All the technology in the world wll not help us without tough realistic leadership. Now if they shot Olmert & his cronies off into space .... That would be progress.

I read Alex Feshman regularly. Serious analyst, but this article doesn’t have the level of the missile trying to describe.” the missile in flight also enabled the government to try boosting our morale. They are firing Qassam rockets at us? Big deal. There, we have something much better” looks like to withstand he sugar racket al Qassam Israel need space missile!!!

from your name; you are apparently a ME Christian. So, Boosting morale of whom? Egyptian Copts?

That's the message Israelis want to have? Olmert is relaxed in his casual house, No bunker, but , early warning positive! but, Nasrallah has appeared in public!

kol hakavot to the state of Israel, its nuclear scientist and the IDF!!!

Don't just show them off, use the damn' things!!!!

Only problem is Mutually Assured Destruction (MAD) only works if you are facing an enemy that wants to live. Unfortunately the radical Shiite mullahs whom control Iran desire to lead the ME into the end times in order to bring back their 12th imam.

To Richard: Right on. I am an American born ardent Zionist Jew, and do what I can to aid Israel (and the US). We are both in this together, fighting Islamo-fascism everywhere. Hillary believes the US needs to spruce up it's image., while millions who "Hate US" are trying to get here. Duh1. I was impressed to put in mildly at seeing Israel's capability of nuking anywhere on this planet, especially short range Damascus, Tehran, Cairo, Beirut, etc. But I needed no assurance, albeit it was hart warming. Look: Russia threatens to nuke any would be aggressor..and there are no Arab propagandists or UN officials condemning. Israel sends 20 tanks to stop Hamas terrorists, and the entire world shrieks. Ultimately, it's the IDF as you pointed out, and (better) leadership that is what counts. So far, Olmert's gov't is weak and hapless in the face of 6,000s and 4200 Katys., with no real policy. At least at the other end, Israel has some credence, and that is part of the equation. I was thrilled to see the smoke trails, knowing the missile could have been aimed at the mad mullahs in Tehran, or south of the Litani River in Lebanon. Good show Id say.

yes, it is not a matter of technology and missiles, rockets or whatever but it a matter of education and conflict view. you used all possible weapons in the "democratic" world against us in 2006 but you couldn't beat us in the battlefield despite simple weapon we are using. keep producing rockets and we will keep our way. Think about it by the way #3 you are so clever to know that George Saliba is a christian, really IDF should take you for rocket science.

in your hand .. you must use your mind .. not for destruction only .. but for your life . sure you know what is in my hand and may be what is in my house ..and may be what is in my mind .. but it will not help if you do not use your mind

Cheerleaders for the arms race? This will end well.

Missiles didn't help you in Lebanon nor did it help the US in Iraq despite carpet bombing the place to a parking lot and murdering hundred of thousands of innocent people with DU, nor did it help in Afghanistan.

It is easy to call someone crazy having a beer in Alabama listening to country music, but how would you feel if Kassams fell in your backyard on a daily basis, a madman in Teheran openly called for your country to be wiped out, and the ones firing the Kassams worship him as a demi god. Feel good that you can have your beer in peace, but then picture yourself and your family under fire for 60 years

Dan, Dan, Dan...you just don't get it, do you? I'm sure, as a liberal, you would like to see Israel be destroyed. But luckily, Israel has enough conservatives to realize Israel needs "big guns" to protect herself. We do not live in a world of "group hugs". I'm sure down there in Birmingham, Alabama you do not have to worry about Qassams, homicide bombers, Nassrallah, etc...So, stick to your Crimson Tide football, Dan and leave your opinions about Israel's affairs to your liberal buddies. Or read the book Middle East Conflict for Dummies.

