Russian Jets Scramble to Stop Israeli Strikes Against Iranian Installations in Syria
It is believed that the T-4 base is used to store Iranian-made parts for drones and is also used as a transit point for weapons shipments to Hezbollah in Lebanon. It is protected by the Russian S-300 anti-air systems.
Descendants of Gog & Magog Join Russia, Iran in Joint Military Drill
It is interesting to note that some Medieval Christian travelers to China reported the Mongol belief that their nation was descended from Magog.
Russian State-Owned Bank Sends Code to Customers: ‘Kill Jews’
But in an about-face, Sberbank quickly backtracked admitting that the image in the tweet was indeed authentic.
Antisemitic Show Trial in Russia: Jewish Girl Gets 7.5 Years for Thimble of Pot
She was found guilty of alleged ‘drug smuggling’ despite the fact that she wouldn’t have even had access to her check-in bag while in Russia.
Near Dogfight over Syria between Russian and Turkish Fighter Jets
According to the site, Turkish President Recep Erdogan is doggedly determined to thwart the Syrian-Russian drive in Idlib “at all costs”. Erdogan is even ready to take on Putin in head-on operations to achieve his ends.
On Identity Politics … and their Theft
Ideological formulations can rarely by deconstructed and countered. Their importance becomes less factual and more psychological.
Erdogan May Buy Russian Fighter Jets After Trump Refused him F-35s
Turkey doubled-down on its controversial decision to acquire Russian S-400 air-defense systems by setting out to acquire Russian Sukhoi SU-35 fighter jets.Â
Does Israel Need More Allies than Just America?
Yes. But no one should be laboring under the delusion that Russia or India can or will do much for the Jewish state.
Russian Soft Power in the Middle East
Russia’s efforts in the Middle East are bearing fruit; many young Arabs now view Moscow as an ally and the United States as unreliable.
The Syrian War Ends: Its Many Implications
The civil war that raged in Syria over the past eight years seems to be drawing to a close. In July 2018, the Syrian regime regained control of the southern part of the country, including the town of Dar’a where the revolt began in March 2011.
