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Hezbollah: Israel can't fight Iran alone
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Published: 29.02.12, 21:54
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1. Israel can't fight Iran alone? Aren't hundreds of Israeli...
Alexander ,   Tel Aviv, Israel   (02.29.12)
...nukes enough to destroy Iran? Since when is Hizbollah concerned about Israel's well being? Hizbollah is being funded by Iran and if Israel strikes Iran than the funds Hizbollah receives are finished - that's maybe what Qassem failed to mention. Iran has threatened Israel with annihilation for decades since the Iranian king Mohammed Reza Shah Pahlavi was toppled by the Islamic lunatics in 1979. A strong country does not hide behind proxies and terror organizations. A strong country with hostile intentions confronts its enemies head on - which Iran has never done in relation to Israel. Every single time Iran has "confronted" Israel it was through the use of proxies - Hizbollah in Lebanon and Hamas in Gaza and terror attacks around the world against Israelis/Jews - without ever claiming responsibility. At the same time, the Iranian rhetorics are violent, vulgar and brutal in relation to Israel. Iran knows it can't push Israel too far. Qassem also 'forgets" that tiny Israel has beaten the crap out of Egypt, Syria, Jordan, Lebanon several times. Israel has more tanks and more fighter jets than Iran. Israel possesses nukes - Iran doesn't. And this is just quantity. We haven't talked quality yet. Israel could cross Syrian airspace easily a few years ago - remember? Israel could easily cross Iraqi air space during the bombing of Saddam Hussein's Osirak reactor - remember? Israel has sent fighter jets against anti-Israeli terror organizations in a few African countries south of Egypt -remember? Israel conducted simulated air fights over Italian air space. Look at the map: Italy is further away from Israel than Iran. Israel's enemies are afraid. They should be.
2. He's right.
William ,   Israel   (03.01.12)
Hasn't he noticed a growing group of isolationists calling on Iran to be hit? US, EU, Gulf Sunni States..... no, Israel won't be doing this alone. The party is just getting started - and Hizbullah might be the desert if they're not careful.
3. Master of the obvious.
(03.01.12)
You know, this guy thought this up all by himself. Clever.
4. Hexbollah: Israel Can't Fight Iran Alone
Cheryl ,   Chicago, IL   (03.01.12)
Israel is not alone; G-d is with Israel.
5. thing again
marcel   (03.01.12)
quassem, think again about what will happen if war breaks out. Last time you had luck in that olmert was running israel. Olmert was a coward and pacifist which is why he made so many concessions with no idea whatsoever of how you take an opponent. Bibi is not the greatest but in spite of your 50,000 rockets and troops, israel will unleash its own surprises to kill your group and nasrollah. Iran is too far away to really help you directly. So behave and count your days if you start. Once yaalon gets involved in the ground operations along with galant, you and nasrollah's time will be up. Thank allah that you had olmert and halutz last time,
6. Israel is more than up to the job.
Chaim ,   Israel   (03.01.12)
The truth: Israel shouldn't have to fight Iran alone. For Iran is ultimately a menace to the entire civilized world. However, Israel will almost certainly have to take out Iran's nukes alone. Just as we took out Saddam Hussein's nukes alone. Israel is more than up to the job.
7. Israel has the best weapon of all
Zvi ,   Los Angeles. USA   (03.01.12)
#1 Alexander is right! Just remember 1967 when Israel defeated the whole regional Arab coalition in Six Days! But most of all Israel is the ally of HaShem. As it is written: "When thou goest forth to battle........do not be afraid of them for the Lord thy G-d is with thee who brought thee up out of the land of Egypt". I trust in the IDF and the Mighty Hand of the Holy One.
8. bagdad bob rises again
Yotasog ,   Riverside, USA   (03.01.12)
Seems I heard this guy before in Bagdad telling how the Americans were being destroyed, and slaughtered Really
9. loleth
mika ,   australia   (03.01.12)
You forget, Iran isn't Jordan, Lebanon, Syria.. even those countries don't have a practical capability of military might as much as Iran.. Let alone Israel having to retreat from Lebanon and not accomplishing anything or destroying Hezbollah.
