The Syrian Revolt Crisis: On the Verge of War 7-1-11
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Editor's Note:
If you've been watching mainstream news media outlets on television, radio or newspaper, you probably were unaware of the mounting tensions creating a prelude to war atmosphere between Syria and Turkey, with Turkey gaining the private support of President Obama and the EU leadership for war and regime-change in Syria. It appears that Turkey is ready to do what the West will not - remove Syria's President Assad from power, if political conditions permit. As a result of this situation, we've separated news about Syria and Turkey from our regular weekly Mideast News Spotlight and reserved it to this special page. This separation will give you a better feel for the depth of the critical situation apart from critical developments relating to Libya and to Iran.
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Israel Warns Syria's Prez:
"Attack Israel, We'll Hit You Personally"
The Turkish government has conveyed to Syria's President Assad a warning from Israeli leadership that if Assad ordered a military attack against Israel, then the Israeli military would target Assad personally with death.
Various intelligence reports in the past two months have indicated that Assad has discussed with his top commanders the possibility of creating an incident as an excuse to attack Israel so that the citizen revolt would be turned into a Jihad against Israel. For more details LINK HERE.
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Turkey Warns It May Attack Syria
According to a Kuwaiti newspaper, Turkish leaders have informed Britain, France, Italy, Germany and NATO that Turkey may launch military operations against Syrian forces in northern Syria, to protect such Syrian cities as Aleppo, Homs, Hama and Latakia.
This report confirms international intelligence reports indicating Turkey's leadership is seriously considering the use of military force against Syria if Syria's regime continues to use the Syrian Army to halt a citizen uprising against the Assad regime. For more details, LINK HERE to a Turkish newspaper report.
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Hezbollah Preparing for War with Israel
To Alleviate Pressure on Syria's Revolt
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Hezbollah May Attack Israel
An Arab Report from Mideast
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More Syrians Protesting Now
Tens of Thousands Demonstrate
Despite Syrian troops conducting bloody crackdown operations, tens of thousands of Syrians are taking to the streets to protest against the Assad regime. More details, LINK HERE. Additional details, LINK HERE.
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Syrian Troops Continue Operations
Along Turkish Border
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Syria Sends Reinforcements to Turkish Border
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Syria Raids Refugee Haven Near Turkish Border
Syrian troops rolled through key border towns in northern Syria triggering a stream of refugees trying to escape into Turkey. Refugee camps were also swept clean by Syrian forces who approached to within 500 yards of the Turkish border. More details, LINK HERE.
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Syrian Army Experiencing Soldier Desertions
Perhaps More Desertions Than Realized
Indicates Regime Teetering Again on Collapse
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Syrian Troops Massing on Turk Border
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Turkey To Take NATO Ground Forces
For Intervention in Syria
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US Warns Syria on
Troops at Turkey's Border
Amid reports that Syria has massed troops near the border with Turkey, the U.S. warned Syria of a possible escalation of tensions. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton described the situation as "very worrisome" and noted it could trigger a border clash with Turkey and further harm Syrian refugees.
Clinton called on the Assad regime to end its military crackdown and establish political reforms demanded by the Syrian protesters. She added that if Assad can't or won't follow through on reforms, then he should resign.
Syrian troops had blocked off escape routes from nearby Syrian towns to prevent further flight by refugees to Turkey. At one point, Syrian forces were within 500 yards of the Syria-Turkish border. For more details, LINK HERE.
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Will Syria's Problems Spill Into Lebanon?
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US Calls on UN For Action Against Syria
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Syria Accuses EU of Fomenting Crisis
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Syria on the Road to Civil War
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Turkey-Israel Hold Secret Talks
Looking to Restore Military Cooperation
In Advance of Turk Action Against Syria
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Iran Breaches UN Sanctions
With Syria's Assistance
Riles Western Nations at UN
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