https://southfront.org/turkey-attacks-own-proxies-in-syria-netanyahu-names-himself-defense-minister/
From November 18 to November 20, the Turkish Armed Forces (TAF) carried out a military operation against their own proxies in the region of Afrin. The TAF attacked and partially disarmed a group of about 200 members of the al-Sharqiyah Martyrs Gathering and its allied groups. The Hamza Division, the Sultan Murad Division, the al-Sham Corps and the 3rd Corps participated in the operation on the side of the TAF. At least 25 militants were reportedly killed in the clashes.
The formal explanation of the move is that members of the al-Sharqiyah Martyrs Gathering have been involved in looting and other crimes. However, this is not something uncommon for Turkish-backed groups, which participated in Euphrates Shield and Olive Branch operations.
Local sources say that the al-Sharqiyah Martyrs Gathering has just become too independent in its decisions and Ankara has decided to punish it for this.
On November 18, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu named himself Defense Minister in addition to also being the Foreign Minister and Health Minister.
“The security of the state is above all else,” Netanyahu said criticizing Avigdor Lieberman’s decision to resign from the post of defense minister. He also insisted that there should be no election for another 12 months and that in such “a complex security period” it would be “irresponsible”.
A political crisis has been developing in Israel since the recent round of escalation in Gaza. A notable part of politicians and power groups, especially radicals, openly describe the ceasefire with Hamas as a defeat. They are pushing an idea of snap elections to reshape the government.
Education Minister Naftali Bennett and Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked have also threatened to resign recently. But they have not turned their threats into reality so far.
It should be fine, however, even if both Bennett and Shaked resign. It seems that even if Netanyahu gets all minister positions in his own cabinet, the US and the mainstream media will continue to highlight Israel as “the staple of democracy” in the Middle East and a great example of alternation of power.
Taking into account Israeli policies towards the Palestinians, the conflict in Syria and other key security issues, it’s an open secret that Israel appears to not be a defender of the stability in the region.
It would be interesting, however, what the international reaction would be if Syrian President Bashar al-Assad also announced that he is to become Syrian Foreign, Defense and Health Minister.
I’ve been reading David Irving’s excellent work titled, “Hitler’s War”. It can be read here, courtesy of the Unz Revew (see: http://www.unz.com/book/david_irving__hitlers-war/ ).
In Part V (Crusade Into Russia), we read that Hitler took command of the German Army. Netanyahu has done the same but only to serve his political interests whereas Hitler did it because he lost faith in the German High Command’s ability to prosecute the war on the eastern front.
Netanyahu’s move is one of desperation; he is no military leader and will further isolate himself from the Israeli government. This could be a prelude to his downfall as Prime Minister but let us hope his replacement is not worse for the sake of the Palestinian people.
To be an Israeli military leader nowadays requires little experience. It is a force with a virtually grounded air force due to S-300 and S-400s in Syria. It can’t fly to Iran and return its planes for similar reasons. It’s navy is useless against its intended targets. And its ground forces would be devoured if they attacked anywhere in force and scale.
Thus, Bibi needs only fuel and bombs and rockets to be the IDF military leader.
And the US will be certain to provide all he wants.
God help the children of Gaza.
Did anyone noticed that during the event in France (WW 1); the other day, that Nutty was “pushing” for joint Russian-Israeli military co-operation to be done on Russian soil. Apparently, he was talking this up to VVP.
Question is—what are they plotting?
It is safe to say, this would be a HUGE mistake by the Russians, if it happen.
Chaos, theft of state/military secrets, parasitic infection of dissent, confusion, etc– and, I would not put it pass them to poison/murder , blackmail ,and/or bribe the Russian military top brass.
It would not be surprising if Shoigu would then come down with Arafat’s Disease, as well as, the Commander running the Syrian campaign.
—They are likely still hurting from being called “Ungrateful Nation”, and then the S-300s!!
What is a Chosenite to do?
Don’t be stupid! Be a smartie! Come and join the Zionist Party!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPXHRX8Q2hs
Another garbage ideology run by Useless Sociopathic Aholes going into the dustbin of history!
Headlines from the future:
Bibi Nuttyahoo proclaims himself to be the King of All Zionism.
The vaunted Western Free Press lauds Israel as the “only Western-style democracy in the Middle East.”
”It would be interesting, however, what the international reaction would be if Syrian President Bashar al-Assad also announced that he is to become Syrian Foreign, Defense and Health Minister.”
