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Incoming IAF chief: Iran is our top concern
Yoav Zitun
Published: 06.02.12, 15:11
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1. our top concern!
well said! ,   world   (02.06.12)
Our top concern ...now that they banned the Simpsons Terrible When somebody doesnt want to talk about top concerns- they can always speak about iran
2. Your top concern, eh?
TaylorT ,   Earth   (02.06.12)
Then by all means do something about it besides whining and trying to get others to do your dirty work for you. Obviously this is not the top concern of the US (they are not nearly as paranoid as Israelis. They also have the means to take out Iranian facilities without going nuclear.) Nor does the EU care very much (they're too busy trying to keep the Euro alive.) And China and Russia might actually welcome Iran having nukes (they don't care much for Israelis, in case you haven't noticed.) So, it's Israel's top concern? Then by all means 'bring it on' because Iran and the world are laughing at you. And if one of the usual suspects on Ynet is going to tell me Israel WILL attack Iran, then why not mention a window of time when this supposed attack will occur? I only ask because I want to laugh after your predicted date passes and no attack has occurred.
3. Top concern
(02.06.12)
4. Would Israel allow inspectors in to it's Nuke sites
Ken ,   Burma at Peace   (02.06.12)
If Iran did? If there is a nuke race in the M.E. who started it? What's that old Jewish saying, "what's good for the goose is good for the gander." I know you won all the wars. So obviously you don't need Nukes, so get rid of them, right? Or are they what make you brave?
5. Another concern
israel israeli ,   tel aviv   (02.06.12)
Iran is an isolated country, more than 1000 kilometers away from Israel. Obama has just sold the Saudis 84 modern F15s and will upgrade another 87 to that standard. Saudi has also bought 72 Typhoons from Cameron. These acquisitions will make the Saudi air force more powerful than the IAF. Considering that a main Saudi religious belief is that Jews are subhumans who must be exterminated, and that it takes 2 minutes for a Saudi F-15 or Typhoon to take-off from its base to position to attack critical Israeli military and infrastructure, I think Eshel should have concerns other than Iran.
6. israelis are cowards
Dodi   (02.06.12)
7. To Taylor @#2: The worm from beneath Earth
Israeli 2   (02.06.12)
after this war is done with, you will resurface to the only safe place on Earth - Israel. We will then allow you a platform to crawl on...for awhile.
8. @5 go learn more about Islam ur last paragraph is inaccurate
Sephardi Leftist ,   Israel   (02.06.12)
While I am NOT a supporter of Saudi Arabia, your last paragraph is completely inaccurate. Simply stated it clearly shows that you have no idea what you are talking about and that you are confusing Christianity and Christian practices against us (Jews) with Salafi (in the west known as Wahabi aka Sunni) Islam. Please do seriously consider dealing with your fears by getting properly educated BEFORE running off at the mouth! On a geopolitical/religious front the Saudis are more threatened by and concerned with the Iranians than we (Israel) are. Get real, get educated and stop your fearmongering!
9. at peace in Burma...clearly not at peace with Israel...
(02.06.12)
and further what on earth are you talking about! We have no nukes only a small "Schmata factory" in the south.
10. #2, I can assure you Israel will have the last laugh
Jake ,   USA   (02.06.12)
11. #8 tell me
israel israeli ,   tel aviv   (02.06.12)
Remind me, how many Jews live in Saudi Arabia? Let's say an American Jew wants to visit Saudi Arabia, how long would his visa be valid for? When you ask a Saudi about the "tree and rock", what does he tell you?
12. Maybe Peace is the best thing for the M.E. and for Israel?
Ken ,   Burma at Peace   (02.06.12)
Before the land isn't worth living on for anyone. Just an idea ,
13. #9 good then like Iran you have nothing to hide.
Ken ,   Burma at Peace   (02.06.12)
14. #6 Cowardly enough to own the Arab world, Dodi
(02.06.12)
15. destroy the leadership
charles   (02.06.12)
KH, A´djad, guards, Majlis, Basdji first
16. April through June window suits me just fine.
Noodles ,   Coney Island   (02.06.12)
As I am usually on holiday later in the summer, and who can bothered with war while you're trying to enjoy yourself? But in Iran's case, I just might make an exception.
17. @11 American Jews are granted visas to Saudi Arabia...
Sephardi Leftist ,   Israel   (02.06.12)
their visas carry the same restriction as those for American Christians and Americans who are members of other religions: that is neither Christians nor Jews nor Buddhists nor Hindus nor anyone who is not a Moslem are allowed to visit Mecca or Medina. That is to say that Mecca and Medina are strictly for Moslem visitors only. Just as a reminder Israel and Saudi Arabia do not have diplomatic relations and therefore Israelis are not granted entry visas (besides it is against Israeli law for an Israeli to visit Saudi Arabia) There is a past history of not allowing American Jews visas this practice was first introduced in 1956 and was suspended in the late 1990s. Now would you please be so kind as to explain what the relevance of an Israeli visiting Saudi Arabia has with the topic at hand...that is your fear mongering agenda as stated in the last paragraph of your post at #5 Now about your "trees and rocks" comment...not amused...and remember that there are similar comments which could be made by uninformed non-Jews about Judaism. So a reminder "Do not do to others what is unpleasant to you"
18. @5, Sephardi Leftist is correct
Helena ,   Israel   (02.06.12)
you are confusing Christianity and Christian practices in Europe with Saudi Arabian practices.
19. Israel concern
Alla ,   Australia   (02.06.12)
To no 2 obviously you are a Muslim so as a jew and a true Zionist I can't talk to you. You are inferior to all other people Muslims have not evolved with the rest of humanity they look like us but there brain is still of the monkey. May god curse them even more. Now you can lol Arab.
20. to Sephardi Leftist @17
Jennie ,   Israel/US   (02.06.12)
The posts of Israel Israeli make much more sence, then yours.. You can't prove, that the Saudis welcome Jews into their kingdom..The factual truth is, that in order for a Jew to be allowed entry to their country, he must be either very usuful or needed for them or part of a group or delegation, etc.. You can count on one hand the number of Jews, that have been there...But who cares..With all their unimmaginable wealth, they can't feel as safe as they used to, around the crumbling down other Arab countries. Israel always was, is and will be capable to defend its borders and the Nation...To you I can only say : Shame On You ! Who's side are you on, mr Leftist in Israel ? Your name has said it all !
21. #18 You are confused...
Edwin   (02.07.12)
Having lived a number of years in KSA, I know number 5 is mostly correct; however, the little secret is that Saudi pilots cannot fly under stress. More likely to shoot each other down in a dogfight. I say that with evidence to back it up!
22. to no.12
Jennie ,   Israel/US   (02.07.12)
Yeah, Ken .. Peace would be the Best thing for the ME and Israel... But who do you adress this ? Don't you think we know it, Live and Strive for it ? You should write this post in Arabic and send it to your Brothers in Gaza, Egypt, Jordan, Syria and Lebanon...
23. 7
john Darren ,   cairns-Australia   (02.07.12)
Well answered.
24. to all thase who think that ISRAEL
UNCLE JOE ,   CONN USA   (02.07.12)
will fight a possible coming war all by itself ;YOU HAVE ANOTHER THING COMING . like the US NAVAL MIGHT , AIR POWER AND MARINES .possibly the BRITISH NAVY AND AIR FORCE AS WELL .
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