Israel: 'State of war' declared after thousands of rockets fired from Gaza Strip
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Ok, potentially a HUGE (and terrible) development has occur overnight.
I am crossing my fingers this is not factual and is merely an internet rumor or disinformation.
But, it appears there are a few stories on obscure news pages that Israel bombed the Russian bases in Syria to prevent Iranian weapons transfers.
Here is one story.
bulgarianmilitary.com
If it's true and Israel actually bombed Russian bases this is a terrible and extremely complicated development that will likely spiral out of control.
I am crossing my fingers this is not factual and is merely an internet rumor or disinformation.
But, it appears there are a few stories on obscure news pages that Israel bombed the Russian bases in Syria to prevent Iranian weapons transfers.
Here is one story.
Israel bombed an arms depot at the Russian Khmeimim base - sources
Early in the morning on October 3, there were reports of an Israeli airstrike targeting a weapons warehouse at the Russian Khmeimim base near Latakia in Syria.
bulgarianmilitary.com
If it's true and Israel actually bombed Russian bases this is a terrible and extremely complicated development that will likely spiral out of control.
GTN
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Probably Iran and then blame IsraelOk, potentially a HUGE (and terrible) development has occur overnight.
I am crossing my fingers this is not factual and is merely an internet rumor or disinformation.
But, it appears there are a few stories on obscure news pages that Israel bombed the Russian bases in Syria to prevent Iranian weapons transfers.
Here is one story.
Israel bombed an arms depot at the Russian Khmeimim base - sources
Early in the morning on October 3, there were reports of an Israeli airstrike targeting a weapons warehouse at the Russian Khmeimim base near Latakia in Syria.
If it's true and Israel actually bombed Russian bases this is a terrible and extremely complicated development that will likely spiral out of control.
It appears Russia is evacuating citizens and embassy staff from Lebanon now, and have told their citizens to leave Israel immediately.
Don't discount those "obscure" sources.
This is being picked up by others.
The Telegraph via Yahoo
Israel strike suspected near Russian air base in Syria
Israel is suspected of launching missiles overnight into Syria, striking close to a Russian air base believed to house weapons for Iran.www.yahoo.com
There seems enough out there that the story is plausible and may actually have occurred or a version not too far off this. At the bare minimum the yahoo story mentioned Russia shooting down Israeli missiles. This is certainly an escalation anyway you look at it.
stokes
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Why? Iran just made a direct attack on Israel and we are not exactly involved besides defensive help.
I think it's legit.
Another source. Says the strike came from warships.
Humiliation for Putin as 'Israel devastates Russian airbase in Syria'
Thirty missiles are reported to have hit the Khmeimim airbase in the early hours of Thursday morning.www.express.co.uk
They may have shot down some but obviously not enough.
What does Putin do? Is he in a position to escalate further through a retaliatory response? Downplay it (maybe by claiming exaggerated shoot downs) and let it go, at least for now? Does this threaten the Russian presence?
I'm not really well-versed, but it seems a direct attack by Russia on Israel could result in direct US involvement.
I think if there were ever a plausible scenario for WW3 it would occur as an escalation of proxy engagements away from each others homelands. Megiddo seems like a fine place for that to occur.
If Israel actually attacked Iranian assets on a Russian base I think ww3 is all but assured. No way Putin can just let that go and turn the other cheek.
I'm shocked this incident is really not being reported it's very hush hush but just enough is sneaking out where I think it has a chance to be accurate and not merely an obscure hoax or propaganda.
I remember much younger when I read the book alas babalyon and ironically enough ww3 was triggered by missiles hitting a base in Syria... Just saying sometimes life can be ironic.
stokes
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I mean why would a direct attack on Israel by Russia be any more prone for direct involvement by us than the direct attack by Iran on Israel.
Putin has his hands full with Ukraine. There is no way he wants a war with Israel at the same time. I don't doubt he might do something just to retaliate but the odds of them getting involved more in the mideast than they are already are pretty low.
kev74
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I'm surprised Iran is still a country at this point. I saw expecting a swift response.
I guess there really isn't a reason to rush.
I guess there really isn't a reason to rush.
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DoOver
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holdover
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I think it's legit.
