STROKE OF GENIUS: President Trump Authorizes Opening Of First-Ever American Military Base In Israel
Israel and the U.S. inaugurated the first American military base on
Israeli soil on Monday, which will serve dozens of soldiers operating a
missile defense system. The move comes at a time of growing Israeli
concerns about archenemy Iran's development of long-range missiles.
Together with the U.S., Israel has developed a multilayered system of
defenses against everything from long-range guided missile attacks from
Iran to crude rockets fired from Lebanon and the Gaza Strip.
Israeli soil on Monday, which will serve dozens of soldiers operating a
missile defense system. The move comes at a time of growing Israeli
concerns about archenemy Iran's development of long-range missiles.
Together with the U.S., Israel has developed a multilayered system of
defenses against everything from long-range guided missile attacks from
Iran to crude rockets fired from Lebanon and the Gaza Strip.
September 18, 2017
Israel
and the U.S. inaugurated the first American military base on Israeli
soil on Monday, which will serve dozens of soldiers operating a missile
defense system.
EDITOR’S NOTE: President andCommander in chief of the United States military, Donald Trump,
continues to surprise and baffle his enemies, and this story today is
proof of that. An American military base in Israel? Stroke of genius.
Sure it’s a small force of US soldiers, but what an awesome advantage to
have in the Middle East. Kinda makes you wonder why all the other
“smart” presidents didn’t think of this. And the Trump Train rolls on….
The move comes at a time
of growing Israeli concerns about archenemy Iran’s development of
long-range missiles. Together with the U.S., Israel has developed a
multilayered system of defenses against everything from long-range
guided missile attacks from Iran to crude rockets fired from Lebanon
and the Gaza Strip.
of growing Israeli concerns about archenemy Iran’s development of
long-range missiles. Together with the U.S., Israel has developed a
multilayered system of defenses against everything from long-range
guided missile attacks from Iran to crude rockets fired from Lebanon
and the Gaza Strip.
The base’s opening is
largely symbolic and isn’t expected to bring operational changes. But
the Israeli military says that along with other measures, it sends a
message of readiness to Israel’s enemies.
largely symbolic and isn’t expected to bring operational changes. But
the Israeli military says that along with other measures, it sends a
message of readiness to Israel’s enemies.
“It’s
a message that says Israel is better prepared. It’s a message that says
Israel is improving the response to threats,” said Brig. Gen. Zvika
Haimovich, the commander of Israel’s aerial defense.
a message that says Israel is better prepared. It’s a message that says
Israel is improving the response to threats,” said Brig. Gen. Zvika
Haimovich, the commander of Israel’s aerial defense.
The base is located within an existing Israeli air force base and will operate under Israeli military directives.
Israeli
and U.S. military officials cut a ribbon at the base Monday, where the
American and Israeli flags flew side by side and soldiers from both
countries commingled.
and U.S. military officials cut a ribbon at the base Monday, where the
American and Israeli flags flew side by side and soldiers from both
countries commingled.
Israel’s multi-tier
missile defense system includes the Arrow, designed to intercept
long-range ballistic missiles in the stratosphere with an eye on Iran,
and Iron Dome, which defends against short-range rockets from the Gaza
Strip. David’s Sling is meant to counter the type of medium-range
missiles possessed by Iranian-backed Hezbollah militants.
missile defense system includes the Arrow, designed to intercept
long-range ballistic missiles in the stratosphere with an eye on Iran,
and Iron Dome, which defends against short-range rockets from the Gaza
Strip. David’s Sling is meant to counter the type of medium-range
missiles possessed by Iranian-backed Hezbollah militants.
Israel
considers Iran to be its greatest threat, citing the country’s nuclear
ambitions, its development of long-term missiles, hostile anti-Israel
rhetoric and support for anti-Israel militant groups. Israel has grown
increasingly concerned about Iran’s involvement in the civil war in
neighboring Syria, where its troops are supporting President Bashar
Assad.
considers Iran to be its greatest threat, citing the country’s nuclear
ambitions, its development of long-term missiles, hostile anti-Israel
rhetoric and support for anti-Israel militant groups. Israel has grown
increasingly concerned about Iran’s involvement in the civil war in
neighboring Syria, where its troops are supporting President Bashar
Assad.
Israel is worried that Iran and its proxy Hezbollah will establish a long-term presence in Syria near the Israeli border. source
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