(Israel Hayom) Yoav Limor - The attack attributed to Israel's air force on Saturday indicates that Israeli policy in Syria continues: No to Iranian entrenchment, and no to precision missiles in the hands of Hizbullah. Russia appears to have come to terms, for now, with this activity by Israel, as long as it doesn't endanger Russian forces stationed in Syria. The sense in Israel is that a window of opportunity now exists for pushing Iran out of Syria or at least significantly minimizing its activities there. This window, beyond Russian reservations over Iranian activity (not to mention the Syrian regime's own reservations, although these aren't voiced publicly), is open because of American support.
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