Another source. Says the strike came from warships.
Humiliation for Putin as 'Israel devastates Russian airbase in Syria'
Thirty missiles are reported to have hit the Khmeimim airbase in the early hours of Thursday morning.
They may have shot down some but obviously not enough.
What does Putin do? Is he in a position to escalate further through a retaliatory response? Downplay it (maybe by claiming exaggerated shoot downs) and let it go, at least for now? Does this threaten the Russian presence?
I'm not really well-versed, but it seems a direct attack by Russia on Israel could result in direct US involvement.
I think if there were ever a plausible scenario for WW3 it would occur as an escalation of proxy engagements away from each others homelands. Megiddo seems like a fine place for that to occur.
Putin could launch a strike against Israeli airfields with Iskanders But more likely he will provide one or many countries already involved with Iskanders. He certainly will provide Iran with whatever he can afford to give them . He is going to arm Isreals enemys and avoid a direct war.
Im more concerned about a joint US Isreal attack on Iran. I can see that happening very shortly
stokes
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I dont think we'll see us directly involved. Brandon and Kumholio aint got a hair on their asses.
holdover
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Timing is everything with these devils
holdover
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Heres the dilemma for the West, From what I saw, they are planning to take out Irans oil and storage facility's , probably ports also. This would most likely break the back of Hamas and Hezbollah economically , Looks good on paper. But the consequences are that another oil supplier willl step up and fill the vacuum in the market , and that vacuum is Russia. Russias economy has already increased by around 3-5% , If they do this they may as well send Russia a check for 3-5% more . They are a major supplier to China and Europe. and china and Europe has to get oil from somewhere. Europe is still buying oil and gas from Russia and Iran through middlemen . Russia stands to gain economically through oil and arms exports to Iran.
Totally agree
Think of this from Putin's perspective.
What would take the world's attention away from Ukraine? A war with Israel, Iran and the middle east.
You better believe Putin will give everything he can afford to give to Iran to do the exact same thing being done to him in Ukraine to shift the focus. He will want the US to get entangled in the middle east to spend less on Ukraine.
China will be pissed as they are a major buyer of Iranian oil and gas. In fact if the US gets dragged in directly or as a proxy to another conflict china may just say F- it the US is spread too thin and has depleted their reserves so much that they won't also risk a 3rd conflict and they will make their move on Taiwan while everyone is distracted by multiple theaters simultaneously.
I actually think the Biden administration would be pressuring the Israelis to avoid the oil facilities. The impact on Iran will be large but the impact to the rest of the world could be even larger. The chinese will be very pissed off and the global price of oil will rise dramatically. As you point out this will help russia.
holdover
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I think thats why they are hesitating. I dont think its a matter of balls, I think its a matter of repercussions, particularly creating a powerfull Russia .Which also helps the BRIC nations and weakens the dollar in the process
My guess is they are looking over shorter term ways of fucking Hamas or Hezbolla without helping Russia or the BRIC 's
Dr. Evil
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This is the IQ of the pro Hamas supporters lol... I say let him burn.
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kev74
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Hahahahhahahahhhahhah!!!This is the IQ of the pro Hamas supporters lol... I say let him burn.
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Saltwater60
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Israel strikes back.
apple.news
Israel bombs Lebanon, Gaza ahead of one-year anniversary of Oct. 7 attacks — Reuters
Israel bombed targets in Lebanon and the Gaza Strip on Sunday ahead of the one-year anniversary of the Oct. 7 attacks that sparked its war, as Israel's defence minister declared all options were open for retaliation against arch-enemy Iran.
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stokes
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Shoulda lit his head on fireThis is the IQ of the pro Hamas supporters lol... I say let him burn.
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just gives me the warm fuzzies watching idiots like that
GOYABEAN
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AmateurThis is the IQ of the pro Hamas supporters lol... I say let him burn.
WATCH: Idiot pro-Hamas activist screams in agony after he sets his arm on fire outside White House - News Addicts
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You can't fix stupid.This is the IQ of the pro Hamas supporters lol... I say let him burn.
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FrankenCub
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The head of the Hamas snake has been eliminated
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With luck they will start culling themselves as each vies for power.