To Dan: Should I call you naive. Come on guy, get real. There has been an arm's race since the Neaderthal Man or should I say Cro Magnon? Russia threatens to nuke it's enemies before they strike, and Iran lies about it's own intentions. Hez and Hamas want Israel to disappear, along with it's Jews. For 100 yrs, the Muslim M.E., has denied Jews any place. Hitler used his SS and SA to brutalize US, and the Allies..not to mention the Jews. Finally, after 2,000 yrs, progroms, Crusades, Inquistions, being burned alive in synagogues (France), kicked out of one country after another, the Holocaust, we Jews have an army to defend ourselves (and our families). You want to stop the arm's race, okay, let's start with Egypt, Arabia, Jordan, Syria, Libya, Algeria, Lebanon, Iraq and Iran first...let them stop buying arms with their petro dollars..@ 90.00 barrel. Don't make "Good Christians" out of hapless Jews. We have a right to our G-d given life, no matter what Hamas and Hez and Iran think. Wisen up my friend. Your neck is also on the line. Iran has 40,000 suicide bombers all inspired to kill evey one of US. And don't forget Al Qaeda, getting stronger all the time and issueing fatwas (for our hides). M. Kahane was right, died too soon, and was a great loss. He predicted what we are witnessing now. I want more nukes for Israel, and am not satisfied with a meager 400. The expression, "Don't tread on me" was said for a reason.

I'd rather take a army of sheep into battle led by lions than a army of lions into battle led by sheep. Olmert is no sheep, more like a goat! You'll need those missiles after he goes!

it was a smoke screen. Israel has boasted about its technological "edge" before. We saw how its ultra modern war ship was reduced to a lisping boat that had to be towed back to its base, and those Markava tanks that were sold to the Israeli people as yet another example of Israel's technological capabilities in glossy brochures printed by the IDF. Fankly, I am not impressed, I don't know about you.

if napolion said such a thing .. he thought that the french is sheep and he was the lion .. and so he died alon in a ignorant island .. i think if people are sheep they need a dog and alert sheperd / but i prefer people like people has their choice and their soles

i want to tell you a story to know somthing about israil once i wanted to reach my car behind a new checkpoint . the israil soldier stoped me and ask me to return back // i asked him if i cross the green rob which he put infront of my car would he shot me .. he said iwould asked my boss this is after he said suddenly no,no .. i think israil aske your bush befor killing the gazans .and he bless the killing

It is funtastic what people can reach to. Jews in Israel have something to relay upon for defence. Problem is just for minority, who does not have a protection today, this immediate minute. What thise people feel at a time when the government people feel so save but ordinary people under fire. It is a victory to have means to defent the country, but people under fire also are people of the country.

We also remember how Israeli TOW and HAWK missiles saved countless Persian lives from Iraqi/Saudi genocide brigades. Sadly Persian CAT does not.

First, the Hawk and Tow missiles where American made not Israeli. Israle sold them to Iran and made good money off of it. Second, Israel did not want Iraq with Saddam winning the war, so the sale was in self interest not because they loved Persians. So don't try to give Iranians a guilt trip over a business transaction in real politik.

Israel must have a strong military.But no matter how strong,it does little good unless God fights on your side.For God to do that,israel must obey His commandments,must worship and obey Him.God loves israel,but he wants israel to love Him.

the time is coming for your end of foolishness.all muslims of the world together would not be able to anything to the jews.for your info, your quran is full of mistake and lies.and muhamad was CHILD MOLESTER.MAKE YOUR RESEARCH.pepole are shame to say they are muslims.go figure that out

Poison gas and missiles against Persian civilians. Persian children fighting Iraqi/Saudi tanks with their hands because of the embargo on Iran. Now you praise the murderers of 1 million Persians and condemn the only nation that helped you stop those tanks and defend your cities against the gas-armed airplanes. Before you write here again go to a Tehran hospital and speak to those still suffering from mustard gas burns. Realpolitik? Maybe, that is the way of the world. But Israel is still grateful for the weapons the US sold her at inflated prices in 1973. The Persians I knew were always honorable. I guess times have changed.