Israeli (chicken) hawks pushing for strikes on Iran

RolandTD20Kdrummer

Isn't it great war mongering lunatics in Israel and their supporters get to gamble freely with US lives. Hard to imagine how these guys just don't get the respect they don't deserve when it comes to honest open discussion in a public forum.

http://www.montereyherald.com/ci_9561128?source=rss

"JERUSALEM Six months ago, after American intelligence agencies declared that Iran had shelved its nuclear-weapons program, the chances of a U.S. or Israeli military strike on the Islamic Republic before President Bush left office seemed remote.

Now, thanks to persistent pressure from Israeli hawks and newly stated concerns by the International Atomic Energy Agency, the idea of a targeted strike meant to cripple Iran's nuclear program is getting a new hearing.

As Bush travels across Europe to gain support for possible new sanctions against Iran, Israeli leaders have been working to lay the psychological foundation for a possible military strike if diplomacy falters.

In public threats and private briefings with American decision-makers, Israeli officials have been making the case that a military strike may be the only way to thwart Iran's nuclear ambitions.

"Temperatures are rising," said Emily Landau, an Iran specialist at the Institute for National Security Studies, an independent Israeli research center.

Bush and Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert have met twice in recent weeks for extended talks on Iran. America's intelligence chief, Mike McConnell, has traveled to Israel for private briefings, and Israeli Transportation Minister Shaul Mofaz publicly declared that a military strike on Iran may be "unavoidable."

In Germany on Wednesday, Bush said that "all options are on the table" if Iran doesn't abandon its uranium enrichment programs. "

catefrances

if israel is so concerned about it, why dont they attack iran themselves? :rolleyes:

Byrnzie

I suppose it has something to do with the $3 billion in military aid per year Israel receives from the U.S. I mean, there's only so many Palestinians with rocks that you can kill with F16's without causing an international outcry. May aswell attack a bigger target in order to justify the $$ rolling in, and to show those A-rabs whose boss!


Israel hails US military aid rise
Sunday, 29 July 2007

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/6920988.stm
'Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert has confirmed that the United States is planning a significant increase in military and defence aid to Israel.
The package would reportedly amount to more than $30bn (£14.8bn) over the next 10 years.

Mr Olmert described it as an important element for the security of Israel.

Washington is reportedly preparing a package of major arms sales to Saudi Arabia and other Gulf states because of concerns over Iran's nuclear programme.

US defence aid to Israel currently stands at $2.4bn a year - the new package would amount to a 25% increase.

Mr Olmert said the aid had been agreed at a meeting with US President George W Bush in Washington last month.

The BBC's Bethany Bell in Jerusalem says the package is seen as an attempt to allay Israeli concerns over the planned arms deal with Saudi Arabia, reportedly worth $20bn (£9.8bn) over the next decade.

Defence officials quoted by US media said the sales would include advanced weaponry, missile guidance systems, upgraded fighter jets and naval ships.

Mr Olmert said the increased support was a sign of US commitment to maintain Israel's military "advantage over the Arab states".

"We understand the need of the US to assist the moderate Arab states which are in one front with the US and us in the fight against Iran, and on the other hand we appreciate the renewed and re-emphasised support for Israel's military and security advantage," he said.'

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Byrnzie wrote:

"We understand the need of the US to assist the moderate Arab states which are in one front with the US and us in the fight against Iran, and on the other hand we appreciate the renewed and re-emphasised support for Israel's military and security advantage," he said.'

And he says they hate us for our freedom.

MrBrian

Byrnzie wrote:

I suppose Israel has to do something with the $3 billion in military aid per year it receives from the U.S. I mean, there's only so many Palestinians with rocks that you can kill with F16's without causing an international outcry. May aswell attack a bigger target in order to justify the $$ rolling in, and to show those A-rabs whose boss!


Israel hails US military aid rise
Sunday, 29 July 2007

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/6920988.stm
'Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert has confirmed that the United States is planning a significant increase in military and defence aid to Israel.
The package would reportedly amount to more than $30bn (£14.8bn) over the next 10 years.

Mr Olmert described it as an important element for the security of Israel.

Washington is reportedly preparing a package of major arms sales to Saudi Arabia and other Gulf states because of concerns over Iran's nuclear programme.

US defence aid to Israel currently stands at $2.4bn a year - the new package would amount to a 25% increase.

Mr Olmert said the aid had been agreed at a meeting with US President George W Bush in Washington last month.

The BBC's Bethany Bell in Jerusalem says the package is seen as an attempt to allay Israeli concerns over the planned arms deal with Saudi Arabia, reportedly worth $20bn (£9.8bn) over the next decade.

Defence officials quoted by US media said the sales would include advanced weaponry, missile guidance systems, upgraded fighter jets and naval ships.

Mr Olmert said the increased support was a sign of US commitment to maintain Israel's military "advantage over the Arab states".

"We understand the need of the US to assist the moderate Arab states which are in one front with the US and us in the fight against Iran, and on the other hand we appreciate the renewed and re-emphasised support for Israel's military and security advantage," he said.'

Yeah and what is also not talked about is the huge amount of free weapons the US gives Israel on top of those billions and also weapons at a large discount.

Commy

edit, its in the article

RolandTD20Kdrummer

catefrances wrote:

if israel is so concerned about it, why dont they attack iran themselves? :rolleyes:

Because politicians in the US love to whore themselves out for cash...

Commy

RolandTD20Kdrummer wrote:

Because politicians in the US love to whore themselves out for cash...

think that mentality is worldwide

RolandTD20Kdrummer

Commy wrote:

think that mentality is worldwide

Definitely. Unfortunately.

How's that for a tight response?

ucsber

Seriously is this all you do in between you envelope stuffing job for the Arab American PAC?

Byrnzie

ucsber wrote:

Seriously is this all you do in between you envelope stuffing job for the Arab American PAC?

Looks like you're the one that's obsessed.

By the way, anytime you have something to say, feel free. We're all ears here.