Israel Ups War Training Despite US Discontent

Press TV ^ | May 15, 2009

[PghBaldy]

I thought Iran is Shia.

[FourPeas]

The Israeli Air Force (IAF) is training against warplanes in service with Arab nations and Iran amid worries in the White House that Tel Aviv would start a war without US consent.

The occupant of the White House is obsessed with having control? Nah.

Yet another demonstration of Obama's narcissism. How *dare* Israel ponder defending themselves against genocide without consulting The One.

[Brad from Tennessee]

The stick Obama holds over Israel would be to cut off U.S. aid. If that happened Israel wouldn't have much to lose in waging a war of depopulation and expansion against its hostile neighbors.

[madison10]

Why does Obama expect Israel to commit suicide just to please him?

'Cause everyone else seems willing to do just that.

[PurpleSheepleEater]

Very true. I just can't see Israel caving to US pressure this time. You can't watch or read the news these days without hearing the crazies in Iran calling for their annihilation. The nuke threat has got to be taken seriously.

My money is on them doing whatever it takes. With or without our help or support.

On an irrelevant note...I've always been a fan of the F-22. I was stationed at Langley AFB when the first operational unit arrived. They're pretty impressive aircraft.

[tessalu]

Who would believe that Obama would snub the only democracy in the Middle East in order to consort with terrorists?
Netanyahu said that for the first time in history, that the Jewish people and some of the Arab countries are on the same page. God will help Israel, no matter where all of this help comes from. A friend of Israel will be a friend of mine. Forget Obama!

[TomasUSMC]

They need to be training their ICBM crews is what they need to be training. Wipe out Iran

[M. Espinola]

Good hunting Israel!

[TMA62]

“They need to be training their ICBM crews is what they need to be training. Wipe out Iran”
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I have a feeling that that is in Israel’s contingency plans (at the very least).

[bergmeid]

I believe Israel found a huge oil reserve about six months or so ago. That will bring in plenty of money.

[myknowledge]

The biggest impediment toward an Israeli AF strike on Iranian nuke facilities are double digit SAMs (i.e. 9K330 Tor-M1, aka SA-15 Gauntlet) and AAA (i.e. Pantsir-S1, aka SA-22 Greyhound), especially the feared S-300PMU-2, aka SA-20B Gargoyle.

They have to be taken into account, otherwise the F-15Is (from 69 SQN) and F-16Is (from 107 and 119 SQNs) would be slaughtered.

I know they are something to be reckoned with, even the Iranian MiG-29 Fulcrums, which I bet the Israeli fighter pilots know how to go up against (right?), but to make things a helluva lot easier, why not equip the Israelis with F-22I Raptors (customized with Israeli avionics, equipping 106 and 133 SQNs), that will enable them to evade and suppress the double digit SAMs and eliminate Iranian F-14s and MiGs while the Ra’am and Sufa workhorses bring in the bombs.

It’s that simple.

It’s that sim

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[Slings and Arrows]

It is.

[calex59]

The Israeli Air Force (IAF) is training against warplanes in service with Arab nations and Iran amid worries in the White House that Tel Aviv would start a war without US consent.

How dare Israel behave like a sovereign nation and not hold their breath waiting for US consent to fight for their lives!/SAR

I always wondered why they put up with the arrogance from the US leaders and with a muslim/communist in office I can see no benefit to them at all in kissing butt with Bozo.

[tessalu]

My brother has trained both Arab and Jewish pilots, and he says that absolutely, the Jews are the best.

[Polynikes]

“. loaned to Israel by an unidentified foreign country ...

India?”

That would be my bet as well. I also believe a portion of the IAF strike, when it comes, will be launched from Indian bases.
Just a feeling I have.

[PA Engineer]

India

[PA Engineer]

I also believe a portion of the IAF strike, when it comes, will be launched from Indian bases. Just a feeling I have.

That is an interesting idea. They could refuel over the Arabian Sea and avoid fly overs of hostile countries.

[Polynikes]

“They could refuel over the Arabian Sea and avoid fly overs of hostile countries. “

Just like refueling exercises they have been practicing over the Med. The Saudi’s and other Gulf states have been quietly stocking up recently on Patriot missile technology. I figure the IAF will get a quiet wink and a nod for a quick flyover from the Saudi’s. For all of Obamas bowing to the Saudi King the Saudis’ are upset with BHO approach to Iran. They showed it recently by not buying at a recent US Treasuries auction. The US was rebuffed x 3. I don't know if they eventually relented but they were sending a message to BHO that they do not like cozy US Iran relations.