Eye on the Enemy: ’’Israel’’ to Build a Separation Wall on Lebanese Borders
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"Israel" to Build a Separation Wall on Lebanese Borders
Channel 10
"Israeli" Channel Ten reported that "Israel" will begin building next week a separation wall on part of the Lebanese border, to protect the northern town "al-Motella." The channel indicated that the length of the channel to the wall will be more than 2 km and up to 10 meters, and it is designed to prevent clashes between the "Israeli" army and the Lebanese army who is positioned few meters far from that area.
The channel clarified that "Israel" has informed Lebanon with the wall project and they will coordinate with the "UNIFIL" stationed in Lebanon.
Military sources said in January that "Israel" is considering building a 79 km-long wall on the part of the Lebanese border, for fear of snipers firing on the newly built residential areas in the village of "al-Motellah".
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Chief of Staff: Army Will Place Appropriate Response for Future Challenges
IDF.co.il
Yesterday (Monday April 23), the General Staff Forum held a ceremony in honor of the "Israeli" Independence Day in Tel Aviv, in presence of Chief of the General Staff, Lt. Gen. Benny Gantz and Defense Minister Ehud Barak.
During the ceremony, Lt. Gen. Gantz thanked all army soldiers and commanders who work day and night to defend the State of "Israel". He also thanked security forces for their efforts to secure the country. The Chief of Staff added: "The past year was full of new operational challenges, also foretelling future events. I wish us all a successful year with a very long term plan."
According to Lt. Gen. Gantz, "the atmosphere around us is changing and not having the right response to the new challenges might be of serious consequences. We must look five and ten years into the future, recognize the challenges and place an appropriate response." "the moral of the week says that the ancient "Israelis" have been dispersed for spreading false facts. I hope we will be able to keep our words, stay away from harmful speech, as for peace and try to achieve it by all means."Chief of Staff then wished "Israeli" citizens a happy Independence Day.
Defense Minister, Ehud Barak said at the ceremony that ""Israel", about to celebrate its 64th independence day, is stronger than ever. Just a few days after "Holocaust Remembrance" Day, "Israeli" Fallen Soldiers Remembrance Day and Independence Day are just around the corner. There is no expression more emotional for the transition from the Holocaust to resurrection, not forgetting its heavy price. 22,993 have fallen in "Israel's" campaigns, the price is very heavy, each person is an entire world and many of us carry the memory of friends we've lost."
"We are at the beginning of a very important year, it is our responsibility to do everything possible so that this year will be peaceful and be prepared in case it is not. We count on you, the State of "Israel" is strong thanks to the army and your work," added Barak.
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U.S. boosts its "Iron Dome" Aid to $680 Million
Military Forum of Tapuz
According to the recommendations of the Pentagon last month, following the success in interdicting fire from the Gaza Strip, the Armed Services Committee in the Senate have passed a bill to increase assistance to "Israel", to be able to produce four additional defense systems. The decision requires the approval of Congress.
The U.S. is expected to increase its assistance given to develop the Iron Dome system with an additional $ 680 million. The amount, which was approved by the Armed Services Committee in the Senate, will be added to the amount of $ 205 million approved by the Obama administration in the past. If the bill passed in the Congress, the aid will be given to "Israel" gradually until the year 2015.
The increase in financial assistance for the development of the "Israeli" defensive system had been expected, because in the last month the Pentagon announced that it will give additional funding in case the system proved to be effective in interdicting fire from Gaza.
Its high success, especially in the current round of escalation, has apparently led to the decision in the United States. The funds will help in the purchase and production of four systems of "Iron Dome" that will be added to the other three deployed so far, along with the supply of missiles and the strengthening of the infrastructure. The decision on the assistance has been taken as part of discussions to approve the budget of the United States for the year 2013.
Some parties in the United States claim that this move was set to embody the obligations of Obama's administration towards "Israel", especially ahead of future elections to be held there in November. In addition, there are those who believe that the increased funding is a "reward" for "Israel" to try to push it to refrain from attacking Iran.
Defense Minister Leon Panetta said last month, "The support of "Israel's" security is the top priority of President Obama." "The Department of Defense conducted talks with the Government of "Israel" on U.S. support for the purchase of additional Iron Dome systems, and plans to request funding from Congress allowing such purchases in line with the demands of "Israel" and its capacity of production."
