To: oceanview
That really doesn't make sense because of the geography. Israel is a very narrow country. Directly to the east of the Israeli cities, you'll find large populations of Arabs. Not only would the land be uninhabitable (and land is scarce there), the water supplies would be contaminated, and water is a very scarce resource in the middle east. Then again the Arab populations would be right in the fallout patterns. It wouldn't even make sense. Besides, Jerusalem is the third holiest site in Islam. They aren't going to nuke Jerusalem.
Add to all this the simple fact that if you detonate a nuke on Israel there is not going to be any attempt by the US to restrain Israel. Anyone who nukes Israel might as well commit suicide. The Israeli response will be that swift and effective.
To: StillProud2BeFree
they could nuke Tel-Aviv, and if we are talking about a small suitcase device, the issue about widespread fallout and water damage would be mitigated.
who would Israel retaliate against that the US would not? They have the same issues we do regarding retaliation, the logical targets are Iran and Pakistan, who would Israel hit? In fact, Israel would likely be more restricted in their response then we would be. The US isn't going to let them hit the Saudis for example, no way.
To: StillProud2BeFree
That really doesn't make sense because of the geography. Israel is a very narrow country. Directly to the east of the Israeli cities, you'll find large populations of Arabs. Not only would the land be uninhabitable (and land is scarce there), the water supplies would be contaminated, and water is a very scarce resource in the middle east. Then again the Arab populations would be right in the fallout patterns. It wouldn't even make sense. Besides, Jerusalem is the third holiest site in Islam. They aren't going to nuke Jerusalem. *sigh* You are thinking like an American...
1,732 posted on
02/29/2004 7:56:37 PM PST by
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To: StillProud2BeFree
Anyone who nukes Israel might as well commit suicide. The Israeli response will be that swift and effective.No doubt about that at all.
1,749 posted on
02/29/2004 8:33:29 PM PST by
MamaDearest
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