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“I made it clear to President Putin our resolute opposition to the consolidation of Iran and its proxies in Syria. We see Iran trying to build a military force, military infrastructure, with the intention to be based in Syria, including the attempt by Iran to build a seaport. All this has serious implications in terms of Israel’s security.”

(Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaking to reporters following a meeting in Moscow with Russian President Vladimir Putin, 10/03/2017)