He further said (emphasis added):
"We will not allow Iran to turn Syria into a frontline base for activity against Israel. This is our clear policy, and we follow it."
"If we have [missiles] rain[ing], they will have a flood…
"First of all, it needs to be clear: Unlike the Iranians, we aren't attempting to expand, and we're not trying to create a new border. The one who is constantly trying to expand and create new conditions for itself is Iran. And not just when it comes to Israel - we see them working in Yemen, in Lebanon, and in Africa.
"We do our best to ensure the security of Israel's citizens. We have no interest in conquering Syria or interfering in what's happening over there. We have no interest in escalation, but we need to prepare ourselves for every possibility.
"We are now facing a new reality, one in which Iran, as Iran, is trying to attack Israel, to harm our territory. And it won't happen."
http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/245735
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The last statement above is of considerable significance. We have reached a new stage in Israel's interaction with Iran.
I will note here that Russia, which had been informed prior to this military action, did not interfere. The timing of the events described immediately above is obviously not a coincidence.
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In addition to WOW, I believe it's important to say BARUCH HASHEM: THANK GOD. The Almighty is with us.
We have some tough days ahead, but we are going to be OK.
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I had hoped to discuss Trump's actions regarding the Iran deal in this post. There was, in any event, much yet to say. And even more so is this the case now, with regard to our military confrontation with Iran. We'll get to it.
Trump's intention is to fatally weaken the malevolent Iranian regime via very stringent economic sanctions. This, obviously, will be a factor in what we have to deal with here.
See this piece in the NYPost:
"By withdrawing from the agreement, Trump unshackled America's most powerful economic weapons and restored US leverage to push back on the entire range of Iran's malign activities."
https://nypost.com/2018/05/08/trump-now-needs-to-bring-irans-economy-to-its-knees/
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Tomorrow is Friday, which means it is "Gaza fence day." There is a shift now in the manner in which the IDF will handle the "protestors" who send kites with incendiary devices into Israel, with intention of starting fires.
On Wednesday, Public Security Minister Gilad Erdan (Likud) said the army now has orders to treat them as terrorists.
http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/245668
At last. Let's hope this makes a difference.
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We have an incredible week coming up:
Sunday is Jerusalem Day. A day later the US Embassy will be officially opened in Jerusalem. These are reasons for great joy and thanksgiving.
At the same time, it is "Nakba Day" – which the Palestinian Arabs treat as a time of tragedy because of the founding of the Jewish state. They are planning on making the maximum furor possible.
I will do my best in reporting on all counts.
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Once again I feel moved to end with a song. This is Tov Lehodot Lashem. It is good to give thanks to the Almighty.
Here a spirited version with Rabbi Lazer Brody (on the left) and Shmuel Katz.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PA-RNhEk_0
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See my website: https://www.arlenefromisrael.info
© Arlene Kushner. This material is produced by independent journalist Arlene Kushner. Permission is granted for it to be reproduced only with proper attribution.
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