One might want to take these threats seriously. After all, the rockets fired by hizbullah on Israel probably came from N. Korea via Iran, and the present mess in Iraq is encouraged by Iran, who it seems is bent on regional domination. I do not believe Iran capable of hurting Israel in its present form, but if it acquired nuclear weapons, they might be capable of extreme blackmail at least. The international community has to stop this before Israel is forced to act on its own, for its own survival.

The so-called civility of the Europeans and westernerns in general toward the exploding fascism of Islam is nothing but intellectual and moral cowardice, laziness of the mind of unprecedented proportions. Like any house, the House of the West must be maintained in order for it to stay in good shape. To do this, it must be everyone's duty to brush up on some forgotten history lessons, to realize that giving in to this re-emerging fascism, little by little, will destroy the West. You want to feed Israel to the savages, you always find fault in the Israelis' not handling the situation in some grotesque "civilized" manner. But that's because you believe that it's not your house that's burning. You're wrong. Considering the accalerating pace of the events that have unfolded over the last few years, it does not take much brain power to figure that merely few years more into the future, you will look back at this time and wish it had stopped then.

and somehow they brought the US on their side. if not, no one in the western world would feel sorry for them. open your mind guys and don't look at this only from one perspective. both sides are too blame and both sides have to work on a solution. i'm not muslim either but at least I am able to open my eyes and look beyond the bull shit that media tells us everyday. go in an arabic middle east country and you will see that no one gives a shit about the states and that their media tells them so - just like here, but from the other side. if people don't start understanding that they are manipulated everyday, this shit will never end. i am praying that more people will use this thing that God gave them and which they call brain in english!!!

I hope the world can see that the arabs DONOT WANT PEACE. CAN YOU TRUST EGYPT TO PATROL THE BORDER-FOR TUNNELS. I HOPE ISRAEL HAS LEARNED FROM THE LAST CONFLICTED. DAVID

FROM THE MOMENT HE WAKES UP, THE ONLY THING ON HIS MIND IS:ISRAEL. WHAT CAN HE SAY THAT HE HASN'T SAID YET? EVERYDAY BRINGS NEW THREATS AND NEW NAME CALLINGS. ONE WOULD THINK THAT THIS CREATURE SUFFERS FROM OBSSESIVE COMPULSIVE DISORDER AMONGST OTHER MENTAL ILLNESSES.(NAMELY,FOLIE DE GRANDEUR) HE JUST CANNOT GET ISRAEL OUT OF HIS MIND. IT'S QUITE PATHETIC THAT A LEADER OF A COUNTRY THAT'S A MEMBER IN THE UN, WOULD CONTINUOUSLY CALL FOR THE DESTRUCTION OF ANOTHER UN MEMBER, A SOVERIGN STATE, AND THE WORLD STANDS STILL. THIS PATHETIC EXCUSE OF A HUMAN BEING MUST BE DEALT WITH. TO ME, HE IS ALOT MORE DANGEROUS THAN SADDAM EVER WAS. Ontario,Canada

I have absolutely no animosity towards Jews whatsoever AK, and none of my posts have indicated so. During any discussion about Israel there's always accusations of anti-semitism levelled at anybody critical of it - it's lazy and untrue. I'd love to know what makes you think I'd defend Muslims 'til death as well, I'll happily criticise anybody who thinks they've been chosen by God to do anything. As an atheist I think it's all gibberish anyway. It's when faith is used to justify politics as in Israel and Iran that it gets ridiculous. Your point about Muslims wanting everybody to be Muslims certainly holds some truth, but a minority I think. New Yorker - I don't intend to make stupid generalisations about Americans all being Neo-con warmongers. Your assumption that everybody in Europe is pacifist or pro-Iran or whatever it is you're trying to say is equally absurd. If we're going to make sweeping statements about national behaviour and appeasing Hitler, I could point out that your country didn't even join in until 1941 - but that would be childish, and would only prompt the usual 'if it wasn't for us you'd all be speaking german' toss. There are few parallels with 1930's Germany - an increadibly powerful war machine intent on dominating Europe, and Iran, a poor country that doesn't have the strong military or nuclear weapons that Israel does. Jane - Oh what's the point, how can you argue with such stupidity. I'm sure you don't hear me Jane, or anybody else that has a different opinion, and I'm not preaching, it's a discussion, this is how they work.

someone told if muslims attack anyone, mecca should be nuked. On the other hand, if there was a way to put strange ideas in their brains, there must be a way to . replace it with peace. Maybe this happens anyway as some "prophecies" predict no matter we do? World is strange. Nobodz likes to be threatened, I fully understand Israel.

so he wants to sweep israel to distinguish peace in the region

He preaches war and is stupid enough to say he has no interest in nuclear weapons. He is nuts.

