Lavrov talks to Israel about Syria and Iran

Before the arrival of the Russian delegation to the residence of B. Netanyahu, the prime minister of the Jewish state said that Russian President Vladimir Putin had asked several days before the summit with a delegation of high level, General Valery Gerasimov. The leader said that events in the region would be discussed and, in particular, the situation in Syria.

B. Netanyahu reiterated Israel's position that Syrian President Bashar al-Assado (Bashar Assad) and his Iran-backed allies should abide by the 1974 treaty establishing a demilitarized zone along the border. between the two parties. The Israeli prime minister added that Israel will continue its efforts to prevent Iran's long-term military presence in Syria from persuading it.

Israel is concerned that Iranian forces contributing to B. al-Assad and close ties with Tehran support the Lebanese Shiite Hezbollah militia and others At that time, Russia, the main ally Al-Assad, warned that it would be unrealistic to expect Iran to withdraw completely from Syria.

Netanyahu and Putin met in Moscow earlier this month and discussed issues related to Syria and Iran

Several hours before the meeting with the Russian delegation, Israel destroyed a number missiles launched on Syrian territory. Earlier this month, twice this week, Israel launched Patriot missiles on pilots flying near Syrian territory.

In June, Israel also launched a missile on a pirate near the border with Syria.