Tag Archives: Barak

Washington to Israel: Hizballah has Chemical Weapons

Posted on March 6, 2013 by DRenegade

For the first time in many years, voices in the US administration were criticizing the Israeli defense forces for under-reacting and, in this case, also underestimating the chemical weapons threat emanating from Syria and neglecting to pursue counter-measures. This is … Continue reading →

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Israel halts war games to deploy troops, resources in escalating Gaza sector

Posted on October 24, 2012 by DRenegade

Defense minister Ehud Barak and Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Benny Gantz decided Wednesday, Oct. 24, that the heavy Palestinian missile assault from the Gaza Strip, which escalated to 60 rockets on Israeli civilian locations, in a few hours, must … Continue reading →

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Barak: Israel may seize advanced weapons in Syria

Posted on July 20, 2012 by DRenegade

Israel is preparing for a possible military intervention in Syria in case the Syrian government hands missiles or chemical weapons to Hezbollah in Lebanon, Defense Minister Ehud Barak said on Friday. “I have instructed the military to increase its intelligence preparations and prepare what … Continue reading →

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Will Netanyahu Finally Take Obama to the Woodshed?

Posted on March 1, 2012 by DRenegade

Preliminary meetings between Israel’s Defense Minister Ehud Barak and US Defense Secretary Leon Panetta ended in failure yesterday. When Benjamin Netanyahu meets with president Obama next week, only one true leader will be present. At some point, Mr. Netanyahu will realize that … Continue reading →

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