempts to challenge Israel in recent days. Accordingly, Israeli officials acknowledge that the situation cannot continue and are preparing for a significant strike against Houthi targets in Yemen.
Hayat Tahrir al-Shams has ended Iran’s involvement in Syria and does not seek further conflict, said the group’s leader, Ahmad al-Sharaa.
Some 90% of enemy surface-to-air missiles destroyed, according to Israeli estimates.
The symbol of power, perched on a hill near Damascus, offers a stark view of the final days of a brutal dictator.
As IDF secures strategic peak offering views of Damascus, resort CEO envisions international slopes.
The Group of Seven expressed support for “an inclusive, Syrian-led and Syrian-owned political transition.”
Washington “will continue the mission to prevent ISIS from re-establishing a safe haven on Syrian territory,” the secretary of defense said.
Deployment “until a force that is committed to the 1974 agreement can be established and security on our border can be guaranteed,” PM’s office says.
“We may not have another opportunity to achieve the most important national security imperative for the United States, preventing Iran from becoming a nuclear weapon state,” said John Hannah, a JINSA senior fellow.
