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Barak: Iran not existential threat on Israel
Amnon Meranda
Published: 08.03.10, 13:00
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1. O that Israel will return to the Torah
tony ,   abuja, nigeria   (03.08.10)
O that Israel will return to the TORAH and not put their TRUST in man – IN OBAMA a man that can die tomorrow! Woe to them that go down to Egypt for help; and stay on horses, and trust in chariots, because they are many; and in horsemen, because they are very strong; but they look not unto the Holy One of Israel, neither seek the LORD! (Isaiah 31:1-3) . Our fathers trusted in thee: they trusted, and thou didst deliver them – Psalm 22;4. Trust ye in the LORD for ever: for in the LORD JEHOVAH is everlasting strength (Isaiah 26:4). The Almighty God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob is a GREAT, DREADFUL, TERRIBLE and POWERFUL GOD. HE dried up the Red Sea and made it a wall for his people to pass. HE drowned Pharoah with his armies and chariots in the Red Sea. HE turned Nebuchednezza into an animal and made him to eat grass for seven years. HE commanded the armies of Ammonites, Moabites, and Mount Seir to fight and destroy themselves as Jehoshaphat cried to God when they tried to invade Jerusalem in 2 Chonicle 20:. HE made little David without a sword to kill giant and fully armed Goliath who was boasting like Ahmadinejad. David used Goliath sword to cut off Goliath’s head. The wonders of God. HE sent HIS angel to destroy in one full swoop in the camp of the Assyrians 185,000 armies as they rose up against Israel in the twinkle of an eye. HE sent HIS angel to destroy all the mighty men of valour, leaders and captains in the Assyrian army and destroyed king Senacharib who was boasting like Ahmadinejad – his own children slew him and he died. Who is Ahmadinejad that HE cannot deal with him? or Iran that HE cannot deal with them? HE controls their armies. HE can cause a mysterious fire or earthquake to destroy all the nukes sites in Iran whether hidden or open for HE is the OMNIPOTENT, HE is the OMNISCIENT, HE is the OMNIPRESENT, HE is the EL-SHEDDAI, HE is JEHOVAH NISSI, HE is JEHOVAH SHAMMAH, HE is JEHOVAH RAH, HE is JEHOVAH SHALOM, HE is the ALPHA AND OMEGA. HE was the CAPTAIN of the LORD’s Army under Joshua. HE caused the fire not to burn Shaddrach, Meshach and Abednego in the lake of fire, as well as the lions not to eat Daniel in the den of lions. HE caused the fortified wall of Jericho to fall down without a sword. O has Israel forgotten the Fountain of Living Water and the enemy pursuing him? Where are the Rabbis? Where is Bibi? Where are the Priest? Where are the people of Israel – the seed of Abraham? Who is going to take the bull by the horn like Jehoshaphat (2nd Chronicles 20) to fast and call upon the name of the Lord of Host against Ahmadinejad and Iran? The angel of the LORD encampeth round about them that fear him, and delivereth them (Psalm 34:7). For the battle is of the LORD of HOST.
2. MANIACS ARE NOT SURE WHAT TO TALK SOMETIMES !
ATİLLA KARAGÖZOĞLU   (03.08.10)
3. So I guess everyone got the message now...
Peter ,   Vienna-Austria   (03.08.10)
If there was little doubt among the average israelis,this should lighten up things for good. It's over for good. This indicates there will be no war what so ever. The world economy is already in ruins,now just imagine what could happen if we start a new set of conflict with a country that could hit back and make things painful. I suggest you read Brzezinski's latest interview to get a clear understanding(although I'm sure you would label the guy as an anti-semite before even reading his comments). Have fun getting used to a nuclear iran.
4. who are the experts
alexi   (03.08.10)
barak, halutz and olmert say the north has never been better and they pay little attention to the 45000 rockets nasrollah has even though winograd said both were incompetent. Barak is the commando, Not the architect of a plan as politically he is a wimp. He was against osiraq attack and he was against syrian attack. He says iran is not an existential threat now but could be as all know it is an existential threat now. Where did the 45000 rockets come from which if launched at one time and if they are lucky could destroy israeli infrastructure along with a 50-10000 people. No, keep barak out of planning.
5. to tony, abuja, nigeria MANIAC YOU PLEASE SEE PSYCHIATRIST
BENJAMIN ,   SINGAPORE   (03.08.10)
6. the key is to boost fatah ?
