[dennisw]

3) An attempt to exploit political and racial issues in the region (the ever present Jew/Musim friction) thus drawing others into the conflict who would otherwise have no reason to intervene?

This is the reason. If Saddam drew Israel into heavy retaliation then it busts up the coalition to oust Saddam from Kuwait. Makes the Muslim nations leave this coalition. Because Muslims will not fight on the same side as Jews. We just about bribed Egypt to join this collation. We forgave 7 billion in loans to them.

[Jhoffa_]

That makes sense..

Thank You!