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Former Defense Minister: Israel Will Attack Iran By November
Newsmax ^ | April 2, 2010 | By Ken Timmerman

Posted on 04/07/2010 9:34:30 AM PDT by Strategy

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1 posted on 04/07/2010 9:34:31 AM PDT by Strategy
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To: Strategy

I don’t see a downside.


2 posted on 04/07/2010 9:40:55 AM PDT by rahbert
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To: Strategy

I place little faith in ex-government officials stating what the current administration should do. (I remember Madeleine Albrecht on the TV constantly telling Bush what to do.) This guy is either trying to make a buck, or is writing a note with Netanyahou’s blessing. It does not make sense to telegraph your intentions; rather, I think Israel is sending a message to America: get tough with Iran or you will face a problem at the gasoline pump.


3 posted on 04/07/2010 9:42:07 AM PDT by mlocher (USA is a sovereign nation)
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To: Strategy

What they are basically saying is that the Predident of the US is useless in the situation. He has no idea what to do and if he did do something, it would be wrong and on the side of the muslims.


4 posted on 04/07/2010 9:44:47 AM PDT by RC2
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Yeah, the guy may well be a gasbag. Still....Israel is finding out that it can’t depend on cooperation from the US., and I can imagine there are many who are frustrated with our current administration’s weakness. I would love to see Israel rain a world of hurt on Iran. In addition to getting rid of this menace once and for all, it would really show the incompetence and arrogance of Obama. This administration needs a good comeuppance.


5 posted on 04/07/2010 9:46:46 AM PDT by fatnotlazy (Never forget!)
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To: mlocher

Or he may still be working loyally for his state and getting the message out through ‘unofficial’ channels.


6 posted on 04/07/2010 9:48:17 AM PDT by 9YearLurker
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To: Strategy
You know, I get exasperated at seeing these types of reports.

I think the, “Israel plans on attacking Iran by X Date” headline is getting old. Personally, it's about the fourth or fifth time I've seen it in the past 18 to 24 months.

7 posted on 04/07/2010 9:48:22 AM PDT by Obadiah (ObamaCare = VA hospitals for everyone)
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To: Strategy

But that might mean “Wah.” Amd 0-bummer and his progressives hate “wah.” Unless it’s “wah” against the will of the Ameruican people.


8 posted on 04/07/2010 9:49:31 AM PDT by luvbach1 (Worse than we could have imagined.)
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Sorry for the typos. Will review better next time.


9 posted on 04/07/2010 9:51:26 AM PDT by luvbach1 (Worse than we could have imagined.)
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To: Obadiah
I think the, “Israel plans on attacking Iran by X Date” headline is getting old. Personally, it's about the fourth or fifth time I've seen it in the past 18 to 24 months.

My sentiment exactly ... it seems this Israel will attack Iran is wasting FR band width.

10 posted on 04/07/2010 9:54:35 AM PDT by BluH2o
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I would love to see Israel rain a world of hurt on Iran. In addition to getting rid of this menace once and for all, it would really show the incompetence and arrogance of Obama. This administration needs a good comeuppance.

I agree with this.

11 posted on 04/07/2010 10:02:06 AM PDT by mlocher (USA is a sovereign nation)
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12 posted on 04/07/2010 10:07:47 AM PDT by SJackson (Jerusalem will remain the capital of Israel and it must remain undivided, Barack Hussein Obama)
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To: Strategy

I sure hope they mean it. Cause its about time.


13 posted on 04/07/2010 10:17:39 AM PDT by Cubs Fan (The Obama Presidency, just over a year old, and already the worst in history)
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To: Buggman; Strategy

Let’s suppose the US wants Israel to attack Iran but wants to shield itself from any blame due to its close ties to Israel.

Therefore, it pretends to have a public falling out with Israel and appears to turn its back on that country.

Israel attacks Iran and the Muslim world is, of course, outraged. Also, condemnation comes from all over the world.

Given its pretense, the US has to join in the condemnation. That leaves Israel totally isolated, but with “secret” allies in the US and anyone wishing to curry favor with the US.

What do you think? Does it fit any scenario you have imagined?


14 posted on 04/07/2010 10:24:40 AM PDT by xzins (Retired Army Chaplain and Proud of It! Those who support our troops pray for their victory!)
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To: Strategy

For the record, it was reported in recent time that royal Dutch Shell had ceased exporting refined petroleum products to Iran. The question is has not the noose already been tightened by pressure on the companies but no loud noise sanctions?


15 posted on 04/07/2010 10:28:14 AM PDT by bert (K.E. N.P. +12 . Ostracize Democrats. There can be no Democrat friends.)
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==>”He has no idea what to do and if he did do something, it would be wrong and on the side of the muslims.”<==

This is the most believable and frightening part. Israel would certainly need to commit virtually every air asset to such a raid, leaving itself defenseless DURING the raid. And American intelligence assets would certainly know within minutes if such a raid were launched - and the phone call from the White House to Iran would almost certainly follow within an even shorter time.

With advance warning, Iran would destroy the IAF, leaving permanently defenseless, with the US able to demand virtually ANY concessions to establish the Obama version of “Middle-East Peace In Our Time.”

Now convince me that I am wrong... PLEASE!


16 posted on 04/07/2010 10:32:47 AM PDT by MainFrame65 (The US Senate: World's greatest PREVARICATIVE body!.)
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To: Strategy

It would be in their best interest to time the attack so as to do as much damage as they can to the career of a certain person currently posing as the American president and enemy of their state.


17 posted on 04/07/2010 10:33:10 AM PDT by saint
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“Now convince me that I am wrong... PLEASE!” I wish I could, but you are correct. It’s also my understanding the United States holds the codes to launch nuclear weapons, from Israel, which they would not give to Israel. I don’t know what opptions Isreal has but they best decide fairly soon.


18 posted on 04/07/2010 10:41:01 AM PDT by RC2
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To: Strategy

Why Wait?


19 posted on 04/07/2010 10:41:02 AM PDT by left that other site (Your Mi'KMaq Paddy Whacky Bass Playing Biker Buddy)
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To: xzins

“Let’s suppose the US wants Israel to attack Iran but wants to shield itself from any blame due to its close ties to Israel.”

The latter part of your speculation is pretty much a given. The weenie in the WH deflects blame/criticism all the time by pointing his fingers at others. Why would any sensible person expect him to man up and suddenly take responsibility for the bold actions sometimes required to face down international thugs?

The only residual question is whether he wants Israel to take action. Hard to say, but it’s a fair bet they wouldn’t want this strike occurring just before the election, since that might well remind voters of the failure in U.S. leadership that forced Israel to take action.

I think what’s new in this story is the explicit tie to the November elections. That in essence is a veiled threat to Obama to support the Israeli action behind the scenes or else be left out of the decision-making when it comes to timing. It’s going to be a little dicey planning this operation if the Israelis essentially have no idea whether to expect to be given unimpeded flyover rights across Iraq. It’s not like they get a do-over if they guess wrong about this.


20 posted on 04/07/2010 10:46:51 AM PDT by DrC
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