Posted on 07/04/2002 7:51:59 AM PDT by truthandlife
A United States Air Force report asserts that Israel is building a nuclear naval force meant to respond to any nuclear strike by such countries as Iran or Iraq.
It is the first time a U.S. military institution has stated that Israel has produced a hydrogen bomb. The number of purported Israeli nuclear weapons cited in the report is double that of previous assessments.
The report, sponsored by the air force's Counterproliferation Center, asserts that the navy can deploy any of what it asserts is Israel's 400 atomic and hydrogen weapons, Middle East Newsline reported. The center is located in the Maxwell Air Force Base in Alabama.
In a report entitled "The Third Temple's Holy of Holies: Israel's Nuclear Weapons," U.S. Army Col. Warner Farr said Israel's nuclear arsenal has grown from an estimated 13 nuclear bombs in 1967 to 400 nuclear and thermonuclear weapons. Farr said Israel's navy could deploy nuclear weapons on the fleet of three German-built Dolphin-class diesel submarines.
"Israel will then have a second strike capability with nuclear cruise missiles, and this capability could well change the nuclear arms race in the Middle East," the report, which Farr said is based on unclassified sources, read. "Israeli rhetoric on the new submarines labels them 'national deterrent' assets."
The report said these nuclear missiles could have a range of 350 kilometers. Israel would try to base its nuclear naval force near Oman, with which Israel has informal relations, the September 1999 report, which was recently published by the center, said.
"The first basing options for the new second-strike force of nuclear missile capable submarines include Oman, an Arab nation with unofficial Israeli relations, located strategically near Iran," the report said.
The U.S. Air Force Counterproliferation Center was established in 1998. The center is meant to help prepare air force commanders counter the threat from weapons of mass destruction. The report did not deem Israel's purported nuclear arsenal as a direct threat to the United States.
The report said Israel's Defense Ministry has requested from the government of Prime Minister Ariel Sharon authorization for a retaliatory nuclear strike. Israel could also use Jordanian air space for a nuclear strike on Iran, which the report said could produce a nuclear warhead as early as 2004.
Is there anything on the docket for Muslims?
I wouldn't go that far. While it is true that the "Israel-Firsters" are few in number,I think most Jews like the idea that Israel as a nation exists,even if they don't want to live there and they are patriotic Americans. They aren't alone in this,as Israel's biggest and most radical support group are fundie Christians.
Where have I ever claimed any different?
Not at all. No apologies neccessary. I pretty much chose your post at random to point out some basic truths about the way I think. These threads tend to get emotional,with people screaming "Nazi!" for no real reason.
G-d Bless Israel.
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Might come in handy shortly.
Why don't you address that same question to the new head of the JDL - a former l.e.o. and Vietnam Vet, and the world's sweetest guy?
If he is a Israeli-Firster,I wouldn't hesitate a instant to ask him the same thing,and give him the same advise. He ain't the "worlds sweetest guy" if he is living in America and gives his loyalty to another country.
Why this moral relativism? It is not an arms race, it is war a$$ holes!!!
BTW,maybe you should do what I did,and go to the JDL website to check out Rubin yourself. He is NOT a "Viet Nam veteran" according to his bio,but merely a Air Force veteran. His main claim to fame seems to be trying to prevent Christians from having a Christmas display. Some hero you got for yourself,there.
Good question. Israel is "our friend and ally in the Middle East" and "our strategic partner in the Middle East", but we have yet to take full advantage of that fact.
Why not? IMO, we can't. Israel assisting the US in an action against an arab state would be seen as the US assisting Israel in warring against the arabs.
This is evidenced on a smaller scale whenever Israel uses US-made jets against the terrorists; big hue and cry about how the US is assisting "the jews" in "wiping out" the arabs.
Quite frankly, Turkey, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia are more helpful. Not to say that Israel isn't helping on the QT.
I think Abar meant Rubin's replacement. Rubin is dead, you know. Murdered by someone who no doubt reads tons of websites fulminating over how "the Jooos" somehow have stolen all kinds of tech stuff from the US, because how else would there be technology in Israel? In short, someone you are on the same page with.
trying to prevent Christians from having a Christmas display
Far as I can remember, sc*mbat, you have been known to launch attacks against Christians. How come the hypochrisy?
Oh. Silly of me. That's just the nature of sc*mbats. And loons ;).
No,I didn't know. I don't keep track of what is happening with religious nutcases any more than I do cockroaches.
Murdered by someone who no doubt reads tons of websites fulminating over how "the Jooos" somehow have stolen all kinds of tech stuff from the US, because how else would there be technology in Israel?
POOOR BABY! Your only response is to try to paint anybody who shines the light of day on these treasonous cockroaches as bigots,yet you and your "ilk" are bigots on par with the KKK'ers. You are just to blind,stupid,and hatefilled to admit it. Was he killed while making plans to blow up a Palestine nursery,or was it just a car bomb in a street?
In short, someone you are on the same page with.
I don't associate with your type.
Far as I can remember, sc*mbat, you have been known to launch attacks against Christians. How come the hypochrisy?
Ahhh,yet more proof of a limited intellect. No wonder you are a racist. It's called "being consistent". While I consider all religions to be little more than superstitious cults orgainized to gather wealth and power,I have no choice but to acknowledge that in a free society it is only right to respect their followers right to practice their religious beliefs,as long as they aren't hurting anyone else or society by doing so. I will fight for the right of my fellow citizens to worship in any lawful manner they choose. It's called "freedom",a concept I'm sure you find both repulsive and scary.
Oh. Silly of me. That's just the nature of sc*mbats. And loons ;).
You should know if anybody does.You no doubt come from a long line of scumbags and loons. Nobody can become as blind,stupid,and hatefilled as you are in just one generation. When are you scheduled to appear on the Springer Show,cretin?
The Jews/Israel are "treasonous cockroaches"?? Geez, you're really jumping out of your closet, aren't you?
Fly your flag. See, I found one for you ;).
No. I realize you have a limited attention span,but try to do your best to focus for a minute,ok? It is only AMERICAN Jews who betray America to benefit Israel who fit into that catagory. Nobody can call a Israeli that puts Isreal first a "traitor". I know this is a difficult concept for you to grasp,but why don't you stop one of those short schoolbuses on Monday morning,and ask one of the students on it to explain it to you?
BTW,these cockroaches are people that you would most likely look up to,so what does that make YOU?
Fly your flag. See, I found one for you ;).
I seriously doubt you had much trouble finding it. It's probably a family heirloom that came out of your closet. It fits your thinking so well.
And your ASSERTION is that the Israeli nuclear program is the result of such betrayal. Which is identical to the line put out by any Nazi site.
Really. Don't you miss LarryLied? He's just over there, you know ;)).
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