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Moments ago a Syrian fighter jet apparently breached Israeli airspace over the Golan Heights. The I-D-F has confirmed that two patriot missiles were launched to neutralize the jet and at this time it appears that the jet was downed, and crashed inside Syrian territory.
2. Breaking: I.D.F. downs Syrian jet
Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Ram Shmueli, Former Head of Israeli Air Force Intelligence speaking at ILTV Studio about the incursion of a Syrian jet while Israeli Air Defense systems triggered above the Golan Heights.
3. Israel draws red line with Russia
Following this week’s dramatic escalation of tensions along the Syrian border, Israel has reportedly refused a Russian offer to keep Iranian forces some sixty miles away from Israel’s front door. According to officials, Israel is demanding that exactly zero Iranian forces be allowed anywhere in Syria, period– a red line that’s driving a wedge between Israeli-Russian relations.
4. State earmarks $8 billion for missile defense
Israel puts its National Security above all else, and this latest news is clear proof of that mission. The state has just announced the single largest defense plan in I-D-F history, an 8-billion dollar makeover of the country’s missile defense network. The proposal is about to clear the final hurdle of approval at the security cabinet and would take place over ten years.
5. Deadly wildfire kills 60 in Athens, Greece
Deadly wildfires have engulfed the mountain range surrounding Athens, Greece. This situation has already turned tragic as at this time, at least 60 people have been killed in the flames. Another 150 have been injured, with hundreds more evacuated from their homes as the crisis continues to surround the capital city. Israel has extended a hand to help Greek firefighters on the ground.
Learn a New Hebrew word every day. Today’s word is "azakah" which means "alert"
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