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Israel: 2012: Russia, Israel, United States military agreements Strategic Balance

June 25, 2012
This article was first written in September 2010

So, why would Russia and China go to these extremes to work together for the likes of Assad and Ahmadinejad at the same time Israel? ...Except in recent America ...reality is not a game.

Prelude

Apart from apathy...'Nothing in the world is more dangerous than sincere ignorance and conscientious stupidity.' (Dr. Martin Luther King)

Not unlike it is in 2012, Aristides said that on every street corner in Corinth one met a so-called wise man, who had his own solutions to the world's problems but when the discernment, common sense, faith, and wisdom of a child is all one needs... where were the experts before the crisis when we really needed them?

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June 25, 2012

Unless provoked ...having an elephant in the room isn't necessarily a bad thing.

US and Israel to hold largest ever joint military exercise
Focusing on stopping ballistic missiles and featuring thousands of soldiers, the October drill will simulate simultaneous rocket fire from Syria and Iran Times of Israel June 25, 2012

Israel and the US are set to hold their largest ever joint military exercise in October, featuring thousands of soldiers and advanced anti-missile defense systems, and simulating simultaneous fire from Iran and Syria.

News of the drill comes amid ongoing violence in Syria, and with Israel and the US closely discussing the means to thwart Iran’s nuclear drive. The commander of the 3rd Air Force, Lt.-Gen.Craig A. Franklin, on a recent visit to Israel, established a planning committee with representatives of the IDF to coordinate the details of the exercise, the Maariv Hebrew daily reported Monday. Some 3,000 US soldiers are to participate, alongside thousands of Israeli troops.

The drill will simulate missiles being fired at Israel from Iran and Syria simultaneously, with potentially tens, if not hundreds, of rockets mid-air at the same time. Israel will test its upgraded Arrow 2 defense system, while the US will deploy the Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense System and PAC-3 Patriot air defense platforms.

According to Maariv, some military analysts have nicknamed the exercise a “dress rehearsal” for a potential military conflict, noting that it will send a clear message to Iran at a time during which the impact of international sanctions, or lack thereof, will be clearer.

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Background

Russia and Israel sign military agreement
06 September 2010

© Autonomous Nonprofit Organization "TV-Novosti"
Published 06 September 2010

A new five year plan has been hammered out and signed during a meeting of the Russian and Israeli defense ministers in Moscow.

The agreement boosts military ties between the two nations to help them fight common threats, such as terrorism and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.

The agreement inked today by Russian Defense Minister Anatoly Serdyukov and his Israeli counterpart Ehud Barak sketches out the further military co-operation between the two countries for the next five years.

Israel's Defense Minister Ehud Barak

Specifically one of the highlights of the document is that Russia will buy 12 UAVs from Israel. The Russian minister said that 50 technicians are already being taught to operate them.

There was also a talk to build a joint facility where those drones will be built, because Russia expressed desire to participate in manufacturing of the UAVs.

The document also sketches out details of further military cooperation: an exchange of experience and information in spheres of mutual interests, which includes issues of international security.

It also dwells on development of military education, medicine, physical training and other issues.

“Our views on many modern challenges are close or coincide,” acknowledged Russia’s Defense Minister. “First of all, it has to do with terrorism and non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.”

In turn, Ehud Barak pointed out that Israel follows closely the situation with terrorism in Russia’s North Caucasus, because both Russia and Israel are under the threat of radical Islamic terrorism.

Aryeh Levin, former Israeli ambassador to Russia from 1988 to 1992, thinks the important thing is not only a technical aspect of fighting terrorism, but also cooperation between Russian and Israeli intelligence services.

“The intelligence cooperation in fighting terrorism is now worldwide. And between such two countries that have common interests, this might be very important,” he told RT.

Aryeh Levin

The editor in chief of the National Defense magazine in Russia, Igor Korotchenko, says the position of the US could be hampering progress in Russian-Israeli military ties.

“Israel is one of the world's leading manufacturers of drones,” he told RT. “Russia is interested in getting access to these technologies. Moscow would also like to set up a joint venture to produce these aircraft in Russia. One of the obstacles in the way of this is Washington's position. Israel is a strategic partner of the US, and is dependent on its opinion. Washington doesn't want to see Russia getting access to the latest military technologies. Maybe during these meetings in Moscow, Russia and Israel will be able to find a mutually acceptable solution.”

