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Russian Foreign Ministry spokesman Alexander Lukashevich said US plans to send 200 soldiers to Jordan "are incompatible with the political commitments and the stances which were agreed upon by all the main foreign parties active in settling the crisis in Syria in Geneva last year."Russia urges "drop(ping) these dangerous practices and mov(ing) towards meeting those political commitments adopted by all of us with regard to finding a solution to the crisis."
Moscow rejects "humanitarian corridors" and "buffer zones." Establishing them "overstep(s) the Syrian government."
"It's clear that those extremists who are now fighting their first battles in Syria could appear with their full skills in other countries," he added.
Hagel said US intervention "could have the unintended consequence of (embroiling America in) a broader regional conflict or proxy war." It could involve "a significant, lengthy, and uncertain military commitment."
At the same time, Israeli Defense Minister Ya'alon warned that Israel must consider attacking Iran on its own. "The world must lead the campaign," he said, "but Israel must prepare for the possibility that it will have to defend itself with its own powers."
On April 21, Israel National News headlined "Israel, Turkey Quietly Discuss Possible Strike on Iran?"
Israeli envoy Yaakov Amidror began "to raise the issue of Iran in delicate talks in Ankara"." Discussions focus on possibly "parking Israeli fighter jets at an airbase near Ankara."
A key deterrent to attacking is "the distance between Israel and Iran." Amidror may offer "advanced weapon systems to Turkey" in exchange for permission to position Israeli fighter jets near Ankara.
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