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Defense establishment: Iran No.1 threat to Israel
Alex Fishman
Published: 16.02.09, 09:38
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1. In it's turn,
avram ,   moshav   (02.16.09)
Israel No.1 threat to Iran... So, what the point author aimed to make?
2. Sadly, I don't see how this would affect Obama
Tahl ,   Ashdod, Israel   (02.16.09)
So far I haven't seen any real resolve from Obama as well as the entire American administration (aside from John Bolton), to neutralize Iran's nuclear capabilities, and remove this very real threat to Israel's existence. American antisemites might say that America shouldn't fight Israel's wars, but thinking Iran would stop at Israel's annihilation is just like thinking Hitler would have stopped at Czechoslovakia. Has the free world learned nothing from history?
3. what can u do
uyhgfg ,   iuhdf   (02.16.09)
what on earth can "israel" do to iran its not hizbollah nor hamas whom they defeated israel its their main source i think israel should make peace with iran
4. Did someone heard about Purim
Michael ,   Jerusalem   (02.16.09)
only non believing jews can fear about Iran .... If G.d wants to protect us ...nothing will happen. If G.d wants (Hachem Ichmor) us to pay for our fault ... something could happen, army or not army, tsipi or not tsipi, bibi or not bibi, but what for sure is that Iran is not a threat to Israel or at least, not a threat as great as jews rejecting the Torah. For those who think i'm wrong, I'v got more than 3500 years history with me.
5. Dear Brothers, Just Pray !!!
avi   (02.16.09)
Here we are ... 5769 the year of all dangers. I'm saying this from some time on my blog (http://shofar-ierushalaim.blogspot.com/2008/11/jerusalem-16112008-jaccuse-we-jews-of.html) and it looks I was right I'm afraid !!!
6. An Israeli nuclear warhead aimed at Teheran will be enough.
robert renders ,   belgium   (02.16.09)
7. Israel's supposed nuclear capability
Ariel Ben Yochanan ,   Kfar Tapuah   (02.16.09)
B"H Analysis by Ariel Ben Yochanan Israel's supposed nuclear capability is irrelevant even if it exists in as much as the country does not have a "strategic depth" to defend itself, after a nuclear attack on its territory. If it exists, in order for it to work, Israel's nuclear capability has to be used in a preventive fashion. That is just one of the reasons why the Iranian nuclear effort is different from any other: it threatens Israel directly and we don't have the luxury to wait and see what will happen. If we are to survive, we have to act NOW.
8. Never-ending Depressing News
Yosef ,   Tel Aviv, Israel   (02.16.09)
I am very sad being an Israeli these days. We're gradually coming to the inevitable conclusion that our neighbors will NEVER accept the Jews' right to our own state in the Middle East. The only hope we have is forever maintaining our military superiority and protecting ourselves with force. This has been around before the occupation, and in many ways before Israel was even created. Peace with Egypt, Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, Palestine, etc. are only temporary to them-they want Israel gone. Sadly, I think they might win in the long run-millions dead on each side...at least this time we can say we put up a fight.
9. Foisting On the World a New War
Nurul Huda ,   KL, Malaysia   (02.16.09)
First it was Syria; then Lebanon; then Iraq; then Hamas; and now Iran ...that is the 'existential' threat to Israel (and apparently, to the world). Free the West Bank, the Golan and Gaza; stop stealing other people's land; end colonialism and humiliation and I guarantee you that you will no longer have the imagined 'existential' threats you keep trying to force down our throats.
10. well said ariel 7#
shalom ,   uk   (02.16.09)
i couldnt agree with u more my brother
11. To #3. Maintaining World Peace.
Maansingh ,   The Netherlands   (02.16.09)
What SHOULD be done is that ALL those Iranian Ayatollahs who called for Israel’s destruction (not the other Iranian Ayatollahs) should be summoned and brought before the International Court of Justice at The Hague -- and given a prison sentence. An Ayatollah, being a religious leader, has immense impact on his followers through his speeches. Hitler through his speeches instilled hatred against Jews, Slavic people, Gypsies, in the hearts of the German people and the rest of non-USSR Europeans. THAT’S WHY to call for the destruction of Israel is a VERY irresponsible act -- and for that those Iranian Ayatollah HAS to be prosecuted, in order for world peace not to go out of hand, in order for world peace not to be jeopardised. SO, the International Court of Justice has a BIG role to play in maintaining world peace !!!
12. Iran fears
David ,   New England   (02.16.09)
Those in power fear the "Velvet Revolution" - many Iranians want a Western secular society. Iranian dissidents have already published open letters to President Obama. Will he listen?
