Turkey on the Warpath by Uzay Bulut •
Will Israel Find Itself Facing Down Iran, Turkey, and the US in Libya?
By Irina Tsukerman, July 27, 2020
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Israel does not need to be directly engaged in combat to help its allies confront and prevail over mutual adversaries. In Libya, it can play a role in training LNA troops, provide important logistical and intelligence support, and politically influence Washington to cease its backing of the GNA and hostile Islamist militias and state actors.
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By Irina Tsukerman, July 27, 2020
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Israel does not need to be directly engaged in combat to help its allies confront and prevail over mutual adversaries. In Libya, it can play a role in training LNA troops, provide important logistical and intelligence support, and politically influence Washington to cease its backing of the GNA and hostile Islamist militias and state actors.
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Trump's Dangerous Diplomacy with Erdoğan By Shay Attias, July 26, 2020
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: America’s reputation as a credible actor is an essential matter for US foreign policy, but it has weakened significantly throughout this century. George Bush’s war on the “axis of evil” failed, and Barack Obama’s “red line” speech proved empty. Today, Donald Trump is abandoning allies and conducting dangerous diplomacy with anti-democratic tyrants.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: America’s reputation as a credible actor is an essential matter for US foreign policy, but it has weakened significantly throughout this century. George Bush’s war on the “axis of evil” failed, and Barack Obama’s “red line” speech proved empty. Today, Donald Trump is abandoning allies and conducting dangerous diplomacy with anti-democratic tyrants.
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Libya: Russian Military Equipment Sent to Libya Despite Arms Embargo. The Pentagon released satellite photographs on Friday alongside a statement saying that Russia was still supplying weapons, aircraft, and armored vehicles to Libya despite the arms embargo. Africa Command (AFRICOM) deputy director of intelligence General Gregory Hadfield said "the type and volume of equipment demonstrates an intent toward sustained offensive combat action capabilities, not humanitarian relief, and indicates the Russian Ministry of Defense is supporting these operations." The Moscow Times Reuters RFE/RL
Israel: Defense Minister Visits Israel Defense Forces Northern Command Amid Tensions. Defense Minister and alternate Prime Minister Benny Gantz visited Israel Defense Forces Northern Command Sunday, to warn that Israel will continue to protect security interests. Gantz said “The State of Israel has no interests in Syria or Lebanon, except for security interests” he added that Israel “will continue to ensure our security interests.” Gantz explained that ensuring security included preventing entrenchment of Iranian forces, blocking transfer of advanced weapons and preventing the development of precision missiles. Albawaba Israel National News The Jerusalem Post
Israel: Defense Minister Visits Israel Defense Forces Northern Command Amid Tensions. Defense Minister and alternate Prime Minister Benny Gantz visited Israel Defense Forces Northern Command Sunday, to warn that Israel will continue to protect security interests. Gantz said “The State of Israel has no interests in Syria or Lebanon, except for security interests” he added that Israel “will continue to ensure our security interests.” Gantz explained that ensuring security included preventing entrenchment of Iranian forces, blocking transfer of advanced weapons and preventing the development of precision missiles. Albawaba Israel National News The Jerusalem Post
Explosion at Natanz Nuclear Facility in Iran with Ariane Tabatabai
https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-cant-be-stopped-in-nuke-bid-but-can-be-deterred-says-former-mossad-chief/
https://www.i24news.tv/en/news/international/middle-east/1594213363-iran-vows-to-bolster-syria-s-air-defenses-official
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/05/world/middleeast/iran-Natanz-nuclear-damage.html
https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-launches-reconnaissance-satellite-into-space/
https://www.i24news.tv/en/news/international/middle-east/1594213363-iran-vows-to-bolster-syria-s-air-defenses-official
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/05/world/middleeast/iran-Natanz-nuclear-damage.html
https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-launches-reconnaissance-satellite-into-space/
Why reassessing Israel’s risky relationship with China matters
Mark Dubowitz and Richard Goldberg — Ynet News
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu recently called on the United Nations Security Council to reimpose, or “snapback,” international sanctions and restrictions on the Islamic Republic of Iran – a terror-sponsoring regime that seeks to wipe Israel off the map. Just as the prime minister was speaking, another country was addressing the Security Council in defense of Iran: the People’s Republic of China. Read more
Mark Dubowitz and Richard Goldberg — Ynet News
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu recently called on the United Nations Security Council to reimpose, or “snapback,” international sanctions and restrictions on the Islamic Republic of Iran – a terror-sponsoring regime that seeks to wipe Israel off the map. Just as the prime minister was speaking, another country was addressing the Security Council in defense of Iran: the People’s Republic of China. Read more
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