Posted on 05/14/2009 3:28:30 PM PDT by Oldeconomybuyer
America's spy chief has been sent on a secret mission to Israel to warn its leaders not to launch a surprise attack on Iran without notifying the US Administration.
As Binyamin Netanyahu, the Israeli Prime Minister, prepares to visit Washington, it emerged yesterday that Leon Panetta, the head of the CIA, went to Israel two weeks ago. He sought assurances from Mr Netanyahu and Ehud Barak, the Defence Minister, that their hawkish new Government would not attack Iran without alerting Washington.
Concerns have been rising that Mr Netanyahu could launch a strike on Tehran's atomic programme, in the same way that Israel hit Saddam Hussein's Osirak reactor in 1981.
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“I agree with your comments but also believe Obama lacks a even a basic understanding of the mid-east and the strategic importance of our relationship with the only democracy in the region.”
Oh, I think BO understands the strategic importance all to well.
“SENT ON A SECRET MISSION....”
Hahahah NOT anymore....
Netanayhu will call Barry to let him know the bombs are dropping as they speak. Hey, you wanted to know before we bombed, I’m doing that - but not leaving you enough time to tell the Iranians before the bombs hit. Thanks for all your help there, Barry. Gotta go and actually lead a country.
Beg to disagree. Obama has a very clear understanding of the mid-east and of Israel's role.
Unfortunately, he gained that understanding from the likes of Rashid al-Khalidi and Khalid al-Mansour.
al-Khalidi was a close associate of the Obamas at the Univ of Chicago. The families often had dinner together discussing the state of the mid-east far into the night.
al-Mansour was a mentor who arranged and collected the funds to send Obama to Harvard -- where he was essentially sponsored by Arab interests.
Obama isn't bumbling around in the mid-east. He has clear direction and a plan. And "the strategic importance of our relationship with the only democracy in the region" has nothing to do with it.
They want to be notified so some jackass like albright can warn all of the arab countries (like she did when the cruise missle attack was launched by the US in 1998.)
Boy, would I like to be a fly on the wall for that discussion. I suppose the Penata will also visit the Pali’s and profess his love and devotion.
Israel..you are on your own. If you do it ok..no problem if you screw up we won’t help you. Let you go down in a hail of missiles, let Syria overrun the Goland and let Lebanon invade from the north. Maybe even Jordan sending in troops. So what.
There is going to be consequences for Israel if they take out Iran’s nukes built by Russia there in Iran.
The extent of retaliation will depend upon Putin’s determination of risk. With Obama, Russia attacking Israel in retaliation presents zero risk from the US.
This is a lose/lose situation for Israel. If they fail to take out the nukes promised to kill them they are dead. If they take them out, Russia will have a chance to become the hero of Arab world...and have access to their oil supply. New World Order.
If Bibi informs the U.S.. expect either Iran to be informed and prepared, or the USAF to contest Iraqi airspace with the IAF. Either is possible. Both will be catastrophic.
“I’ll miss Israel leading the efforts to protect the western world if the socialist thug in our White House manages to intimidate them into doing nothing in the face of a threat to the lives of every man, woman, and child in Israel.”
Don’t worry. Bibi understands that the entire reason for the existence of Israel is for Jews to not sit back and have to deal with another genocide. There may indeed be a genocide in the Middle East, but it will not Jews on the receiving end.
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Maybe the empty suit has money invested in Iran’s nuclear facilities.
Eze 38:4 I will turn you around, put hooks in your jaws and bring you out with your whole armyyour horses, your horsemen fully armed, and a great horde with large and small shields, all of them brandishing their swords.
Eze 38:18 This is what will happen in that day: When Gog attacks the land of Israel, my hot anger will be aroused, declares the Sovereign LORD.
Go, Bibi, Go!!
Don’t listen to to the idiots currently running our country.
Does Bibi trust the administration not to keep any plans secret? I think not.
It’s sad, but when it comes to doing the right thing, I trust the Israeli government more than my own.
The Russians will be backed by China, the rest of the USSR, and other islamic/communist countries in any defense of Iran.
Shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh! It is supposed to be a SECRET Mission. LOL
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