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Sunday, November 24, 2019
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Sunday, November 24, 2019
In north, Netanyahu vows to keep countering Iran
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GooglePrime Minister Netanyahu visits the northern border, where he is briefed by Israel Defense Forces officers.
In comments to the press, Netanyahu vows to continue to counter the Iranian efforts to entrench militarily in Syria.
“Iran’s belligerence in the region — including against us — continues,” he says. “We are taking all the necessary steps to prevent Iran from establishing itself here in the area.
“The includes the necessary activity to prevent the delivery of lethal weapons from Iran to Syria, whether by air or over land.”
The prime minister adds that Israel would counter alleged Iranian efforts to turn Yemen into a base for launching rockets and missiles into Israel, and warns that Tehran is planning further attacks.
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