Thursday, 29 August 2013

Israel readies for possible Syrian attack

Tuesday 27.08.2013. Newsletter 

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With U.S.-led military action in Syria potentially imminent, the Knesset Homefront Preparedness Subcommittee will hold a special meeting on Wednesday to examine the homefront’s readiness for a Syrian attack against Israel.

“The state’s duty is to be ready for any scenario,” MK Eli Yishai, the subcommittee chairman, said.

On Tuesday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called a surprise meeting of the security cabinet, apparently to discuss Syria, Army Radio reported.

Also on Tuesday, the Israel Defense Forces began a pre-planned two-day drill in the Golan Heights involving security and emergency forces. The IDF said area residents might hear the sounds of gunfire and explosions.

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