Israel’s greatest fear during the Syria crisis is that the Syrians could retaliate against them in the event of a strike by the United States and European nations. The most likely method of attack? Missiles. So what’s Israel’s response? Testing…
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Around the Middle East, A Reader’s Guide – 5th Edition
Build-up to a strike in Syria has dominated the headlines all week, after a chemical weapons attack by the regime there killed hundreds—including children. But now politics and debate are overshadowing military plans. Here’s what you should know: The Syria…
Politics Holding Up Syria Strike
The pen is mightier than the missile, especially when politics stand in the way of military action. That’s apparently what happened to the Syria strike, as the UK has had to delay their involvement due to opposition in their government.…
Analysis: Major War Unlikely If West Strikes Syria
The US and its allies look likely to launch a targeted strike on Syria in response to the regime’s chemical weapon attack there, and fears are high that will lead to Israel being attacked too. Even Iran has been dropping…
UK, US Talking Strike on Syria Within A Week
Your country may just be about to start a new fight in the Middle East. The US and UK are working together on a potential missile attack on Syria in response to the Syrian regime’s use of chemical weapons on…
War in the Air over Attacks in Syria, Israel
If you’re concerned about your country potentially going to war in the Middle East, then you need to follow what’s happening in Syria. The opposition there is claiming more than 1,300 people were killed in a chemical weapon attack, according…