As a matter of fact, they forced the Czechs to surrender at Munich -- the same characters as today -- Britain, France, Spain, et al. And the uninformed,careless Americans had failed to step in and save the Czechs and thus prevent the WWII. Conclusion, if you don't want Americans to be fighting another world war, support Israel.

Why do you take an article like this and turn it into a forum for proselytizing? This is not in any way helpful to Israel and the Jewish people. They need our support in any way we can give it. They need to know that when everyone else turns their backs on them, we will support them. We need to build trust. Not for a selfish agenda but simply because it is the right thing to do. No strings attached. We are not baring the right fruit if all we are doing is alienating Jews. Jehovah Witnesses and Mormons come to my door in an attempt to tell me I am wrong. Result- I avoid them like the plague and distrust them. We should be answering Israel's needs by what they tell us is needed, NO STRINGS ATTACHED.

Let's hope it's not in Israel...

Just seen your other thing. I'm not going to pretend that I don't have grave concerns about the rise of fundamentalist Islam - I really do, but what so you propose exactly? The efforts in Iraq and to a lesser extent Afghanistan have backfired massively, only serving to increase the support for people like Ahmadinejad, and his violent ideology, and kill tens of thousands of entirely innocent Iraqis. I don't see how my 'civility' as you call it is cowardice - it takes no more or less bravery to give one opinion or the other. Is it lazy to suppose that this problem is the result of a complex array of issues, amoung which is the unceasing backing by the US of Israel, whatever it does? Or is it lazy to think that the whole thing should be blamed on evil muslims, who hate Israel and the west for no good reason and need to be wiped out? You seem to forgotton, by the way, that my country's government are the only one stupid enough to follow your's in this disasterous crusade, not as strong a presence obviously - but still plenty of body bags full of young lads coming back to the UK.

The muslim world does not have to precisely resemble Hitler's Germany in order to justify defensive reaction from the West. The muslims (not just Iran) may be dirt poor but will overwhelm the West by their sheer numbers and thirst for destruction. The parallels I was referring to in my posts are not only with 1930'w Germany. I chiefly meant Europe and the West in general, their cowardly attitude to the crisis, their desire to sacrifice one of them (cannibalism of sorts) hoping to gain favor with the savages who already dictate the countries across the West how to live their lives. Am I wrong? This may seem a way out. But it merely postpones the catastrophe, just like it happened in 1930-s.

Oh, I certainly do hear you. It's simply that you have nothing significant to contribute. That does not make me stupid, nor does it preclude my ability to find something worthwhile in an opinion other than my own. It simply means that your typically British "civility" in the face of real danger tells me that you are more of a Chamberlain than a Churchill. I would suppose you would differ with me on that and would call me stupid because I don't agree with YOU.

of the 800,000 jews applying for immigration as refugees after ww2, canada accepted a whopping 5000. where did we expect them to go?

I think he has Tourettes Syndrome!!! He surely must, because no other 'leader' on the planet can keep on and on spewing out the same of garbage day in and day out. We are tired of it now. Change the record already or buy a pair of platform shoes. Maniac!!

Killing Ahmadinejad would just entice the Iranians to replace him with someone even worse (hard to imagine as a person like that may be). The best suggestion on here so far is for the West to solidify and secure the Palestinian state, so as to take the wind out of the madman's maniacal sails. Of course that's easier said than done, but if done it would greatly curb the president's influence outside of Iran. Of course, Iranian development of nuclear arms is totally unacceptable regardless. I'm not sure how one goes about destroying nuclear facilities without causing nuclear explosions in the process, but if there's a way to do it then I think it clearly should be done if Iran comes much closer to developing a nuclear weapon. Any intelligent thoughts? Whether you agree with me or not please try to avoid more blatant racism in your responses if possible. Thank you.

Does anyone know if there is a website or organization dedicated to the ouster of Olmert & Livni? If so, what is it? If not, it has to be created immediately. Let's Roll !!

You come from a mighty peace distinguished country yourself. I can see how your opinion would be formulated (or should I say paid for by Iran?)?