13. #9 What do you know
Zohan ,   Tel Aviv   (02.16.09)
Prophet Mohamed was born 570AD so who's stealing who's Holy Land. And what gives you the right to be bumiputras of Malaysia. Malaysia is famous for massive corruption and discrimination. Get your problems solved first before you mind others.
14. Nurul
Ilana   (02.16.09)
And what happened before Israel held these mentioned areas?? Do you know?? It was exactly the same: terror attacks, all arab contries attacked Israel at the same time (this is how we got these areas in the first place) and Egypt does not want Gaza back, Jordan does not want The west bank back. So learn your facts sweetie.
15. faith is the key
adam ,   london   (02.16.09)
yosef no matter how much these countries attack israel, they will not win, that is gods promise eternal. even if the whole world was against israel they will not win why?because they are inbferior according to god and there will be a day when the nations will kiss the dust of israels feet, and israels opressors will be bondmen and bondwoman to israel eternally, the key is reuniting every jew in the world and increase your prayers, god will listen and he will destroy them as they tryed to destoy israel, all the lands of israels enemies will be israels as long as israel serve hashem. they will be forced to accept israels right to exist, if not hashem will not provide rain for thier land. the real israeli state includes lebanon, includes jordan and syria, this is the extended israeli state and slowly when the jews return to hashem, hashem provides more and more land until all the ten nations is conqured.
16. Brothers and Sisters
Moshe ,   J'lem   (02.16.09)
Palestinians reject our belief that Israel belongs to us. But once again I think, would G*d approve of us going back to where we belong in the temple mount, even if takes killing women and children. Why don't we stand in the Palestinains shoes for once and think? How could you accept abandoning the place you have lived in for the past 2000 years? If someone did that to you, would you think tis fair because his beliefe says so? Is our cause a Righteous one?
17. huh ... Israel No.1 threat to Israel
Jalal ,   Gaza   (02.16.09)
18. #8
Avraham ,   Tel Aviv   (02.16.09)
That's not yet the case, Yosef. At least this time those who think jews back in Europe were weak and rotten will finally understand that being israeli is nothing more than being human, sorry if this is breaking news, didn't want to convey them like that. Being jewish, perhaps, could lead us to another discussion... but, in this case, there will be no room for "at least we did better than them" or "at least we died honorably". It's very opportune to throw away one's own past so in the future you will have the chance to say you "evolved". But that's not my problem, I didn't join the mob in this ridiculous belief that being israeli was being a new kind of jew. By the way, according to your prospects, what was once new will not endure very long.
19. 17#Threat to Israel=Threat to Gaza
Dani ,   Israel   (02.16.09)
So after all it seems that your Iranians buddies doesn't care about you much.But appearently your'e too naive to see this. Well I don't really care anyway about this threat, anyway we die, sooner or later it doesn't really matter.. We only need to enjoy life as much as possible.
20. after 2000 years
Ilana   (02.16.09)
I think it is time we stood in our own shoes and those of others.
21. israel's strategy is based on expansion
S Awaad ,   Rafah   (02.16.09)
The best and most effective solution to israel's fear about its existence lies very simply in realizing a final solution to the long lasting problem with palestinian people. Palestinians in west bank and gaza will function as a very effectve shield against any invasion from east or south direction. More over Iran in reality does not endanger israel's exisence. It may endanger israel's ambitions to expand its territories on the expense of arab neighbouring contries. Israel's strategy is to be the sole overwhelming power in the middle east.
22. Israel Should Inspire To Seek After God
Scott W. Spears ,   Hermitage, USA   (02.16.09)
When the world holds our attention, the Bible informs why the world is the way it is. The mass growing hatred towards the Jews is nothing short of the Biblical prophecies that God declared that it would be so. The once fallen nation should remember that it is not by being God's chosen people that caused the fall of the nation, but rejecting God's offer of salvation through His Son, Jesus Christ, and yes, even the rejection of the Messiah by the Jews was prophesied as well. So now the prophecy has been fulfilled in Israel becoming a nation again, because God has ordained it just as it was ordained that trouble will be on every side, but God will not allow Israel to be moved. And when Jesus, the Son of God, makes His appearing when judgment must fall on the Gentile churches for falling away from the faith, so then will the despectation of the Gospel will go back to the Jews as God will choose 144,000 witnesses from the Jews to proclaim the Gospel. It is also prophesied that USA will be gone as an ally, but a peace treaty will be coming that will allow the construction of the Temple, but it will be a false peace as 3 1/2 years later, the anti-christ will reveal himself declaring himself to be "god" in the "Holy of Holies". That is when the Jews should make a break for it to Petra or any other hiding places that God will provide in getting them there, because that will be the sign when they will be betrayed and hunted down like sheep for the slaughter, but in spite of all of this, Jesus is still Lord, and He will come back 3 1/2 years after anti-christ reveals himself to the world and put an end to his reign of terror. Then Israel will be restored to its former glory as the King of Kings prophesied will reign the world for 1000 years of peace where even the lion shall lie down with the lamb and a child shall lead them both. But, hey, don't take my word for it. Read the scriptures. And if you really want to learn about Jesus and the present times, read the King James bible just to understand by His grace, where I am coming from. Good news for Israel, bad news for USA, but Israel's strongest ally has always been God. It never was the USA.
