Opinion  Ron Ben-Yishai
Syrian rockets aimed at Tel Aviv
Ron Ben Yishai
Published: 09.08.07, 21:59
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31. olmert has already made plain he has surrendered
yahn goodey   (08.10.07)
the muslims are just tired of waiting around for him to wave the white flag .they're not interested in taking prisoners that they have to feed and shelter-----they want us dead and out of the way.now if only the +60 mks that voted for peres and support olmert that gave us barak for surrender minister could figure that out we with G-Ds help would not have to go thru this insane hell
32. relax
sabra ,   beirut   (08.10.07)
Dear All Let us hope for peace. Syria and Israel never attacked eachother for the last 34 years! i dont they will ever do. Relax. We in lebanon want peace, what a bad neighbourhood! love to All Sabra, Beirut
33. The Stage is Set
john ,   nz   (08.11.07)
Israel's leadership is @ all time useless. As a result, it's neighbor's are more aggressive. I believe Syria, under the command and protection of Iran will fire the first shot. Israel will respond in devastation. US would take this opportunity to attack Iran's nuke.Taiwan seize this opportunity to invade Taiwan once US hands are tied. Hell broke lose. Sun will never rise again. Everybody happy?
34. Israel no London Antwerp 1945 RIGHT ???
M. Segal ,   Mpls America   (08.11.07)
I doubt Syria hopes to do what saddam Husseins Iraq regime did fire scud missiles at Israel Kuwait Saudi Arabia etc I doubt Syria is that isolated Assad is definately no Saddam Hussein has no regime in his own image as S H had has had in Iraq etc RIGHT ??? question is could Syria fight a guerila war in the Golen Heights using the ruged geography geology terrain topography etc to hide troops with anti tank anti armor piecing missiles that could knock out even 50 100 Israeli tanks armored vehicles with machine guns to mop up the Ak 47 is no longer a viable weapon except to guard a wounded prisionier not capable of physicialy attempting to escape it can do little unless anti tank missiles penetrator explosives have first rendered IDF helpless RIGHT ??? 2006 Lebanon proved droping 4 million cluster bombs with no readily seen target does not hurt guerilas hidden from tanks from air strikes who may even get behind or other vulnerable points to IDF tactics RIGHT ??? could Syria do this RIGHT ??? Missiles scuds no but 2006 may be RIGHT ??? THANK YOU... M. Segal
35. G-d is GREAT
Jonathan ,   East Coast, US   (08.11.07)
G-d is GREAT and will assist in the event of war with Syria by empowering Israel with the power that no-one has yet seen, or has not seen in many years. Israel will survive! The fury will be unleashed unto Syria! Fear not, just say a prayer or keep Israel in our prayers, as G-d is GREAT and will empower Israel to win the coming Syrian war, should Syria plan such an event!
36. syria has more than 1000 ss21 missile
tea man ,   marjayoun   (08.11.07)
500 of them tipped with VX and that is not a cold medicine the rest are either high explosives or dirty radioactive bombs you people brag how you will destroy syria with nukes do you think that syria doesn't know that fact and -they will go for MAD then what yahoa or G-D will save you every body will go and bite the dust stay on your prescribed medication before the opthomologist give you his own
37. Denial is an evil state of bliss
Lisa ,   USA   (08.11.07)
#32....I empathize with the desires of your heart but power, greed and religious zeal are running the show today and peace is not a part of the equasion. I agree that Isiah 17 is on the precipous of being fulfilled, and shortly after that, much more prophecy from Luke, Mark, Matthew, Ezekiel, Romans and finally Revelation will quickly unfold. I appreciate what the author of post 26 wrote and dont doubt his words for one moment. Please do not doubt mine either and choose to appreciate the power of the Creator.
38. 33; I mean China will invade Taiwan
john ,   nz   (08.11.07)
39. #21
Gad   (08.11.07)
One thing Isrel never talks about is nukes so if you ar ebasing your research on talkback forums then you need a lesson in credible sources. Zionism is baed on survival and while not perfect is a form of sel preservation. Islamic fundamentalism is an offensive 'weapon' aimed at everyone outside of it with the purpose of destroying in its path. Logically then Zionism must be much worse and Israel must be dismantled while Ismalimc Fundamentalism must be fostered and encouraged wherever possible. Great analysis my friend.
40. Deterrence against Rocket attacks
Brod ,   USA   (08.11.07)
Israel should reinforce its Deterrence against rocket attacks on its city by the surrounding ravenous wolves. Israel should warn them that should any of its cities be hit by their rockets, Israel will hit their cities with a Nagasaki. It is time to do away with the tit for tat war. War should be ended permanently by using the weapon of Deterrence.
41. #26 #36 The scenario is realistic
Brod ,   USA   (08.11.07)
The scenario you painted is realistic. Israel needs to prepare its people and defense and be very vigilant and not be distracted by the peace crap ploys of the dark forces. In modern warfare where high tech weaponry is deployed such as the use of giant bullets (rockets), Israel will have to utilize such weaponry. When the enemy is feverishly stockpiling and deploying such weapons and tipping them with Chemical or Biological substance which they got from Saddam's hidden storage in Syria, Israel will have to act fast and not be the first recipient of such an attack.
