Regional Tension - following Iranian drone infiltration into Israel

Russian-made anti-aircraft missile that fell in Israel after being fired from Syrian air defense batteries.
Today, February 10th, 2018, was possibly a day worth noting. Then again it may be nothing at all. Only time will tell how the powers that are involved will respond.

In the morning, an Iranian drone entered Israeli airspace. An apache helicopter was dispatched to destroy it. Israel retaliated by attacking the Iranian drone manufacturing plant in Syria as well as 12 air defense systems. In the process, the Syrian air defenses successfully shot down an Israeli F-16. These air defense systems are Russian made. The pilots did eject safely, though wounded. In there attempt to destroy the Israeli fighter jets, several of these anti-aircraft missiles fell in Israeli territory. Fortunately, no one was hurt possibly because Israeli air-raid sirens sent people to safety in time.

The question remains, is this a one time event or a major escalation. It's hard to know what Syria and Iran with their terrorist proxy "Hezbollah" will do next.  In the last few weeks, the Iranians and Hezbollah have made several statements about their plans to attack Israel and "Liberate" Jerusalem. By this the Iranians mean to kick the Jewish people out of Jerusalem and turn it into a muslim city.

The reason I'm taking the time to mention these events, is to call you to pray for Israel and especially the safety of our military personnel and those who live in close proximity to the Syrian border.

remains of a fallen anti-aircraft missile in Israel, shot at Israeli planes from Syria. These are Russian made missiles.


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