What "crusades" are you referring to? The idea was noble enough to remove a bully acting as the head of state, and try to change the region from within, familiarizing it with democracy. And that all AFTER we've had our embassies destroyed, our ship and our bases attacked, and then SEPTEMBER 11. Instead of nuking them the decision was made to try to instill some semblance of democratic conscience in the midst of savagery and bigotry. The experiment failed. The religion of peace is at its most "peaceful" I should say in Iraq. It's not a "crusade" by the West. It's merely a demonstration of what the West should expect shoul it be ultimately overwhelmed by the muslim hordes. The problem might be a complex array of issues that can be discussed endlessly while bombs go off in Madrid or London. But a show of force in response with the promise of more to come is also a form of education. Whether this alternative was used wisely is another issue which can be debated. As for you remark on the unceasing backing of Israel by the U.S. It's a shame that only the U.S. finds some courage and dignity to stand up for the fellow democracy, an integral part of the West while Europe sold its sould for oil and temporary calm, which will not last too long. Exactly like it was done with Czechoslovakia in 1938. The fact that you refuse to see it ain't my fault.

established by "secular" Zionists! and has a state based on racial discrimination ! What about the right of the others who have also biblical right to exist, in addition to thousands of years of continuous real existence in their land ?

unjust shedding of the blood of a single one muslims is evaluated in Islam more than destroying mecca. then you can calculat it; how many meccas has been nuked since Israel come into exitence?!

Psalm 83 tells us who are enemies of G-D and Israel. Genesis chapters 12 and 17 tell us who the Land belongs to. Isaiah 17 tells us what is going to happen to Damascus (and those who hate Israel will be in same situation). Zephaniah ch. 1, Zechariah ch 12, Ezekiel 38 and 39, Daniel ch. 9, other Books of the Prophets, tells us of soon-coming events--and Isaiah ch. 53 tells us the identity of the Jewish Messiah. People, read the Tenach!

22 HUGE, OIL-WEALTHY Arab countries. TINY Israel only one tenth of one percent of the Middle East ! In Islam, ALL countries that are not Muslim are regarded as dar al harb - the house of war - to be conquered for Islam. It's a global war to bring all nations under subjugation of Muslim masters ruled by sharia law. Council on American-Islamic Relations: "Islam isn't in America to be equal to any other faiths, but to become dominant. The Koran, the Muslim book of scripture, should be the highest authority in America, and Islam the only accepted religion on Earth." - Omar Ahmad (CAIR co-founder).

PA/PLO are the recipients of mega U.S. tax dollars. Americans are immorally forced to finance jihad against Jews and Americans. The planned genocide of Jews by PA/PLO/Hamas, Hizbullah-Syria-Iran et al, breaks international law and must be addressed by the International Criminal Court. The U.S. EU, UN Road Map Global Islamic Terror State Two in Judea, Samaria and parts of Jerusalem will reduce tiny Israel to indefensible 6-10 miles wide Auschwitz borders facilitating Jewish annihiliation and advancing global jihad's unopposed march to world conquest. The Palestinian Authority teach through their mosques, media, summer camps, and public education system, that murdering Jews is a religious obligation. Human bomb killers of Jewish innocents are revered and considered heroes by PA society. Palestinian Authority society are taught murdering Jews is the highest goal in life and attains paradise: http://www.pmw.org.il/AFD.html The Palestinian Authority hailed as heroes the terrorists who brutally murdered defenseless 8 months pregnant Jewish Gaza mother, Tali Hatuel, and four little daughters in Gush Katif in May 2004. Thousands of Palestinian Authority Muslims celebrate in the streets and pass out sweets whenever Jewish innocents, including children, are murdered by human bomb killers. Effigies of burning buses are features of PA school pageants and summer camps. Schools, streets and sports teams are named after suicide bombers. Adults and children train in terrorist training camps. Terrorists have been captured at Israeli checkpoints posing as ambulance drivers, doctors and patients. Islamists have hidden explosive suicide belts under gurneys carrying sick children and in the garments of pregnant women. Red Crescent ambulances transport terrorists, weapons and bombs. Broadcast from Gaza mosque, Oct 13 2000, Dr. Ahmad Abu Halabiya, on Palestinian Authority TV (transcribed by Memri): "Have no mercy on the Jews, no matter where they are, in any country. Fight them, wherever you are. Wherever you meet them, kill them. Wherever you are, kill those Jews and those Americans who are like them..." http://littlegreenfootballs.com/weblog/pictures/PalestinianChildAbuse

144 - See #123. REAL AMERICAN'S are there standing with Israel