Israeli chief of staff: Israeli safety lies in peace with Syria

The Israeli chief of general staff, Shaol Mofaz, asserted the importance of establishing peace with Damascus. The Israeli newspaper Maariv quoted Mofaz as saying yesterday that Syrian surface-to-surface missiles are considered the main threat to Israel, even in light of the threat that comes from Iran.

Mofaz added that Scud B, Scud 2 missiles owned by Syria with their current range form the greatest threat to Israel.