US orders missile defense systems to Middle East

US defense chief orders fighter jets, missile defense systems to Middle East

"... ordered the deployment of additional fighter jets along with additional ballistic missile defense-capable cruisers and destroyers to Europe and the Middle East in response to recent Iranian threats. ...The Pentagon is also taking steps to prepare to deploy additional land-based BMD systems. ... Department of Defense continues to take steps to mitigate the possibility of regional escalation by Iran or Iran’s partners and proxies,” she added. Both Iran and the Lebanese militant group vowed to retaliate against Israel"

Reference: alarabiya.net .

Home in northern Israel’s Avivim struck by anti-tank guided missile from Lebanon

Home in northern Israel’s Avivim struck by anti-tank guided missile from Lebanon

"...An anti-tank guided missile launched from Lebanon struck a home in the northern community of Avivim, local authorities say. The Marom Hagalil Regional Council says a man was rescued from the damaged house by Avivim’s local security team. ..."

Reference: www.timesofisrael.com .

US to Pursue Ties with Syria Despite Missile Allegations

US to Pursue Ties with Syria Despite Missile Allegations

"...U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton says it is important for the United States to return an ambassador to Syria, despite allegations that Damascus has sent Scud missiles to Hezbollah militants in Lebanon...."

Reference: www1.voanews.com.

Syria supplies Lebanon's Hizballah with ballistic missiles

Syria supplies Lebanon's Hizballah with ballistic missiles

"...Senior US officials familiar with the incident told The Wall Street Journal that the SCUD missiles given to Hizballah were built using either North Korean or Russian technology...."

Reference: www.israeltoday.co.il

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