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Report: Israel asks for ‘air corridor’ to attack Iran
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Published: 24.02.07, 11:48
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1. is privacy EVER a concern?!
ciara ,   australia   (02.24.07)
ja, lets also give them the date planned for this attack?! how on earth does this info get public!!!!
2. the great nation of israel will defeat the iranian hitler
debra ,   usa   (02.24.07)
he will be buried like a rat by israeli bombs in the tunnels he is building. and the brave jewish people will have won a have a victory over the evil that faced them. ISRAEL IS FOREVER AND EVER.
3. Kurdistan is not Iraq
Joel Susser   (02.24.07)
The Kurds should have a state. There very pro Western. Israel should fly over Kurdistan and bomb these Mullah's.
4. "Air Corridor" consequences
Hani ,   Palestine   (02.24.07)
1) Iran will interpret that as US complicity in direct attack on Iran. 2) Iran will then proceed to intensify insurgency activity in Iraq, which is already in mayhem. 3) Despite crippling Iranian defence systems, Iran will mange to retaliate against US interests in the Gulf, and quite possibly, closing the Hormuz Bay or making it as hostile, impenetratable zone. This will cause oil prices to skyrocket. 4) Terrorist activities to increase exponentially in the west, causing the people to feel more vulnerable and achieving the exact opposite effect as... The lying machine in Washington runs on automatic.
5. Stop talking about it in the press and just do it
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6. AIR CORRIDOR..........................
MAHMOOD ,   LONDON-UK   (02.24.07)
I find it amazing that it has appeared in press that Israel has or will ask for air corridor.Of course, if Israel has to conduct an airraid on the Nuclear facilities in Iran,which I personally doubt,it is but obvious that the air corridor will have to be provided by USA controlled air space in Iraq.This sounds more like phycological pressure and warning to Iran.Carries no strategic value in terms of press report.
7. Good
Joe ,   Ohio, USA   (02.24.07)
Keep your options open, and make sure you got your ducks all lined up. Then if the need is unavoidable your ready.
8. Expect rocket attacks from Hezbollah & Hamas ur backyard !!
KMR ,   Middle East   (02.24.07)
9. Israel will do everything according to Ancl Sam order
Eddie Shor ,   Ariel Israel   (02.24.07)
10. Can Israel go to war with this minister of defense?
Otter ,   Canada   (02.24.07)
The media on Thursday ran pictures of Defense Minister Amir Peretz on a hill in the Golan Heights, inspecting his troops through binoculars with the lens caps on. Today the Jay Leno Show made fun of Mr Peretz and showed him looking through those binoculars three times in a row. This show is watched by millions of Americans and Canadians. Mr Peretz needs a very long vacation, starting now.
11. WHOEVER TALKED ABOUT THIS SHOULD BE COURT MARTIALED
Zvi ,   USA   (02.24.07)
If this is really true, then whoever broadcast to the press Israel's planned path of attack needs to be jailed for treason.
12. WHY IS THIS IN THE PAPER!!!
M. Martin ,   NYC/Tel-Aviv   (02.24.07)
Now the Iranians will read it and prepare accordingly. Another bang up job by the Israeli government and media.
13. Wonder what other options bush will use?
AR ,   USA   (02.24.07)
Diplomacy is out of the question so i guess war is the first option. Ok DR lets here one of your gems. Bye the way if the gov keeps saying Iraq is a soveirn nation why are the Israelis asking Americans to fly over Iraqi airspace? Shouldnt they be asking Maliki?
14. Israel should not attack Iran now
Y ,   N   (02.24.07)
To destroy all the nuclear facilities and sites where Iran is developing their nuclear program Israel have to start a long campaign of bombing. Can Israel do that? I think it would be better to try other ways to make Iran abstain from developing nuclear weapons. Like supporting opposition groups within Iran and take the lead in an international campaign to pressure Iran through economic sanctions. If that dont work Israel should make it absolutely clear to Iran that it has an nuclear capability and that Israel is ready to use it if Iran continues to issue threats against Israel. An better option is to let the US do the job.
15. Attacking Iran
Ger ,   Raanana, Israel   (02.24.07)
The Shin Bet should do everything possible to find this blabbermouth and prosecute him or her for disclosure of military information. This is ridiculous. When will we learn to keep our big mouths shut?
