Mr. Dagan is a complex man and an Israeli patriot. This interview has been done with the sole purpose of enhancing Israel’s position.It may be intended to confuse the Iranians. If an attack on Iran is the only way to stop or significantly delay them from acquiring nuclear weapons, then it will happen. Facts will determine Netanyahu’s ultimate decision. Rhetoric be it dovish or hawkish won’t mean anything. If Netanyahu, the Prime Minister of Israel is the secular leader and defender of the Jewish people. He will do what needs to be done however difficult.
“Mr. Dagan is a complex man and an Israeli patriot”
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The timing of Israeli pre-emption does not depend exclusively on WHEN they expect the Iranian A-bomb becomes a reality. There are other factors, too. The Israelis may calculate that they presently have maximum political leverage over the US for instance.
An Israeli first-strike may require the USAF to sustain & widen the air assault. It Israel calculates that they can achieve that result now, but not later, then they may move now.