Eye on the Enemy:Iranian Warships Dock in Syria, Cause Tension in ’’Israel’’
Army to Deploy Iron Dome in Central "Israel"
Iranian Warships Dock in Syria, Cause Tension in "Israel"
Walla!News - Amir Bohbot
A senior "Israeli" security source said that the "Israeli" army wasn't surprised by the arrival of the two Iranian ships to Syria, which entered the Mediterranean through the Suez Canal, as he estimated that this is just a show of force.
The two Iranian ships crossed the Suez Canal on Saturday and entered the waters of the Mediterranean accompanied by a carrier of fuel. According to the source, the "Israeli" Navy oversaw the ships before they reached the area.
The source added that "it is not to transfer weapons to Syria, but it is a show of force in the naval area starting from Iran until the Mediterranean." With the entry of Iranian warships to the region, the "Israeli" navy raised its alertness level as part of precautionary measures in order to prevent any possible provocation attempt. For his part, "Israeli" Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seized the opportunity to draw criticism to Iran and said that "Israel" considers the seriousness of these two ships.
"Tehran is exploiting the instability in the Middle East in order to expand its
influence in the region, and the Iranian warships in the Mediterranean Sea are a clear example," he said.
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Military Operation in Gaza is Inevitable, Military Sources Say
Channel 2
Following the rocket fire of Palestinians towards Asqalan (Ashkelon) and Beer al-Sabeh (Beer Sheva) and the "Israeli" army attack on Gaza, a military source in the army told Ma'ariv that executing a wide military operation in Gaza strip in the future or next year is inevitable.
Military estimates amid the "Israeli" officers note that such an operation will much larger than Cast Lead operation that was executed in 2009. Senior officials in the army blamed Hamas for the rocket fire, and said that Hamas will be held responsible for any future "Israeli" attack launched to end to terrorism emanating from the Gaza Strip.
Chief of Staff Benny Gantz said recently that the number of casualties on the "Israeli" side has a great influence on the decision of launching a major military operation in the Gaza Strip or not, and added that "if this shooting continued and the situation escalated, and ended in painful consequences, then this requires us to execute such operation and we are ready for such a moment."
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Ynet - Yoav Zeitun
For the first time, the "Israeli" army plans to deploy a battery of Iron Dome in Gush Dan, as part as part of a drill simulating a missile attack, Ynet learned today (Sunday).
The Iron Dome system is supposed to provide protection against medium range missiles possessed by Hamas and Hizbullah.
This system is a part of a multi-layered "defense" layout, which includes "Arrow 2" and "Magic Wand" systems which are still in development stages.
Residents of Gush Dan will be able to view the Iron Dome Battery through the radar device or the system's interception device, which has been found to be effective in intercepting rockets fired at southern communities. The goal of this step is to calibrate the system in Gush Dan too, after deploying it in Haifa area and in the vicinity of the southern cities. The battery will be stationed in Gush Dan for several days, and its installation is subject to the permits currently being acquired by the Air Force.
Sources in the "Israeli" army stressed that the installation of the system is part of a pre-scheduled training program, and the operational details are approved by the Deputy Chief of Staff, Major General Yair Naveh.
The "IDF" Spokesperson's Unit said: "The Iron Dome system is in the process of being made operational, as part of which the battery is being installed in various locations throughout the state from time to time. This week, as part of the operational plan, the system is deployed in the area of Gush Dan for several days. "
Source: Hebrew newspapers, Translated and Edited by moqawama.org