Marcel ,   Florida   (03.08.10)
What kind of medications is the defense minister on ? On that note what kind of drugs have the corruptocrats placed in the Israeli water supply ? The Barak's fail time and again and somehow they continue to hold onto power to do more damage with their incompetent and FAILED ideas
7. Barak is completely WRONG
Brod ,   USA   (03.08.10)
The fanatics in Iran are not an existential threat to Israel? Barak must be living in Mars. Or, he does not know the nature of Israel's enemies. The fact is the religious fanatics in Iran are feverishly working on their nukes. They have threatened to vaporize Israel repeatedly. Their hatred for Israel is part of their religon. When nukes are in the hands of Islamist-Jihadist fanatics called Ayatollahs, it is like nukes in the hands of Bin Laden, Al Zawahiri, Atta, Hasan, Barghouti, Sheik Muhammad, etc. If Barak cannot see the dots, then he is not the right person to be Defense Minister. Does Barak want to lull Israelis into thinking that everything is alright despite Iran's repeated threats of annihilating Israel? The fact is Iran with nukes is a grave threat to Israel, the region and the world. Once a rocket armed with nuke from Iran is launched on its target, there is NO human intervention that can stop it. Even Barak cannot stop it. Barak should be more careful with his words and not play god. As part of the government, Barak should be sounding the official stand of the government pertaining to this matter, instead of giving his personal opinion which is meaningless.
8. Barak is the existential threat to Israel
zionist forever   (03.08.10)
He has not learned any of his lessons from his unconditional pullout of Lebanon & Sharons unconditional pullout from Gaza. Now he wants to give up the Golan. He says Iran does not pose an existential threat to Israel AT THIS TIME. Right now Iran doesn't have nukes and the mullahs are not ready to start a war but any soldier knows that things can change and so you have to prepare for the worst hope for the best. Sine this former general became a rich politician he seems to have forgotten what he learned during his years in the army. These speeches also provide Obama & Europe with the excuses they are looking for to do nothing about stopping Iran getting nukes. If they are not a threat to even Israel then lets stop pressuring them to do anything. Despite the fact that Bibi has one of the biggest list of ministers ever Barak seems to wear all the hats including Bibis. When its a defense issue they go to Barak When its foreign policy they go to Barak When its a political issue for the PM they go to Barak. Time for this idiot to get out of politics just concentrate on enjoying all his money then taxpayers don't have to pay for his expensive taste.
9. Barak is more dangerous for Israel than Iran
ZV ,   Israel   (03.08.10)
His stupidity will bring the enemy to within spitting distance if all Israel.
10. Barak is crazy
Frank ,   Canada   (03.08.10)
Iran is an existential threat and moreover, if Israel does not attacks these mad mullahs, Arabs will conclude that Israelis are weak and will attack Israel again. The Israeli is the real existential threat to Israel.
11. "Iran not existential threat on Israel", I AGREE
Salma ,   Palestine   (03.08.10)
But We did not understand Mr.Barak With who will be your next war?with heavy Iran's missiles ? Or with the Hamas "Homemade" Rockets?! The second is easier, is not it?!!!!!
12. peace talks
colin   (03.08.10)
THE cowardly groveling wimp Barak says peace talks will not be easy. Sure his leftest policy is unaccepted by Israel.The concessions do not buy peace. Leave peace negociations to the right man the Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman Barak must be dismissed from the Knesset as early as possible.
13. US demands a State like Iran on West Bank/Gaza! True/False
Bruce Stein ,   Chicago USA   (03.08.10)
The US (government, not people) policy in Iran: Keep the dictators (that parade as religious) at all cost (same policy since Carter "stabbed the Shaw in the back in 1979)! Why? "nice Long lasting War and sell lots of weapons" (c 1991 Getty delivered to every member of congress on this war and the battle tactics to be used against us) The "don’t ask don’t tell" going away is the way the “Government” tells you: "can you believe it, can you believe it" will be followed immediately by the "DRAFT"; no exemptions except practicing clergy this time boys and girls! Obumer!
14. SO WHAT ABOUT THE UN SANCTION ?
BENJAMIN ,   SINGAPORE   (03.08.10)
WHAT IS THE IMPACT ?
15. not existential & not existent threat
observer   (03.08.10)
threats are made only on purpose, nowadays.
16. BARAK FALLS INTO THE PLACE
MAHMOOD ,   LONDON-UK   (03.08.10)
By being frank.This frankness will pay at later stage for those who have been undermining Iran's strength.Basically,one has to understand that Iran is not a joy ride like it was for the USA forces in Iraq.There is a vast difference between the two countries.All attempts were made to look like that similiarities existed.It is progress for intelligent minds to now change their stance and accept the realities. Barak is right in commenting the issue tying up USA's policies world-wide and cannot afford another disaster of in the Middle East. Much to the dissapointment of Cynthia ansd the lost Sarah,consensus is a good thing.Don't overdo it.Learn to live with realities,sometimes.
17. Ehud Barak
Gail Tenzer ,   Florida, U.S.A.   (03.08.10)
Barak needs to get off the stage. He allowed Christiane Amanpour to interview him, giving her an opportunity to spew out her anti-Israel propaganda and legitimize the Goldstone report despite their mendacious nature. He talks too much, is enamoured with the limelight and getting attention at any cost. His appetite for ego gratification is becoming a liability for Israel and for Jews in the Diaspora.
18. To no 3
Aron ,   LONDON   (03.09.10)
'...Have fun getting used to a nuclear Iran' you say. Your country is an expert in having fun living under dictators. When a nuclear Iran threatens Europe will you still be laughing?
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