Israel’s defence minister has called on President Bashar Assad to “get rid” of Iranian forces in Syria, warning their continued presence would only cause problems. Israel’s defence minister has called on President Bashar Assad to “get rid” of Iranian forces in Syria, warning their continued presence would only cause problems. Mr Guterres’ comments came as a calm night followed intense attacks on parts of Syria by Israel. Israel has called on the UN Security Council and secretary-general to condemn Iran’s attack on its positions in the Golan Heights, occupied and annexed by Israel. Israel has warned it will not tolerate its archenemy Iran establishing a military presence on its doorstep.

Source: Irish Independent May 11, 2018 13:55 UTC