(Ynet News) Ron Ben-Yishai - The transfer from Russia and deployment on Syrian soil of S-300 missiles and anti-ship Yakhont missiles would limit the Israeli Air Force and Navy's freedom to operate in the event of a flare-up. These systems may also jeopardize civilian flights at Ben-Gurion Airport, as well as offshore gas drilling. The Kremlin should understand the words of National Security Adviser Yaakov Amidror regarding the S-300, that "Israel will not allow these systems to become fully operational." Amidror's statement offers the Russians a way of backing out of the corner into which they have backed themselves, at least if they so desire. The Russians are well known for invoking their creativity in regards to closing arms deals; in other words: Things happen, the media reports, but in reality something slightly (or completely) different takes place.
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