Dr. Ely Karmon of the International Institute for Counterterrorism also thinks that there could be a conflict of interests. However, he added that “Israel can develop such a kind of cooperation with Russia.”

“The more strategic and political cooperation will be closer, the more it will be easier to exchange technological and military experience,” he stressed.

Dr. Ely Karmon

The relations between Moscow and Tel-Aviv are growing stronger by the year, though concerns are numerous, particularly dealing with Russia’s relations with Israeli closest neighbours Syria and Lebanon, with which Russia builds close military cooperation, like selling supersonic anti-ship missiles to Syria – a move that raises serious concerns in Tel-Aviv.

Israel is even attempting to put pressure on Russia to back off from the deal, saying the missiles could possibly fall into the hands of Islamic radicals.

However, Russia says that, despite hearing Israel’s concerns, it will continue to comply with its international obligations.

In addition, Russia is a key member of the so-called Middle East Quartet. With the peace talks continuing between Israel and Palestinian autonomous republic, Russia plays a crucial role as a peace mediator.

The situation in the Middle East will also be discussed in Sochi where Ehud Barak comes to hold talks with Russia’s Prime Minister Vladimir Putin.

Ehud Barak’s visit to Russia will last until September 7.

25 June 2012

Rocket Attacks on Israel From Gaza
Israel Defense Forces. 23 June 2012

'Since Israel withdrew from the Gaza Strip in 2005, terrorists have fired more than 8,000 rockets into Israel. Over one million Israelis are currently living under threat of rocket attacks.'The World Watches
Hamas rocket fire forces Israel to shutter Gaza crossing point
2012-06-25 20:18:49

JERUSALEM, June 25 (Xinhua -CHINA) -- After a week of mortar and rocket fire from Gaza, the Israeli army on Monday said it was temporarily shutting down the Kerem Shalom border crossing with the coastal enclave.

"Following security assessments and the ongoing rocket fire from the Gaza Strip at the crossing over the past 24 hours, the commander of the Southern Command, Maj.-Gen. Tal Russo, has temporarily ceased activity at the southernmost passage for food and goods between Israel and the coastal enclave."

Palestinians fired two mortar shells Monday morning at Israeli targets, but there were no reports of damage. On Sunday, three mortar shells were fired at Israeli communities surrounding the area, damaging buildings and vehicles, but causing no casualties

As stated above : 'If conventional wisdom underestimates Russian patriots being over the 26-27 million countrymen slaughtered in World War II at the hands of Hitler led Nazis and his allies ...the spirit and legacy of who still exists ... then think again. Would you?

Israel is no different nor should be underestimated.

Unlike Russia, since WWII Israel is not only surrounded by enemies, but Israeli citizens remain a global target for terrorism as witnessed daily in global media.

Uncommon sense

So, why would Russia and China go to these extremes to work together for the likes of Assad and Ahmadinejad at the same time Israel? Except in recent America ...reality is not a game.

Again ...Unless provoked ...having an elephant in the room isn't necessarily a bad thing. You can see through repeated meaningless rhetoric and tip toeing from the United States and 'International Community' ...no body wants to trigger mutually assured destruction.

With all the self serving agendas in the region ...as slippery the slope is ...at least for the time being ...the 'elephant in the room' represents stability the West (with colossal economic worries and a weak Obama administration), has demonstrated either a lack of will or leadership to provide.

Unlike the West, both Russia and China prefer to have their enemies close to them and arm's length ...even better to be in the enemy's house rather than have them in Russia or China's house and have control of all of their 'toys'.

When you research and read between the lines you find the 'global elite' behind NATO and a coalition of participating nations IS the International Community in the form of The United Nations, G8 and others collectively referred to by many as the New World Order people believed to have NAZI roots. see Vladimir vs Bilderberg

At some point, ... it will be too late for effective political action. ... there reaches a point where it won’t matter who’s president and it won’t matter how devoted Congress is, the damage will be out of control.

Something to think about...

Whether Jewish, Christian, Muslim or indifferent, for anyone who reads this there is an opportunity maybe for the first time ...to recognize the Reality of God as ancient Prophesy is being fulfilled before your eyes ...what you do with it is for YOU ...where you end up at the end of it all.