Liberman warns Iranian anti-aircraft systems in Syria could shut Israel skies

May 10, 2018

The Times of Israel:

Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman warned Wednesday that an Iranian military entrenchment in Syria could see the deployment of anti-aircraft systems that would close Israeli air space as far as Tel Aviv to military and civilian traffic alike.

Liberman cast doubt that Israel is on the verge of a war with Iran But while Jerusalem is doing everything it can to prevent an escalation, he said, it is also preparing for any eventuality.

Liberman gave interviews to major television networks in which he talked about the current face-off with Iran that has seen defense officials warn of an imminent Iranian missile strike on northern Israel.

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