How world politics work to make money

Aug 30, 2007 8:42 Updated Aug 30, 2007 8:42 Defense official: SyriaBy JPOST.COM STAFF

Russia cause of tensions between Israel and
Russia was partly responsible for the heightened tension between Israel and Syria at the beginning of the summer, head of the Diplomatic-Security Bureau at the Defense Ministry, Gen. Amos Gilad (ret.) said on Thursday.

During an interview with Army Radio, the former general noted that recent messages sent by Israel to Moscow have caused the Russians to cease their activity, thus easing the tensions in the region.

"At a certain time, the Russians caused the Syrians to believe that Israel was preparing for war," Gilad said. "I think that they have stopped this. Syria is not planning on attacking Israel, and Israel is definitely not planning on attacking Syria."
According to a report published in the Israeli daily, Ma'ariv, diplomatic and security officials in the Kremlin purposely mislead the Syrians in order to further maximize their profits from the sale of military equipment.
Russia is currently one of the main suppliers of military equipment to Syria.




The above articleshows how politics and money Interests can start wars. As u know I live in the Golan heights. Throughout the summer the army has been on full alert here following the news that the Syrian army had amassed its troups there towards the end of june. In fairness to priminister Almert he has said throughout this period that neither Syria or israel want war and there would not be a war. However the Israeli public did not believe these words and even dates for the start of war were circulated.
Assad I think has learned from Israels last war and knows he needs more missiles if he wants to go to war with Israel. I am not of the opinion that Assad wants war (others in power in Syria I must check before saying anything about them). Assad I think probably wants peace but his problem is how. For years our boarder with Syria has been our quitest boarder and despite never having been at peace it is known that Syria honours its agreements.