Throughout much of the Syrian Civil War, Israel has been very public about its opposition to President Assad’s government, keen to see him removed from power if for no other reason than because he’s on good terms with Iran, and his ouster would make Iran feel bad.
Today, however, Defense Minister Moshe Ya’alon, ironically one of several officials that had been an outspoken anti-Assad voice in the past, says that Israel will no longer take any public position on Assad staying in power one way or another, saying the issue is sensitive.
Ya’alon in particular cited the opposing goals of the US and Russia on Assad as a good reason to keep their own opinions to themselves, insisting Israel isn’t in a position to speak out on Assad right now, and will stick to military “red lines” on attacking Assad for attempted arms transfers to Hezbollah.
The sudden Israeli shift may reflect a desire not to alienate Russia in the near term, and also a recognition that a growing number of EU and other powers are supportive of Assad staying in power. If Assad indeed stays in power in some limited fashion in a unity government, Israel may be in a better position if they avoid direct comment on the matter.
Israel always stays behind the scene and let US to 'represent' her to hide their crimes against humanity. In fact all these wars are waged on behalf of Israel by their puppets, Obama or Clinton, who are SELECTED by the zionist bankers, then PRESENTED to ignorant Americans to 'elect'. It is truly a circus. These wars are waged according to Oded Yinon and 'A clean Break', where these wars tends to destabilize the region based on religous and ethnic differences using DIVIDE AND RULE to topple governments in neighbouring countries, including Syria, to partition and erect 'kudistan' as ally of Israel against the REST to erect 'greater Israel'. We have seen IS is destroying the regional civilization remains of these country, so make the region ready for Judaizationn process for 'greater Israel' where they will take this wish into their graves.
Thank jehova. israel shutting the hell up about something is always a plus.
Maybe we should ask Assad's position on whether Saudi crime family, Erdogan or Netanyahu should stay in power or whether they need to be kicked out.
Better yet…let's ask the American people if the "Saudi crime family, Erdogan or Netanyahu" should stay in power. Netanyahoo might then realize that he might own the Congress but he doesn't own the American people.
Netanyahu does not speak for all or even most Jews and Israelis. Netanyahu and his right wing ilk are a disgrace and an embarrassment to Judaism. He is not what Judaism is supposed to be about! Judaism is not about violence, hatred, racism and apartheid. Judaism is better than that!
When Rabin (and the two state solution along with him) was assassinated 20 years ago, Israel made it's own bed, that it now has to lie down in.
This is probably right. Israel is hedging its bets. It also suggests that Israel sees the advantage of bogging Putin down and keeping Assad in power is the best way to do that.
Removing Assad was also meant as clearing the way to attack Iran. Events have moved on. Israel is giving up that idea for the foreseeable future. Hence, clearing away Assad looks different, less about Iran and more about who would replace him on the border.
America needs an independent television news network that can take on the corporate owned MSM (i.e., ABC, CBS, NBC, CNBC, FOX, PBS, etc.).
Instead of a number assigned to your local channel (e.g., 8, 10, 13, 31, etc.), make it a phrase, like channel "Antiwar News", channel "Real News", channel "Liberty News", channel "No Spin News", channel "Real Men News" or some other catchy expression. In any event it needs to be on television because it's the biggest display screen in every home.
The shadow government (global bankers, multinational corporations, foreign State lobbyists) are able to accomplish planetary genocide because their propaganda gets broadcasted over the television airwaves. Every independent journalist and their loyal followers should consider pooling their financial resources to make this happen.
The Internet is a wide open virtual space but it doesn't command the attention of people like in-home television. This is the ground where the fight for truth has to be won.
I am wondering what Putin told Netanyahu in Moscow several weeks ago.
I am wondering what Putin told Netanyahu in Moscow several weeks ago.
The Israelis are trying to play Russia and the USA.
Extra vigilance is required to avoid a false flag turning into WWIII.