Well, now that there is a rock-solid Zionazi precedent/President available for comparison, maybe something like ”Power-hungry Syrian dictator Assad tries to look democratic — compares himself to Israel’s Netanyahu”. That’s something I’ll gladly give the MSM for free in exchange for a most thankful reference to Nussiminen on their part!
The article misses a key point. Bennett, from a far-right party, had tried to claim the Defense Minister post for himself. Since Israel is a multi-party government, Netanyahu’s Likud does not have a majority of seats in the Knessett. Lieberman had already withdrawn his party from the governing coalition. Bennett was also threatening to leave if he was not named Defense Minister.
At this point, Netanyahu is begging when he pleads for no new elections in 12 months. Its not his decision. If Bennett follows through on his threat to resign and pull his party out of the coalition, then Netanyahu no longer has a majority which likely leads to new elections. Its Bennett’s decision as to whether there are new elections. Netanyahu is simply begging him not to do so. Maybe Adelson will pay Bennett a healthy fee to protect Netanyahu and have Bennett forego elections.
PoMo fog of war. Turkey attacks its own Syrian proxies. Roland Barthes’ “The Death of the Author” circles back on itself, penning a sequel, ‘Friendly Fire’. Everyone dies on one side in a freak inward-offensive. Peace breaks out reluctantly.
What we have been waiting for; Iraq loosening the shackles of Operation Enduring Freedom:
“Shi’ite Militias Prevent US Planes Landing in Anbar Airbase. [Popular Mobilization Forces] Hashd al-Shaabi told Iraqi Sky Press on 19 Nov their forces cordoned off runway at Abu Radha al-Baladawi airbase where the US planes were expected to land – explained Shi’ite militias oppose presence US military personnel in area.
“The western Anbar region does not need any foreign deployments as Iraqi forces, whether from army or Hashd al-Shaabi, are able to defend it at any time – accused US forces of supporting revival of terrorism and remaining IS sleeper cells instead of eliminating them on border between Iraq and Syria – claimed US troops were planning to establish a military installment at airbase which is opposed by Hashd al-Shaabi.”
(BasNews is an independent multilingual news agency based in Erbil, capital Kurdistan Region of Iraq).
http://www.basnews.com/index.php/en/news/iraq/481257
Syrian military uncovers large weapons depot with US-made M-16 rifles
https://mobile.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-military-uncovers-large-weapons-depot-with-us-made-m-16-rifles/
“According to the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA), the military uncovered the weapons depot while combing through the key town of Al-Rastan.
The SANA report said that the Syrian military seized a large quantity of weapons, including a 130mm artillery piece, a 57mm artillery piece, mortar launchers and rounds, RPG shells, a sniper rifle, US-made M-16 rifles, portable missiles, 14.5 machine guns, and PKC machine guns, in addition to assorted types of ammo and a metal detector.
This is the third major weapons depot that has been uncovered by the Syrian Arab Army and their allies in the last week.”
Large quantity of jihadist weapons seized by Syrian Army near Israeli border (video)
https://mobile.almasdarnews.com/article/large-quantity-of-jihadist-weapons-seized-by-syrian-army-near-israeli-border-video/
“According to a new report from state-owned Al-Ikhbariya, the Syrian Army seized a large quantity of weapons and medical supplies that belonged to the jihadist groups that were previously active in the Al-Quneitra Governorate.
The Al-Ikhbariya report added that Israeli weapons and medical supplies were among the contents seized by the Syrian military during their combing operation in this southwestern province.
As shown in the video below, the Syrian Army uncovered a significant quantity of RPGs, machine guns, and night vision goggles, along with Israeli medicines and food:” (see website)
Russia accuses US military of training militants in Syria’s Al-Tanf region
https://mobile.almasdarnews.com/article/russia-accuses-us-military-of-training-militants-in-syrias-al-tanf-region/
“During a press conference on Thursday, the Spokesperson for the Russian Foreign Ministry Maria Zakharova said that the Kremlin has information about the U.S. military training militants in the Al-Tanf region.
“In fact, under the excuse of fighting against the ISIL [the former name of the Islamic State terror group outlawed in Russia – TASS] and – as we were told – in order to contain Iran, a big US military base was set up there – in a strategically important area adjacent to the borders of Syria, Iraq and Jordan, which is close to the highway connecting Baghdad and Damascus. And there, according to numerous witness accounts, militant training is underway,” the Russian diplomat said.
The U.S. has been in control of the Al-Tanf region since the New Syrian Army (NSA) captured this border area in 2016.”