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'Israeli strike would only exacerbate conflict'
Yitzhak Benhorin
Published: 14.04.12, 09:56
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1. An Israeli attack on Iran will certainly fail to destroy...
Persian CAT   (04.14.12)
Iran's nuclear capabilities. But it sure will destroy a lot of Israel's capabilities to even defend itself against any attack by others. It's entirely up to Israel to be foolish...
2. Same thing about Osirak
Maxwell   (04.14.12)
Imagine if Israel had not bombed Osirak (against American & European objections), those Scuds that hit Israel in the Gulf War in 1991 would have had Nuclear warheads on them. And the Ayatollahs are 100X more fanatical & extreme than Saddam ever was !
3. US position is an ultimatum
Orestes ,   Seattle USA   (04.14.12)
not a "negotiating position." Conference FAIL. Back down the path to WW III.
4. former pentagon adviser on Mideast policy
JRG ,   USA   (04.14.12)
Your first mistake was listening to anything this guy has to say. He is in it for Obama and Obama's re-election. Do not believe anything coming out of Washington until the black sunni muslim, Illegally occupying the white house is booted out.
5. Iran
howard banks ,   boca raton fl/usa   (04.14.12)
any attack on Iran,would have to destroy their subs,and be a nuclear one ,a knockout hit,a country the size of New Jersey,as is Israel ,can not take a payback hit.
6. My way or the highway
Haider ,   Gothenburg, Sweden   (04.14.12)
That´s how Israel and the US, for that matter, approach other nations. So sad, when at the same time they claim to be supporting democracy.
7. #1 Israel will destroy itself from within
Ikarus ,   Stratonubulus   (04.14.12)
8. Keeping on talking !
Jane T   (04.14.12)
Iran and the West keep on talking since the past 10 years, just wasting time ! The West is more concerned about their economy than Israeli survival. Unless Iran stops all enrichment, hands over all stocks of 20% uranium & closes Fordow immediately, bomb the immediately !
9. A strike by Israel will be a lot more destructive than ...
Noodles ,   Coney Island   (04.14.12)
conventional wisdom is giving it credit for. Conventional wisdom is also vastly over-estimating Iran's retaliatory capabilities.
10. #6 well, I wish you go their way, pal
(04.14.12)
First, you are not Swedish and not from Sweden, nice try. But regardless, I wish you well living the way your mortal enemies build for you. Otherwise, save your racist demagogy for the peaceful forums of Al Jazeera or Al Qaeda sites. Your rants have no value here.
11. Teheran tyranny will be destroyed...
Long live the ,   GREEN REVOLUTION   (04.14.12)
...with, or without access to the Internet ;)
12. Persian Cat = not hailing from Persia
(04.14.12)
because Persian Internet is censured and eavesdropped. Those with Internet access are Persian Agents. You're not impressing or frightening us, creep.
13. #7 LOL! Persia first! Ahmedinejad will hang, like Saddam!
(04.14.12)
14. #5 thank you for worrying so much for Israel
AlKafir ,   Mecca   (04.14.12)
but the more I see hysterical Iranian agents posting Armaggeddon posts, the more I am convinced that Iran MUST BE NUKED, and the sooner, the better. Believe me, many Arabs will let a sigh of relief when that's done ;)
15. #7 meanwhile Teheran is destroying Iran...
(04.14.12)
I love it when primitive racist enemies waste their time trying to demoralize Israelis and Jews. They should examine history and observe that Jews always prevailed their occupiers, those who committed genocide and those who destroyed their temples. So the more you try to demoralize us, the stronger and more determined we are. Israelis are not like your average European cattle who have been selling their religion, heritage, values and lands for a few minutes more before they are decapitated. In the end, Israel will prevail while all its enemies will suffer and disappear. Happy dreams, Persian!
16. Persians are hated by everybody
(04.14.12)
especiallyeverybody especially by their Muslim Sunni brothers. I watched what people in Syria, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Egypt, Ramallah, Tunisia, Gulf States say and think about Iran. Iran's days are numbered. If not hit by others, Iran will crumble from within.
17. Swedish hate
Norman ,   FranceNormanF   (04.14.12)
We Know well how palestinian propaganda has brainwashed your country and thé hate you have for Israël. No matter what you think, it is baseless.
18. #1, Paper Tiger
Eldad ,   Israel   (04.14.12)
Don't kid yourself ; see Howard's post #5. There cannot be any other scenario. The sooner Iran realises this the sooner a peaceful relationship can commence between our two people. First, Iranians should get rid of the death-worshipping fanatics on top and join the rest of the pro-life sane world.
19. # 7 iran will kick ur ass
inconito   (04.14.12)
obviously, the faschistes are always unchangeable. iran should not have nuclear weapons to defend itself, but israel can have and can use them, do you really think the world will sit idly in front of a nuclear attack.
20. This "professor" is on Irans paylist !
Chris Rettenmoser ,   Bayerisch Gmain Germ   (04.14.12)
HE IS A TRAITOR !!!!
21. #1 how much oil have you drank today?
(04.14.12)
because you're hallucinating.
22. Didn't Lt.Col Nagl who helped author FM 3-24
Rod ,   Fargo N.Dakota   (04.14.12)
Who is part of your group CNAS have input from HRW and Carr center for human rights both recipients of George Soros money? And doesn't your group have ties to John Podesta.
23. COLIN KAHL ,ANOTHER ARMCHAIR
DA URBAN POET ,   SAFED OPERA HOUSE   (04.14.12)
Expert .And he is very mistaken ,an israeli strike on Iran will solve the problem and do a lot of good.I do not know what Nothinyahu is waiting for .
24. #20
inconito   (04.14.12)
then the entire staff of Pentagon and senior military officers American, are treated.
25. #19 who is "the world" exactly?
(04.14.12)
By looking at the UN we can see that "the world" is made up of corrupt demagogues, racist dismiss and bloodthirsty tyrants. God protect "the world" if "human rights" and "peace" are promoted by this gang of greedy and genocidal con artists.
26. they just don't get it do they?
(04.14.12)
Israel will NOT allow Iran to get nukes.
27. #2 propaganda !
inconito   (04.14.12)
Your assertion is not corroborated by the facts. Only a year after taking power, Saddam attacked iran in 1988 he used of gases against the Kurds, then against Iran. three later he invade Kuwait. iran has absolutely no comparable past. they are examples of healthy manthale compared to Arab dictators.
28. #24..."inconito"....don't be so fearful...because
Chris Rettenmoser ,   Bayerisch Gmain Germ   (04.14.12)
you are right !
29. Efficacy of Israel Strike
DEB ,   Wash DC   (04.14.12)
Kahl doesn't have the foggiest notion what the true situation is with Iran's nuclear program and Israel's military operation plans and capability. He is only doing typical liberal professor - talk. The US and rest of the West will crawfish on the negotiations and end up with mush that will leave Israel dangling - again. Hopefully Israel will choose acting in its interests over helping Obama get re-elected. Obama is not your friend.
30. iran can have the bomn anyway !!!
inconito   (04.14.12)
if israel act iranians going to lose sleep lol! I'm sure. 99% of milliatires and experts agree there is no debate, but consensus. if israel strike iran will anyway the bomb, if israel does not hit iran will gets the bomb anyway lol. israel poor.
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