It should be noted that the increased funding of the" iron dome" is added to the annual security assistance worth about $ 3 billion borne by the United States to "Israel". "
Source: Hebrew Media, translated and edited by moqawama.org
"Israel" to Build a Separation Wall on Lebanese Borders
Channel 10
"Israeli" Channel Ten reported that "Israel" will begin building next week a separation wall on part of the Lebanese border, to protect the northern town "al-Motella." The channel indicated that the length of the channel to the wall will be more than 2 km and up to 10 meters, and it is designed to prevent clashes between the "Israeli" army and the Lebanese army who is positioned few meters far from that area.
The channel clarified that "Israel" has informed Lebanon with the wall project and they will coordinate with the "UNIFIL" stationed in Lebanon.
Military sources said in January that "Israel" is considering building a 79 km-long wall on the part of the Lebanese border, for fear of snipers firing on the newly built residential areas in the village of "al-Motellah".
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Chief of Staff: Army Will Place Appropriate Response for Future Challenges
IDF.co.il
Yesterday (Monday April 23), the General Staff Forum held a ceremony in honor of the "Israeli" Independence Day in Tel Aviv, in presence of Chief of the General Staff, Lt. Gen. Benny Gantz and Defense Minister Ehud Barak.
During the ceremony, Lt. Gen. Gantz thanked all army soldiers and commanders who work day and night to defend the State of "Israel". He also thanked security forces for their efforts to secure the country. The Chief of Staff added: "The past year was full of new operational challenges, also foretelling future events. I wish us all a successful year with a very long term plan."
According to Lt. Gen. Gantz, "the atmosphere around us is changing and not having the right response to the new challenges might be of serious consequences. We must look five and ten years into the future, recognize the challenges and place an appropriate response." "the moral of the week says that the ancient "Israelis" have been dispersed for spreading false facts. I hope we will be able to keep our words, stay away from harmful speech, as for peace and try to achieve it by all means."Chief of Staff then wished "Israeli" citizens a happy Independence Day.
Defense Minister, Ehud Barak said at the ceremony that ""Israel", about to celebrate its 64th independence day, is stronger than ever. Just a few days after "Holocaust Remembrance" Day, "Israeli" Fallen Soldiers Remembrance Day and Independence Day are just around the corner. There is no expression more emotional for the transition from the Holocaust to resurrection, not forgetting its heavy price. 22,993 have fallen in "Israel's" campaigns, the price is very heavy, each person is an entire world and many of us carry the memory of friends we've lost."
"We are at the beginning of a very important year, it is our responsibility to do everything possible so that this year will be peaceful and be prepared in case it is not. We count on you, the State of "Israel" is strong thanks to the army and your work," added Barak.
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U.S. boosts its "Iron Dome" Aid to $680 Million
Military Forum of Tapuz
According to the recommendations of the Pentagon last month, following the success in interdicting fire from the Gaza Strip, the Armed Services Committee in the Senate have passed a bill to increase assistance to "Israel", to be able to produce four additional defense systems. The decision requires the approval of Congress.
The U.S. is expected to increase its assistance given to develop the Iron Dome system with an additional $ 680 million. The amount, which was approved by the Armed Services Committee in the Senate, will be added to the amount of $ 205 million approved by the Obama administration in the past. If the bill passed in the Congress, the aid will be given to "Israel" gradually until the year 2015.
The increase in financial assistance for the development of the "Israeli" defensive system had been expected, because in the last month the Pentagon announced that it will give additional funding in case the system proved to be effective in interdicting fire from Gaza.
Its high success, especially in the current round of escalation, has apparently led to the decision in the United States. The funds will help in the purchase and production of four systems of "Iron Dome" that will be added to the other three deployed so far, along with the supply of missiles and the strengthening of the infrastructure. The decision on the assistance has been taken as part of discussions to approve the budget of the United States for the year 2013.
Some parties in the United States claim that this move was set to embody the obligations of Obama's administration towards "Israel", especially ahead of future elections to be held there in November. In addition, there are those who believe that the increased funding is a "reward" for "Israel" to try to push it to refrain from attacking Iran.
Defense Minister Leon Panetta said last month, "The support of "Israel's" security is the top priority of President Obama." "The Department of Defense conducted talks with the Government of "Israel" on U.S. support for the purchase of additional Iron Dome systems, and plans to request funding from Congress allowing such purchases in line with the demands of "Israel" and its capacity of production."
It should be noted that the increased funding of the" iron dome" is added to the annual security assistance worth about $ 3 billion borne by the United States to "Israel". "
Source: Hebrew Media, translated and edited by moqawama.org
