I’m not in favor of Russia arming Syria. Russia has been an ally of Syria for at least 40 years. It’s not surprising it would support it now. Russia still wants to be a player. They’ve got as much right to back folks in the Middle-East as we do. I wish they wouldn’t, but what the heck.
Now, Israel can’t let Syria get these. I have no problem with them taking action. They shouldn’t telegraph that action.
When it’s a public threat, Russia has a right to defend their forces. If Israel now does something publicly, they’ve opened the door for Russia to do something publicly against it.
When they do that, others are going to be drawn in.
Israel isn’t just setting policy for itself here. It’s setting up a honey-pot for a major player that will draw others in too.
This is an insane policy. The region is too critical, and the down side is almost limitless when you think of allies and the armaments they have.
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