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As tensions rise, Israelis scramble for gas masks
Associated Press ^ | Aug 28, 2013 4:45 AM EDT

Posted on 08/28/2013 4:14:34 AM PDT by Olog-hai

Large crowds of Israelis have lined up at gas-mask distribution centers across the country in anticipation of a possible Syrian attack on Israel. …

Maya Avishai of the Israeli postal service, which oversees gas mask distribution, says demand has tripled in recent days. …

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TOPICS: Foreign Affairs; Israel; News/Current Events; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: 3rdintifada; gasmasks; rop; syria

1 posted on 08/28/2013 4:14:35 AM PDT by Olog-hai
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To: Olog-hai

No War for Oilbama!


2 posted on 08/28/2013 4:19:54 AM PDT by Cowboy Bob (Democrats: Robbing Peter to buy Paul's vote.)
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To: Olog-hai

If I lived in Israel I would have obtained a gas mask a long time ago!

Besides personal survival, if everyone had masks and there was an attack it could make the difference between Israel launching a nuke in retaliation or using conventional means to destroy the enemy. If there were 10,000 deaths instead of 0 deaths, a nuclear response is all but certain.

Fitting masks is hard for small children or men with large beards.


3 posted on 08/28/2013 4:28:44 AM PDT by Bobalu (Bobo the Wonder Marxist leads Operation Rodeo Clown against Syria)
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