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US Warns Israel Not To Attack Iran
Australian Broadcasting Company ^ | Posted Fri May 15, 2009 8:34am AEST | Anne Barker

Posted on 05/15/2009 8:06:56 AM PDT by lewisglad

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US warns Israel not to attack Iran By Middle East correspondent Anne Barker

Posted Fri May 15, 2009 8:34am AEST

The United States has warned Israel not to surprise it with any unannounced military attack against Iran.

President Barack Obama sent the message to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu through a senior US official visiting Israel.

According to Israel's Haaretz newspaper, the American envoy has said the US does not want to be caught off guard by such an attack and find itself facing "facts on the ground" at the last minute.

Mr Netanyahu has previously said his government would do whatever is necessary to stop Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons.

The Israeli leader will be in Washington next week for talks with Mr Obama, which will also cover US demands for a two-state solution to the Israel Palestinian conflict.

Mr Obama is due to visit Israel next month.

(Excerpt) Read more at abc.net.au ...


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1 posted on 05/15/2009 8:06:56 AM PDT by lewisglad
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HAHAHAHAHA....Bambi wants advance notice so that he can warn his friends....


3 posted on 05/15/2009 8:10:24 AM PDT by goodnesswins (WE have a REPUBLIC.....IF we can KEEP IT!!!)
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To: lewisglad
How in the hell could have any Jew voted for Obamah I'll never understand.
4 posted on 05/15/2009 8:11:19 AM PDT by TexasCajun
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To: lewisglad

hey obozo, YOUR DREAMING


5 posted on 05/15/2009 8:12:10 AM PDT by peace with honor ( they)
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To: lewisglad

The headline is misleading; the story seems to say that
Israel had better no suprise us, not that they had better not attack.


6 posted on 05/15/2009 8:12:18 AM PDT by rahbert
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To: lewisglad
The US warns Israel. The US makes demands of Israel.

But we bow to the Muslims.

7 posted on 05/15/2009 8:12:44 AM PDT by ClearCase_guy (We are a ruled people, serfs to the Federal Oligarchy -- and the Tree of Liberty thirsts)
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To: rahbert

Fox News says CIA sent Panetta over there on a secret mission http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,520263,00.html


8 posted on 05/15/2009 8:13:22 AM PDT by lewisglad
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To: lewisglad

Hello Washington...Our planes are over Tehran... We are releasing the bombs....NOW!!!!


9 posted on 05/15/2009 8:14:04 AM PDT by ontap (Just another backstabbing conservative)
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To: lewisglad

Actually, this is a reasonable request. It doesn’t sound like we’ve told them not to attack, but only not to surprise us at the last minute. Any response from Iran is likely to cross US controlled air space, and could also be directed at the U.S. instead of Israel.

The problem for Israel is can they still trust the U.S. with a Saudi bowing President? If 0 gives Iran a heads up, the attack could fail, or Israeli lives could be in danger.


10 posted on 05/15/2009 8:14:26 AM PDT by DannyTN
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To: lewisglad

Good luck with that, BO!


11 posted on 05/15/2009 8:15:31 AM PDT by netmilsmom (Psalm 109:8 - Let his days be few; and let another take his office)
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the US does not want to be caught off guard by such an attack

Dear Mr. O'bama:
  Israel has already say we will do whatever is necessary to stop Iran.
  Be on guard, 'K?

  Best to Mo,
Bibi
P.S. Tell Hilary to get a new pantsuit, 'K? Tnx

12 posted on 05/15/2009 8:16:01 AM PDT by Izzy Dunne (Hello, I'm a TAGLINE virus. Please help me spread by copying me into YOUR tag line.)
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I wonder what the diplomatic way of saying ‘kiss my ass’ is?


13 posted on 05/15/2009 8:16:17 AM PDT by reagan_fanatic (When you put Democrats in charge, stupid things happen)
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It is indeed a reasonable request to not be surprised. I agree that Obama can not be trusted and I damn sure hope that they lock Biden up somewhere as you know that buffoon can not keep a secret.


14 posted on 05/15/2009 8:21:36 AM PDT by trtdenver
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To: lewisglad
The best thing Israel could do is to initiate a strategic strike on Iran by absolute surprise.

Say they won't, fake a dial down, and then do it.

Overfly Iraq and be prepared to get through, take out the nuke facilities AND the oil fields, refinery, and port.

Zero will be so screwed, everything will fall apart on him when the plan was to screw Israel by slowly strangling her by withholding defensive weapons and bunker busters till she was helpless.

Zero and American Jews would have to decide which side, no more fence sitting.

15 posted on 05/15/2009 8:24:23 AM PDT by Navy Patriot (Communism, let's give it one more chance, this time they'll do it right.)
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Um, here's the thing, when the US is transparently scared witless by Iran, it kinda lacks the credibility to threaten a nuclear power with 200 nuclear weapons and ICBMs. All the US is going to do if Israel attacks Iran is go on the weekend talk shows and tut-tut for about 2 days.
16 posted on 05/15/2009 8:24:38 AM PDT by JasonC
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And what will the loon do if Israel attachs?

He’s already proven that he is absolutely incapable of any action requiring thought and intellect without a day ahead warning to the TOTUS.


17 posted on 05/15/2009 8:26:15 AM PDT by Da Coyote
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To: lewisglad

Oh silly me, I thought the headline said US to warn Iran not to attack Israel.


18 posted on 05/15/2009 8:26:40 AM PDT by Maine Mariner
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To: reagan_fanatic
Thank you so much for your concern. I believe we are already doing everything that is necessary, at this time. We will keep in close touch and whenever there are any new developments, we will be sure to brief you on them thoroughly, just as soon as reasonable security requirements permit.
19 posted on 05/15/2009 8:27:17 AM PDT by JasonC
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“WARNS”?

We should be helping Isreal — not giving comfort to the terrorists!


20 posted on 05/15/2009 8:30:10 AM PDT by BenLurkin
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