Israel Matzav: Syria slams US extension of sanctions, transfers missiles to Hezbullah that can hit Tel Aviv

Syria slams US extension of sanctions, transfers missiles to Hezbullah that can hit Tel Aviv

Syria reacted with anger to the United States' decision to extend sanctions against the terror supporting nation.

Government-owned Al-Thawra newspaper warned on Wednesday that Washington's move keeps the region in a state of hostility.

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Syrian Deputy Foreign Minister Faysal Mekdad slammed the sanctions and said they show Washington "has lost its credibility."

The newspaper — considered a government mouthpiece — says the move is "disappointing, but we were not surprised."

U.S.-Syrian ties were improving, but tensions reemerged after Israel accused Syria of sending weapons to Lebanese Hezbollah militants. Syria denies the allegations.

Well, if the Syrians threaten to end 'engagement,' maybe Obama will relent. But in the meantime, it's come out that the Syrians have transferred M-600 missiles to Hezbullah. The missiles are capable of hitting Tel Aviv.

Syria has delivered advanced M-600 missiles to Hizbullah within the past year, Haaretz newspaper quoted Israeli defense officials as saying Wednesday.

The M-600, a Syrian copy of the Iranian Fateh-110, has a range of 300 kilometers and is capable of carrying a half-ton warhead.

If fired from southern Lebanon, the rocket is capable of hitting Tel Aviv.

The latest Israeli claims come only weeks after accusations that Syria had transferred long-range Scud missiles to Hizbullah.

How's that 'smart diplomacy' working out?

Meanwhile, in another success story for 'smart diplomacy,' Russian President Dmitry Medvedev will be visiting Syria in the near future.

Israel Matzav: Syria slams US extension of sanctions, transfers missiles to Hezbullah that can hit Tel Aviv