16. Iran cannot be touched
Arabian Wolf   (02.24.07)
whit their Tor-m1 systems whitc can take on anything and courageous Iranian pilots in their F-14 fighters with blessing from Allah(PBUH) nothing can stop their peaceful nuclear program
17. Why does the media keep on regurgitating
Antonio ,   Haifa   (02.24.07)
this trash made up by the British tabloids? Talking about lack of journalistic integrity! Shame on Ynet.
18. ha
HEZBOLLAH   (02.24.07)
they wont do anything. i gaurantee you they wont. isreal wouldnt get into a war with iran now, until USA is back and ready from iraq, isreal wont do anything.i have already made a deal with a guy here called Jellybean that if they do, i wont talk bad about isreal again here.
19. The US is pulling Israel's strings again
Michelle T ,   San Diego   (02.24.07)
Israel is following the Americans' orders. The US wants Israel to take the blame and consequences for attacking Iran. This doesn't come from Olmert's own initiative. His spineless government would not even think of doing this on its own. He sounded very reassuring just the other day, about how sanctions were working so well. I can't help but feel ambivalent about this. Both options are dangerous for Israel: either attacking Iran or doing nothing. G-d will guide you.
20. Ciara #1 is right! Time to save our comments to ourselves.
forever Israel ,   Brazil   (02.24.07)
21. ALTERNATIVE CORRIDOR
MAHMOOD ,   LONDON-UK   (02.24.07)
On second thought,I believe that an alternative 'corridor' for the Israrl's Airforce has already been arranged with countries having vested interest somewhere in the region.To distract the possibility of public knowledge......the article.
22. When are the next elections in Israel?
Eduardo ,   Santa Cruz, Spain   (02.24.07)
I don't see a government that took its pants down during the Hizbullah/soldier kidnap incident doing what needs to be done.
23. Have Some Common Sense.
Terry ,   Eilat, Israel   (02.24.07)
1. The Iranians do not need an article in a British journal to know that both Israel & America have plans for a preemptive military strike. 2. All militaries make contingency plans for many eventualities. That is part of their job description. 3. These plans may or may not be realized depending on events, new intellegence, & political support. 4. Supposed "leaks" like this are often a means of communication & a way to put pressure on both allies & enemies. Gov'ts do this all the time.
24. Never Ever
willihudso ,   england   (02.24.07)
Israel seeks US green light for Iran attack: report This would be illegal under international law US or UK does not have authority to allow third party countries to wage war on others from Iraq
25. Honestly,i think USA will not attack IRAN
Adnan   (02.24.07)
26. How to deal with Iran effectively without war
Larry ,   Eastbourne, UK   (02.24.07)
It can be done, but it won't. However, here are my proposals:- 1. Ahmadinejad must be put on trial for incitement to genocide. 2. Iran must be expelled from the United Nations. 3. There must be a total worldwide embargo on Iranian oil. 4. There must be a total worldwide embargo on all other trade with Iran. 5. Individuals, organisations, companies, banks etc must be barred from any dealings with Iran. Telephone, mail and other links must be cut. 6. Diplomatic relations with Iran must be terminated. 7. Iranian assets worldwide must be seized and used to compensate terror victims. 8. Iran must be barred from participation in all international events including sporting events like the World Cup or Olympic Games. All readers who agree with the above please pressure your elected representatives to demand action by your governments along the above lines or else provide an explanation of why they will not do so.
27. To Larry in Eastbourne
Reality Check ,   BaGolan   (02.24.07)
At least you have a sense of humour!
28. This is a set up
Jared ,   Stillwater, USA   (02.24.07)
This is a trick to set up a flank. IAF would fly over Saudi Arabia, Turkey or Pakistan. This is just to make Iran reinforce its defense on the borders with Iraq.
29. Iran Asks Jordan "air Corrider " TO
1.5 Billion Muslims   (02.24.07)
Attack Israel : Israel is threat to the peace of the region . Reality Check, world
30. Again????
Casey ,   germany   (02.24.07)
Again ,Israeli are asking permission...can't do anything without the support of USA
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