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Syrian War Page

01 Sep

With President Obama’s controversial decision to ask Congress for approval to attack Syria or not to attack Syria, the middle eastern nation is obviously in the news a lot lately, and likely will remain in the news for some time.  One question that remains is, will Syria now refrain from further chemical weapon attacks, or will Assad be emboldened to continue using chemical weapons on the rebels?

 

The link below is to a page on the Syrian War, which will be updated regularly as events warrant.

 

http://www.historyguy.com/syrian_civil_war.htm

 

Bashar al-Assad

Bashar al-Assad

 

Historyguy Newsletter 06.02.13

02 Jun

The Syrian War Expands

 

Below is the link to the updated on the Wars of Lebanon page.  This page lists the many wars involving Lebanon and now includes information on Hezbollah’s intervention into the Syrian War. Syrian rebels are now attacking Hezbollah inside Lebanon as Hezbollah troops battle inside Syria. http://www.historyguy.com/wars_of_lebanon.htm

 

A related post can be found at the War and Conflict Journal on the topic of how the Syrian War is expanding into a regional conflict.  This was written prior to the Syrian rebels firing rockets into Lebanon and the subsequent ground fighting between Hezbollah and the Syrian rebels.  That article can be found at http://warandconflictjournal.com/2013/05/syrian-conflict-is-now-a-regional-war/

 

Israeli Airstrikes into Syria 2013

05 May

Israel and Syria have been in an official state of war since 1948.  Since that first Israel-Syria conflict, (and also the first official conflict in the larger Arab-Israeli wars), the two hostile neighbors have engaged in many wars, conflicts, and border clashes.  As the Syrian Civil War (2011-Present), intensifies, Syria’s ally, the Shi’ite Lebanese militia army known as Hezbollah, has also entered the civil war against the rebels.  As conditions inside Syria continue to decay, Israel increasingly is concerned about the transfer of advanced missiles or chemical, biological, or nuclear materials from Syrian control to Hezbollah.  To that end, as of May 5, 2013, Israel has conducted three airstrikes against Syrian targets.  Below is a listing of those airstrikes into Syria.

 

January 30, 2013Israel launched air strikes into Syrian territory. Among the targets were a convoy believed to be transferring arms from Syria to Hezbollah, and Scientific Studies and Research Center in Jamarya northwest of Damascus, which was believed to be a biological weapons research center. The Israeli planes entered Syrian airspace near Mt. Hermon, flying in low at dawn to avoid radar detection.
May 3, 2013Israel launched air strike into Syria from Lebanese airspace, using the Israeli Air Force’s “stand off” bombs, capable of covering large distances, enabling Israel to take out a target inside Syira without actually entering Syrian territory. The target was believed to be a shipment of advanced missiles on its way into Lebanon for Hezbollah. The Lebanese Shi’ite militia is an active participant in the Syrian Civil War on the side of Assad regime.

Fateh-110 Conqueror Missile

Fateh-110 Conqueror Missile

May 5, 2013Israel launched the second air strike in three days on the night of Sunday, May 5, 2013. The target was apparently a shipment of Fateh-110 missiles, which are Iranian-produced missiles with precise guidance systems and aiming ability superior to anything Hezbollah currently has its arsenal. The air strike occurred in Damascus, causing multiple explosions.

 

Israel and Syria War Page Online

19 Apr

Israel-Syria War page now online at:  http://www.historyguy.com/israel_syria_wars.htm

Also, tensions between the two Mideast foes may be heating up toward a new war.  Read the interesting WSJ article at: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704671904575194100405117846.html?mod=WSJ_newsreel_opinion