10. lynching in haifa
ishmael   (03.01.12)
teh 10 arabs along with the 20 others in haifa who carved the forehead and beat 2 idf soldiers out of uniform the other night should be executed, no question about it. Jail is too soft, if fact, israeli jails tend to empower arabs with 3 sumptuous meals, tv, papers, library priviledges and correspondence course. it is a joke. Lynching idf soldiers is a capital offense and the arabs have to be executed. That israel cannot do it reflects its historic problems with force and sovereignty.Once the arabs are found guilty and judgement is passed, they should be executed
11. why quote this raghead...
William ,   Beirut, Lebanon   (03.01.12)
... It is a waste of ink and space to bring this imbecile's statement on Ynet... who cares about what he says... or what his whole tribe says... they are playing Gods in Lebanon and terrorizing the country... A few days ago the Lebanese ISF finally got their act together and took out one of his cronies in the heart of Beirut... he was a car thief and a leading member of their gang... This thug's days are numbered and I wish Bibi would reduce the numbers because it is always up to Israel to clean up shit like this...
12. You mean Israel should seek Hezballahs support ?
who cares   (03.01.12)
13. ISRAEL HAS ALWAYS BEEN ALONE
Robert Morley ,   FARMINGTON,WV   (03.01.12)
Israel has always been alone , in all it's wars the Jewish state has fought. Why does Israel need help now for , from it's cold weather friends. Like America and everybody else.
14. peace now
HeinrichHeine ,   Berlin, Germany   (03.01.12)
Why you only want to fight ? "we have more rockets, nukes, jets" every time this destroying power ? Why people cant live peaceful in middle east...without nukes and racism. iran attacked in last years not one country...why some countries need enemies?! Everytime enemies ? Every people can live peaceful together, that is what i hope a.wish.
15. JESUSALEN
cristian ,   JESUSALEN   (03.01.12)
the mistake humanity slave for centuries ever will be inequality dissapointment to flourish the wickedness of his ambition giving birth to anxiety insists revolt suffering to ignore where the truth lies in each failure left a chunk of terror and we continue the error who never die is the error you staking on the edge of temptation if it is good for me it is bad for you will it be that the same place not fit two? closed to think that truth does not exist let the full illusion of scars in each failure left a chunk of terror and we continue crying the error hard life to fool heart value full of thorns the time is scape where nobody saw and they want to catch him to get revenge revenge! in each failure left a chunk of terror crying a chunk of terror
16. The reverse applies: Nuke Iran Monkey will set M/E ablaze.
BUTSeriously ,   Sydney   (03.01.12)
The world knows this, including all Islamic states, Europe, Russia, China and India. And all the world are acting cowardly by silence. Iran is a Baghdad Bob who uses terror groups as proxies - the mark of a coward pretending to be religious.
17. TANTE RIVKAH
David ,   New York, NY   (03.01.12)
My tante Rivkah says Israel CAN succeed in the mission by herself and I would weight her authority on the subject and Qassem's just about equally.
18. News Flash Punk: Israel ISNT going in alone
Ezra ,   US   (03.01.12)
And not just the US will be kicking backsides in the ME: Britain, Canada, Australia, France, Italy, Germany, Norway, Romania and many others will be flying sorties over Iran: face it: without Assad and Iran, Hezbollah and Hamas are finished completely. Yeah, yeah....you'll do your sissy hit and run nonsense but that will wear out soon enough and just like the great afghan warriors who never lost a war...until they got whooped and re-directed by the US (who BTW, lost VERY few troops in the 11 years there)---and the "mother of all wars" weenie, Sadaam....as well as the Gideon bible reading holy Muslim warrior Osama bin-dead(for quite sometime now: did u idiots ever locate your terrorist buddy??? Thought not)---you guys will meet your end in like they did. Face the facts: your religion or whoever u pray to isn't there to help u: ever think u might be doing something wrong? Ever think all the hype wears thin after a while and that when not a single one of your prophecies comes true no one will take u seriously ever again? Well, it's happened. Good luck. Crawl back in your rat hole and enjoy living like a cowardly rodent.
