An Israeli Air Force F-35 fighter jet flies during an aerial demonstration at a graduation ceremony for Israeli air force pilots . (photo credit: REUTERS/AMIR COHEN)
Times Of Israel: Blaming Assad for downing Russian plane, Israel says it won’t stop Syria strikes
Defense minister says he understands Moscow’s initial anger at Israel, but maintains that ‘irresponsible’ Syria is at fault
Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman on Thursday blamed “irresponsible and unprofessional” Syrian air defense operators for downing a Russian surveillance plane during an Israeli airstrike on Monday night.
Liberman maintained, during an interview on Army Radio, that despite Russia’s ire over the incident, Israel would continue to operate in Syria in order to fight Iran’s activities in the country.
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WNU Editor: There is nothing much that anyone can do to stop Israel, including Russia .... Analysis Putin Has Little Choice but to Allow Israel to Continue Operating in Syria (Haaretz). More here .... The loss of a Russian plane in Syria reveals how Putin is strangely powerless to protect his own troops (Business Insider).
