[ScaniaBoy]

And the Syrian's are testy at the moment.

But would they really dare to attack Israel who has the US behind its back both diplomatically and militarily (at least close by). And Syria must be aware that they will have their clock cleaned by Israel.

[Fitzcarraldo]

Syria made a piece gesture to the US (handing over Al Queda in Lebanon), but I don't think that meat was very fresh.

[NewConservTexan]

Folks,

I may be off base but when has a ME government actually done what it threatened in last 5 years? As long as they tell you what they will do then you can assume THAT will not happen. It is when they silently plot with terrorists that you have to be concerned.