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Report: Israel made sure no Russians in Latkia – then attacked
Roi Kais
Published: 16.07.13, 00:47
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1. Get the facts right
Shlomo ,   USA   (07.16.13)
Harpoon is ship-to-ship Tomahawk is ship-to-land and air-to-land. Does Isreal even have these? I thought they developed their own.
2. what is clear
tom ,   toronto, canada   (07.16.13)
it is perfectly clear that high-ranking officials in the obama administration approved this "leak", and made very sure that their trained seals in the media broadcast it far and wide. since the most likely outcome is some sort of clash between israel and the syrian regime and/or russia, it begs the question of why washington would want to exacerbate the conflict. the least evil explanation is that they're prepared to drag israel into the syrian civil war, just to help overthrow assad. "with friends like this, who needs enemies?"
3. Oh, I don't think so
Sarah B ,   U.S.A. / Israel   (07.16.13)
I'm pretty certain that Israel couldn't care less how many Russians were in Latakia.
4. Hundreds of working hours down the drain
Lo Haval   (07.16.13)
Workers toiled for hours on end to make these missiles so that they could be destroyed. What a waste of materials as well. When are they going to get the message?! Don't waste your money on game changing weapons! You won't be allowed to use them knuckle heads.
5. To: Tom at No. 2
Sarah B ,   U.S.A. / Israel   (07.16.13)
Of course you are talking about the trained seals that sit up, bark, clap their flippers and wait for a brightly colored beach ball. You're not talking about the United States Naval variety. Although I suppose you could be doing just that. I, for one, have not forgotten Somalia. Neither have I forgotten a Navy Seal venture into Abbbottabad that left the tail rotor assembly of America's most advanced military helicopter intact and on the ground .... where it instantly became for sale to the highest bidder -- including North Korea. Arf, arf! When do you suppose the American people will wake up to the fact that Hussein Obama is the worst enemy of the United States of America -- in history?
6. US promoting war
Josh ,   USA   (07.16.13)
This is a bizarre story. Why would the US want to promote a conflict between Israel and Syria? Hezbollah could get in, and the whole region could go up in flames. People in the US gov't were either leaking this on their own unapproved, or senior US Govt officials are bloody morons. Good gosh,n what a stupid, reckless thing to do.
7. Attack on Latkia
Russian informer ,   Moscow   (07.16.13)
Russian who gave information to Israel by the approval of the KGB & Putin to destroy them, hoping to get new order from Syria
8. To: Josh at No. 6
Sarah B ,   U.S.A. / Israel   (07.16.13)
The United States, under its current administration, would do anything to discredit or embarrass Israel. Although I do agree that senior United States government officials are a passel of idiots. Fish, after all, tend to stink from the head. Hussein Obama fits that bill remarkably well. But the Islamist-in-Chief is playing a very dangerous game. He is not particularly smart, and he's got a giant skeleton in his closet. He would do well not to irritate Israel too much. There will be hell to pay -- not to mention humiliation and impeachment. Hussein Obama was born in Kenya, which renders him ineligible for the office of the presidency. Israel has the proof. Right now, Israel is content to merely hamstring the pretender in the White House with our knowledge. Of course, we are free to publicize our documented knowledge at any time. Still want to push for an independent ersatz "Palestinian" state on Israeli soil, Mr. "President?" Really? Really, truly?
9. What I'd pay to see that proof..
BUILD BABY BUILD !!! ,   United States   (07.16.13)
question is, will it ever be made public? How many years after obama dies, I wonder? Meanwhile.. KEEP BUILDING !! Building is the best revenge.
10. - Sarah B.
G ,   Israel/Chicago   (07.16.13)
What is Obama's giant skeleton? Please share, I'm not mocking you. I really want to know!
11. Is Israel afraid of Russia?
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12. @ 5
Sheik Rattle & Roll ,   USA   (07.16.13)
Bibi is the worst Israeli PM in Israeli history, so I doubt Israel attacked Syria at all. Hezbollah is massing tens of thousands of missiles at Israeli cities and Iran is building nukes to launch at Tel Aviv and what is BIBI doing? He is doing this little Chihuahua bark about the threat and begging the big boys to strike or present a "credible massive" military strike. Bibi is a joke and is being laughed at by Iran and Hezbollah.
13. @ 8 Sarah BIG MOUTH
Sheik Rattle & Roll ,   USA   (07.16.13)
Some how, some where you got lost in the sauce. You always put this little, tiny country in the same league as the big boys. Your anti American/Obama rage is weak and pathetic. I have a ?. Why is Israel hiding the fact that it is attacking Syria? Is it afraid of a war with Syria? Is it afraid of a war with Hezbollah? Personally I believe any country that allows a terror organization to mass tens of thousands of missiles at it's citizens throat is weak and afraid, so mix that thought in your sauce.
14. Conjecture ala carte
mea   (07.16.13)
Of course Israel made certain the Russians were not on the ground. And Obama may not like Israel, but he certainly is not dumb enough to shove us into Syria's civil war. He couldn't, actually. It is even likely that the strike was coordinated with Hagel. I suspect there may be a bit of truth to the story that the former commander passed on info, but it is far more likely that Israel tracked the shipment via satellite.
15. # 11 LOL Other way around, Russia's afraid of Israel.
BUILD BABY BUILD !!! ,   United States   (07.16.13)
And add Syria to the fearee's. LOL KEEP BUILDING !!!
16. # 12 Sheik LOL maybe Syria and Russia are laughing now?
BUILD BABY BUILD !!! ,   United States   (07.16.13)
This time, just some expensive missiles lost... next time? KEEP BUILDING !!!! Seems Israel is laughing last and loudest.
17. we3macs@verizon.net
BUILD BABY BUILD !!! ,   United States   (07.16.13)
Sheik rattle and roll "Personally i believe any country that allows a terror organization to mass tens of thousands of missiles at it's citizens throats is weak and afraid" LOL do you realize how silly you sound in this context? Israel blew the Russian made sold to Syrian missile to kingdom come after they were housed in a facility that ISrael bombed to smitherines. Rant o McMuslim... KEEP BUILDING !!!!
18. Mysterues within mysteries
Stephen in New York   (07.16.13)
19. Any one believe Assad is so stupid?
Joe   (07.17.13)
To store all their Yahonts in one location knowing Israel has abilities to attack it? Even a janitor would know how to hide and spread misinfo. Why don't Israel try to send a ship near to Syria and announce it and test if they still have Yahonts? Bet no one dares.
20. More Gruel Please
hp ,   usa   (07.17.13)
Yes, I believe this. The neo-Nimrods also made sure the dish had run away with the spoon before firing... Whew... that was a close one! They don't want to brag about it though..
21. Yes Israel checked first so the crew of the dolphin
MILK D ,   East Coast/ USA   (07.21.13)
wouldn't end up swimming with the dolphins. And yes Sarah B the MIGHTY crew (what a joke) of the Dolphin sub would've been zapped the second a Russian servicemen got killed. The Russians have their most advanced sub killer off the coast for just that reason. The IDF could've fought back after your sub got sunk, but Bibi remembers Georgia and so do you. Go ahead kill a Russian servicemen EVEN BY ACCIDENT and watch ever so closely at your Navy get sunk. (hence the Russians most advanced destroyers and missile boats also off the coast. You need to understand we the USA are not going to be able to call a ceasefire before the IDF gets spanked. Trust me when I tell you Bibi and PUTIN knows whats gonna happen to the IDF if the mess up.
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