The Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, says the decision of Russia to sell its anti-aircraft systems S-300 to Syria “irresponsible”.
In an interview with US broadcaster CNN on Friday , Netanyahu said that “the Russian decision to sell S-300 anti-aircraft systems to Syria was irresponsible,” although he stressed at the same time that Israel is committed to avoiding conflicts with Moscow in military operations. that he makes in Syria.
The Israeli premier recalled that he spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin about the shot down Russian reconnaissance aircraft Ilyushin Il-20 in the province of Latakia, near the Syrian coast – of which Moscow blames the pilots of four Israeli F-16s. that were operating in the area – and stressed the importance of continuing to avoid conflicts and clashes on both sides.
But, at the same time, “I said (to Putin) very respectfully and very clearly that Israel will do everything it has to do to defend itself,” Netanyahu said.
