Recent developments have shown that the conflict in Syria is reaching
new heights of tension as Russia and Israel built up their power-base
there. A rapid Russian build-up in Syria, which, according to the
Western media includes warplanes and anti-aircraft systems, worries
Israel, since its jets have been continiuosly bombing this neighbouring
Arab country.
However, Russian officials didn’t seem intrested in
this discussion. In their statement, it was said “Urgent issues of
bilateral cooperation and the international agenda are scheduled to be
discussed. In particular, the sides are expected to exchange opinions on
the issue of the Middle East peace process and the fight against the
global terrorist threat.”
While Russia has been supporting Syria against the US
supported Wahhabi-Sunni military incursions through proxy groups such
as Al-Nusra front and now ISIS/ISIL, Israel remains concerned over
Iranian (and tacitly Russian) support for militant groups like Hezbollah
in Lebanon.
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