December 18, 2008
MOSCOW (JTA) -- A senior Israeli defense official visited Moscow in an attempt to dissuade Russia from selling missile defense systems to Iran.
Amos Gilad, the head of the defense ministry's Security-Diplomatic Bureau, traveled to the Russian capital Wednesday to explain Israel's opposition to the deal.
At the same time, Israeli defense officials continued to waver on the sale of a batch of unmanned aerial drones to Russia, which has been unsuccessful at creating its own pilotless drone program. The purchase would be Moscow's first ever from Israel.
Some evidence suggests that Israel may be holding out on the drones as leverage to keep the S-300 missile systems from going to Iran, according to a report in the state-run RIA-Novosti news agency.
"We are working on this issue," said Gen. Nikolai Makarov, the head of Russia's armed forces, according to the Interfax news agency. "We are considering a test batch of Israeli drones."
Israel is concerned that the S-300 missile system could be sold to Syria or Iran and hinder any first strike capability.
In an unrelated deal, Russia said this week it would include 10 MiG-29 fighter jets to Lebanon as part of a military aid package. The used Russian planes will be overhauled, restored and handed over to the Lebanese government.
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"If you diddn't that the Iran president said if he had the power. He would destroy Israel. Power such as nukes."
Standard Isreali/Jew tactic, repeat a lie until the stupid people take it as gospel.
Posted Dec-18-2008 ByReichWing (153.48) 
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Esrail ghiyam-e mossalahaane bar zed-e mamaalek-e eslami nemoodeh ast va bar doval va mamaalek-eeslami ghal-o-gham aan lazem ast.
Israel has declared armed struggle against Islamic countries and its destruction is a must for all governments and nations of Islam.
Posted Dec-18-2008 Bysmellvir (1515.98) 
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I have no idea what the first part of your post means.
Posted Dec-18-2008 ByReichWing (153.48) 
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Is it now considered anti semetic to defend yourself?
Posted Dec-18-2008 Bygandalf11 (162.06) gandalf11 View Channel Send Message
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yes u must roll over and die! thats what they have in mind
Posted Dec-18-2008 Bysmellvir (1515.98) 
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Yes americans can provide weapons on mass but anybody that would provide weapons to opose thm are evil.
KMFA Isreal
Posted Dec-18-2008 Bychris_k (341.62) 
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Are israelis bitchin' and crying victim again? god damn man.. grow some balls israel and take care of your own shit... if you can.. if not STFU.
Posted Dec-19-2008 ByChildrenOfEmpire (11.02) 
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2 late IsraHell
Posted Dec-18-2008 Byred_pill (1420.02) 
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Were selling Israel 15 F35's. Our missle system cant hit them you think this junk will? LMFAO... Jews are telling them not to cause theyll never end up being set up. Jews will nail them as they come off the ships. Your so ignorant you dont see the full picture at all.
Posted Dec-20-2008 BySimpleSiren (786.84) SimpleSiren View Channel Send Message
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jews are scared...iran can flatten israel and jews know this!
Posted Dec-23-2008 Byeneffigy (82.66) 
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Good read here for you:
The presence of Russian double-digit long-range SAM systems in the region during the recent Georgian incursion had a direct impact on NATO planning - resulting in a decision not to use the Boeing E-3 AWACS for surveillance.
The SA-20 and, even more so, the SA-21 Growler (S-400) now entering service pose an increasing problem for mission planners using conventional strike aircraft. While low-observable aircraft offer greater latitude for operations, they are not totally i More..
Posted Dec-23-2008 Byeneffigy (82.66) 
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wonder why they want them to halt
Posted Dec-18-2008 BySunderer (45.36) Sunderer View Channel Send Message
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if you israeli are going to do it, do it now.
Posted Dec-18-2008 BySchrotted (79.34) 
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Nothing to make a fuss about. 30 year old equipment is probably junk.
Posted Dec-18-2008 Bybuttkracken (682.28) buttkracken View Channel Send Message
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Lol more Israel bashing, first of all. If you diddn't that the Iran president said if he had the power. He would destroy Israel. Power such as nukes.
Now Iran is being accused of building nukes, despite that they say it's for nuclear reactors for power.
You can understand why Israel may be jumpy about this. Ever since there existance they have been attacked by muslim nations which has never stopped. Out of the blue the Iran president promises to destroy Israel and then later finds out that t More..
Posted Dec-18-2008 ByCanadian4206 (64.32) Canadian4206 View Channel Send Message
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you're a retard!
flapping your lips, ass lips, again.
Posted Dec-19-2008 Byeneffigy (82.66) 
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