Israel: Moscow continues to ship upgraded rockets to Syria

Israel: Moscow continues to ship upgraded rockets to Syria

Special to WorldTribune.com TEL AVIV — Russia is said to have supplied enhanced surface-to-surface rockets to Syria. Israeli sources said the Kremlin has approved deliveries of missiles to the regime of President Bashar Assad. The sources said Syria received several shipments in 2012 and 2013. “Bashar Assad’s ongoing slaughter of his own people notwithstanding, Russia […]

Diplomat: Obama approved intelligence leaks on Israeli air strikes in Syria

Diplomat: Obama approved intelligence leaks on Israeli air strikes in Syria

Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — The U.S. intelligence community leaked information on Israeli air strikes on Syria, sources said. Diplomats said the administration of President Barack Obama has enabled the intelligence community to disclose Israeli military operations against the regime of Syrian President Bashar Assad. They said the leaks included unreported Israeli air and naval […]

Report: U.S. officials say Israeli air strike hit Syrian arms depot on July 5

Report: U.S. officials say Israeli air strike hit Syrian arms depot on July 5

Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — Israel was said to have again attacked Syria. The United States determined that the Israel Air Force struck a Syrian military depot in the port of Latakia on July 5. Three U.S. officials told CNN that the attack targeted the P-800 Yakhont coastal defense system procured by the regime of […]

Key ministers tangle over Israel’s relations with Russia

Key ministers tangle over Israel’s relations with Russia

Special to WorldTribune.com JERUSALEM — Israel’s government has been divided over policy toward Russia. Officials said the government dispute pits the Defense Ministry against the Foreign Ministry. They said the Defense Ministry has insisted on a strict policy of reciprocity while the Foreign Ministry was urging quiet diplomacy to resolve tension with the Kremlin. “We […]