42. to 37
Sabra ,   Beirut   (08.11.07)
I feel sorry for people who believe in all this religious nonesense and stories! The people who founded israel were highly intellectual, liberal, etc..zionism was not a religious movement! choose to appreciate the power of the creator?? what the hell does this mean? The creator wants to destroy all of us.....Hey may be we have different notions of a creator.... Peace, Salam, Shalom to all Sabra
43. to 37 again
Sabra ,   Beirut   (08.11.07)
I forgot to say that it is so easy for you to theorise about the middle-east and all these nightmare scenarios! Would you have the same vision if you were living around here and not in the good old USA! Would you imagine your kids ad loved ones going through the destruction you are envisiging....relax again....have a glass of wine and pray for us all....it is really nice down here and we will find a way to live together!
44. A war with syria will be a war with islamic rep.Iran too.
Ahmed ,   Egypt   (08.11.07)
it´s a very serious matter. However i think that restablish golan for syrian nation is a neccesary good step for peace.
45. to 44
Sabra ,   Beirut   (08.11.07)
i dont believe in the notion of exchanging peace with land will ever work. Sinai is back to Egypt but how many Egyptians believe in peace with Israel...it is a cold peace. A different approach is needed.
46. #45 are you tell me that you want a war?
Ahmed ,   Egypt   (08.11.07)
Because your words means it.......Israel will return golan heights,i´m sure.Without golan heights there will be no peace,this is impossibly.Syrians don´t accept a peace without golan heights.You must remember that ONU reconoigze golan heighs as syrian territory.
47. Peace for Land Accord.
Walldizo ,   damas   (08.14.07)
To # 26 My guess is that you must be a cooky.This coming round if it happened, will be strictly limited to your Apertheid entity and not against the US.The purose of such confrontation is to get Israel adhering to international resolutions pertaining to Arab lands illegally occupied by Israel.Arabs are getting desperately frustrated with lies and deceits carried out by American hepocratic brokerage.So as it stands, the only way out of this unwanted carnage is to settle this conflict peacefully through ending occupation and stopping dramatizing the issue.The world is tierd of Israel's desdain of Internation legitimacy.
48. My nightmare scenario...
Jim ,   Coralville, Iowa, US   (08.15.07)
... goes something like this: 1. Hezbullah launches a new offensive in Lebanon to overthrow the existing government. It takes over southern Lebanon and starts launching rocket attacks into Israel. Israel retaliates, bringing world condemnation upon them. 2. Syria comes to the defense of the poor embattled freedom fighters in Lebanon and launches missile attacks into Israel. At least one of these missile payloads is VX gas. 3. VX is a chemical Weapon of Mass Destruction. By international law, Israel would have the right to retaliate with its own WMD. Israel doesn't have chemical or bio-toxin WMDs, they have nuclear WMDs. Things get very hot in Damascus for a few milliseconds. 4. The mutual defense agreement between Syria, Iran, and Russia goes into effect. Russia denounces Israel's criminal use of nuclear weapons and calls on the UN to denounce Israel. 5. A humanitarian crisis explodes as refugees from Syria overwhelm resources in Jordan, Turkey, and Iraq. Iran accuses Coalition forces of trying to use the confusion to invade Iran and starts firing Katusha rockets from Iran onto US and UK bases in Iraq. 6. Russia reminds the US and UK that with the mutual defense pact now in effect, if the US or UK should retaliate against the rocket attacks, Russia would be forced to join in defending their Iranian allies. Russia also hints that since Israel has use nuclear weapons, Russia may have to use nuclear weapons, too. 7. The US president declines to send any aid or show of support for Israel, stating that he "does not want to inflame an already dangerous situation." 8. War of Gog and Magog proceeds. Boy, won't that be fun.
49. Syrian Attack
Ann ,   U.S.A   (08.18.07)
Be prepared of course. but know that you are God's Chosen People and that Supernatural Protection and miracles happen in Israel. And know JerUSAlem that Christians in the USA are praying for you. Trust our God there is a larger plan that is entirely in God's control. Fear not you are God's chosen people. Pray with us to our God-Prayer answered by God is stronger than any bomb or sneaky land buying deal. Also you Christians in selling land to terrorists-God sees what you are doing!! and selling your land to terorists is wrong!! My prayers are for God to protect Israel may no weapon formed against you prosper-Amen and Shalom!! -Ann( a Christian in the U.S.A. who prays for the Peace of Israel and Jerusalem and for Jews around the world)
50. Nuke
NYC ,   NYC   (09.03.08)
Wait for the nuke from Iran, and see, morrons.
51. Syrian Missiles
Yessir Urafart ,   Brooklyn US   (11.23.10)
Mutually assured destruction. If G-d forbid Iran, Syria, Hizbollah, etc are crazy enough to launch another attack against the Israeli populace, it will be the end for them. Damascus will be dust, probably nuclear dust. The entire region will become uninhabitable. It's a lose/lose proposition for the Middle East and the World. Assad should take his head out of his ass and realize that there is only one answer: unconditional recognition of Israel.
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