19. the converse is more true...
shmulke ,   w coast USA   (03.01.12)
Iran can't fight Israel alone. They've armed and bankrolled Hezbollah, Syria, and Hamas and enabled terrorists to do their dirty work around the globe. This Qassem clown, puppet of Ahmadinjihad and Nutsrollah, is whistling in the dark, because he knows if Iran is invaded and unable to help Hezbollah, he and his fellow paramilitary terrorists will have a lot to answer for from the Lebanese people.
20. Excellent Predictor
Dr Langhorne ,   NYC USA   (03.01.12)
Given his predictions about his buddy Basher Assad, Israel has nothing to worry about.
21. #1: Alexander is a super analyst.
Israeli 2   (03.01.12)
Your other talkbacks was accurate also.
22. Guy in the picture looks worried.
leo ,   usa   (03.01.12)
23. Israel won't be alone, Sheik..
ben zeev ,   haulam   (03.01.12)
the real one, Hashem will be with us, as always. Will be David versus Goliath , all over again. My advice to you Sheik , hold your fire and no one will hurt you. Your choice !
24. Israel can't fight Iran... In Israel? Where is Iran attack?
Miron ,   USA   (03.01.12)
25. To #1
Patlippe ,   US   (03.01.12)
Be a little bit reasonable and stop the show off. Not Israel can't do the war alone. First Iran is bigger 90 times than Israel + believe it or not, Iran have already nukes, do the math ! Second, the flying distance between Iran and Israel = 1537Km+ so it's not like flying over Ghaza + Iran is not Hamasn they have advanced weapons. Third, The funny part in your analyse is when you mention the war against Egypt, Syria, Jordan etc...We are in 2012 dude, everyone has weapons and yes Israel is strong, but don't forget that the Human loss factor is more fatal on Israel then the other countries. Fourth, remember the war against Lebanon 2006, after 33 days Israel couldn't even stand up for Hezbollah with the massive help of USA, now you can tell yes we can nuke them, indeed but trust me, they can nuke you as well, don't forget that all the chemicals factory and Demona can be targeted. The next war could bring destruction on Israel and it's something that you can't afford !!! Stop calling for useless war and from your excitement, i can guess that you don't even live in Israel !
26. iran
spookey ,   birmingham uk   (03.01.12)
what a deluded , man you dont wage war these days with man power , does he not relise israel could decimate the whole of the middle east at the touch of a button
27. Middle East is alread "ablaze" and we haven't done anything
rebecca ,   Modiin   (03.01.12)
Arab Spring seems to be pretty "alight" all on it's own.
28. Now its Qassem beating the Hezbollah Drums
Sammy ,   Newcastle   (03.01.12)
What sheer brazen arrogance....A bunch of puffed up comedy caricatures On whose behalf are they speaking? Palestinians? You MUST be joking Lebanese? Having a laugh? The Arab World: What are they comedians? Their jokes gone flat...
29. Note the emphasis on lack of courage and reservations.
rebecca ,   Modiin   (03.01.12)
It's all talk for the Arabs - they're good at hot air. "Israel does not have the capability nor the courage to wage war by itself on Iran, while America has reservations because of the dangers of this war and because of the upcoming (presidential) election," he said. We've proved we have the courage often as the Arabs (and "Palestinians") ran away with tails between legs.
30. To #26
Patlippe ,   US   (03.01.12)
Yeah right !, Wake up from this delusion !! If they were capable of doing that, they would have done it years ago ! Please cut us your crap !
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