[Natchez Hawk]

Geez, not quite as scary as it might have been two years ago.

Bluff. If they could maneouvre the US of A to do another war, sure, but Israel will not fight alone.

[Uncle Miltie]

"If they could maneouvre the US of A to do another war, sure, but Israel will not fight alone."

Please explain the latest foray by Israel into Lebanon, alone.

[Rapscallion]

Bluff. If they could maneouvre the US of A to do another war, sure, but Israel will not fight alone.

Every war Israel has fought has been alone. They have fought Lebanon, Syria, Egypt and Iraq. They beat them all, too. Did not need our permission or support. They plan it well and execute the plan to perfection. We can learn from them. You better read up on your history (Just a suggestion)

[rmlew]

Israel will take out Iran's nuclear program with extreme prejudice if it comes down to it. Israel cannot abide a nuclear Iran. However, and Israeli attack on Iran is logistically difficult and Israel might only have one strike with 100 or so fighter-bombers to take out dozens of sites, many of which are either in urban centers or are buried. There is a fear that Israel would have to use tactical nukes for some locations. Fallout, radioactive, and political would be a nightmare. The other issue is that any Israeli attack would involve the US on some level as the strike would cross over Iraq. Therefore the Iranians will hold us responsible and retaliate against US. The cost is real to the US and the gain of an Israel attack is not as great since its results would be limited, barring use of tactical nukes.
The other solution is an American attack on the WMD program, which is also a threat to the US. We face the same retribution but it actually works.