23. Prophecies
Scott M. Rasor ,   Coeur d' Alene, USA   (02.16.09)
The books of the Bible which reveal Gods plan for the Last Days leading to the return of Christ and the establishment of Gods Kingdom here on Tarra Firma was sealed up until the End. The books of Daniel and Revelation tell us this is so. So if we are in the Last Days these books and others should now be understandable! My personal experience is that this is true. The only true proof that the Bible is Gods inspired word is to read it for ones self, in prayer, and God will impart his spirit into us, in direct proportion to our level of Faith, which will guide us to the truth. No one else can do this for us. If we will do this then there are only a few keys we need to know which will unlock the mysteries of Bible Prophecy. We must start at the beginning in Genesis where we learn about the promises made to Abraham and his descendents the 12 tribes of Israel. If you persue this in depth you will find that the US is one of the lost 10 tribes. This is such a significant key to understanding the Bible that most everyone misses. The US is tied to Judea through this 12 tribe relationship. The US reestablished the Jewish State of Israel (as it is now called) and has protected it for the past 40 years. This time of protection is about to come to an end. If we do not come to understand this vital truth then we will miss what comes next. The current war between Israel and Hamas is not over! In fact before it is over it will involve other Iran backed terrorist organizations to the point of bringing Pease and Security to that region. When this happens there will come a visitor to the Holy City who will stand in the Holy Place and this will be the start of the Great Tribulation. Many are thinking that the Jews need to rebuild the Temple before the Abomination of Desolation can take place. I will warn you that this is not true. The final temple will be brought down from Heaven at Christs return. The Holy place is the Temple Mount not a building which can be Defiled by men as it has been in the past. All things are in the control of our Heavenly Father and they will unfold in his timing. We must Watch as we are told and pray for understanding of these matters. If we earnestly seek the truth it will be revealed to us. It is not Gods intent for us to be in darkness but, we must seek the light through his word. A huge step in the right direction is to start living a God centered life. We can all start this by keeping Gods true Sabbath and his Holy Days. These were given to Man from the foundations of the world. God created the Heavens and the Earth in 6 days and on the 7th day he Rested. We as Gods children must do the same. If we turn to God and obey him we will be protected from what is shortly coming.
24. To Nurul #9. Insignificant living entity.
Maansingh ,   The Netherlands   (02.17.09)
You say :”.. and I guarantee you (i.e. Israel) ..” Nurul, you are an insignificant living entity. Your guarantee is USELESS. Why ? Because you have a SHORT lifespan.
25. To Yosef #8. To Protect Ones Country.
Maansingh ,   The Netherlands   (02.17.09)
You say :” The only hope we have is forever maintaining our military superiority and protecting ourselves with force.” EXACTLY. Yosef, there is NO need to be depressed -- countries throughout history (i.e. in 1000 B.Chr., in 900 B.Chr., in 800 B.Chr., etc. etc.) needed military superiority to protect itself against envious, malicious, hostile neighbouring countries. To protect ones country, that is the NORMAL thing to do -- one should not be shy in doing that. There is NOTHING to be ashamed about having military superiority.
26. To Scott #23. Practice Makes Perfect.
Maansingh ,   The Netherlands   (02.17.09)
You say :”.. start living a God centred life.” That is the beginning, that is the middle, and that is end -- to lead a YAHWEH centred life. Every Jew should remember YAHWEH, the Supreme Lord, always or, as much as possible -- in order to receive PROTECTION from YAHWEH, the Supreme Lord. This remembrance (of YAHWEH, the Supreme Lord) should be practiced -- without practice you will NOT be able to remember YAHWEH at the time when it is MOST needed. As the saying goes : practice makes perfect.
27. Iran Mullahs Want Bomb to Threaten their own people
Amarilys Pons ,   Tenerife Spain   (03.03.09)
Iran´s mullahs and theocracy hate normal Iranians who they enslave and cheat every day. They hate women and they hate anyone in Iran who knows they are corrupt and wants them to step down. They fear an internal revolution with different cities rebelling against their authority. Having a nuke they can use on their own people is the best threat they have to intimidate their population. Of course they also want to incinerate Israel, and Riyadh, and most Sunni parts of the middle East.
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