Russia, Israel Agree on Anti-Terror Union

[PhiPsiRuss]

JERUSALEM - Russia's foreign minister welcomed Israel's offer of help in combating militant groups on Monday, saying Russia needs to be more effective in fighting terror after last week's deadly hostage school standoff.

While showing willingness to work with Israel against militants, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said any counter-terrorism alliance would have to include Arab countries — in a nod to Russia's traditional allies in the region.

"We appreciate the very strong readiness of the Israeli people to help Russia at this hour and this will certainly strengthen the counterterrorist coalition these days," Lavrov said.

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This sounds very promising.

[mrblonde]

I agree. Its high time the other world leaders (especially Europe) launched a concerted effort to eliminate terrorism. Every nation should feel threatened by militant extremist groups, not just ones whove already been attacked.

[Rudey]

A couple other things about this. It's sad that years of wars and terrorism has made Israel such an expert on topics. It's good to see the country helping the world like this, but it's the sacrifices that have made it such an expert.

The other thing is that Israel has also offered to take in children from the recent terrorist attack on the Russian school to help rehabilitate them.

-Rudey