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Former MI chief: Israel can't face Iran alone
Daniel Edelson
Published: 11.03.09, 15:22
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1. Excuse me,I will give my opinion once again
Keren ,   Israel-SP   (03.11.09)
"The price is known – the Golan Heights – and a decision should be made as to whether we are willing to pay it or not," he said. My opinion is that Israel has no what to discuss about this matter.It is NO! And ,if I were Bibi,I would gather with all religious sages in Israel and ask their ,firstly very deliberated,opinion about the matter and how to deal with it. In difficult times,all points of view should be pondered,and I know(at least this is my experience)Religious are very consistent and pondered in their opinions,being them religious,political or military. I think so.
2. #1 Keren
Marco ,   Spain   (03.11.09)
You get my vote for queen of empty testosterone!
3. This General
Brod ,   USA   (03.11.09)
who does not know what he is talking about. He does not seem to know Israel's capability. I would rather believe Olmert who says that Israel is a very powerful country. Israel's enemies better understand it.
4. To: Marco at No. 2
Sarah ,   New York City, USA   (03.11.09)
Why is it that anytime a woman sets forth an opinion which you do not like or with which you do not agree, you start talking about testosterone? Got some problems in that regard, dear? Perhaps you should try Viagra. P.S. Keren raises perfectly valid points. The Golan has already been formally annexed to Israel, and will never be on the table. Israel is a Jewish state, which means that all segments of the Jewish community -- secular and religious -- should participate in the political process. The only exception is that the Satmer and the Neturei Karta will not be invited to offer their opinions -- we already know them, and they are a distinct minority view, an anti-Zionist view, and therefore irrelevant. Good luck with the testosterone problem, Marco. Try not to obsess over it too much. Not all problems can be fixed, no pun intended.
5. then Turn your back and run as usual!!!
Tayfun_Turkey ,   Istanbul   (03.11.09)
6. Brod
James ,   Washington DC   (03.11.09)
Sure you are right! This guy who happened to be the IDF Military Intelligence Chief does not know. But you sitting in Jerk Water USA know…. LOL
7. Defeatist positions
Ricardo Macher ,   KarneiShomron-Israel   (03.11.09)
With people like this having been MI leaders, no wonder we lost Lebanon II and were ill prepared. His opinions are highly political and for sure the taste of Barak and his friends. Just remember that we never won a war because of the high echelon sitting in Tel Aviv, but because of generals, like Sharon, who said: "To hell with jojmologuim" (that's clever guys)
8. I believe Israel can face Iran alone!
Maria ,   MD   (03.11.09)
God Almighty is on their side, have you forgotten that already? How many wars did Israel win so far.I truly believe she won wars in Gaza War and with Hezbollah as well. If they face Iran, if I were Israel, first of all, I would place my civilians in a better place [better bomb shelters]. Iran should evacuate all its civilians so that Israel won't be blamed for civilian casualties. Then Israel can face Iran.She can do it! DON'T EVER UNDERESTIMATE ISRAEL! SHE'S VERY POWERFUL BECAUSE SHE HAS ALL- POWERFUL GOD!!!!!!!!!!!LONG LIVE ISRAEL!!!!!!Only you can defend yourself and your people.These countries that are allies to you,I'm sure they will abandon you.
9. You know what this general lost
Maria ,   MD   (03.11.09)
HIS FAITH IN THE GOD OF ISRAEL!
10. WHY IS THAT THE PRICE FOR PEACE?
Aaron ,   SF, USA   (03.11.09)
Israel is the only country to ever give back land gained during war time in an effort for peace. The peace agreement between Israel and Egypt was the best move ever taken by Israel, but the Golan heights and the situation with Syria is completely different. Also, how many Israeli's trust Syria with their water supply? Why does Israel have to give land in order for Syria to stop being the middle man of terror between Gaza and Iran? It's bullshit. This is why the West Bank situation should be tackled first, once Palestinians have complete self-governing the Arab league will warm up to Israel, and talks with Iran can be better facilitated.
11. Either give it up or loose it by Force
Korosh ,   Toronto, Canada   (03.11.09)
It is amazing to read the view points of Israeli citizens. they are even worse than their American friends. so blind and brain washed. To those who believe Golan belongs to Israel: you either give up Golan and all occupied territories belonging to Palastine, and Lebanon or loose it by force and humuliation. Do you honestly believe this land is the Americas and just like the natives the Palastinians will be forgotten??!!! Shame on you!
12. #8 Maria: Right!
JC ,   USA   (03.11.09)
Arabs continue to lose wars to Israel but say they win. They resort to terrorism because allah cannot win agaisnt YHVH. Israel's existence has nothing to do with her generals or the USA. YHVH protects her! YHVH is removing the USA from the scene so that the whole world will know who HE is! Praise YHVH!!
13. He means politically not militarily.
vit ,   usa   (03.11.09)
14. Smart guy
shangool ,   L.A, california   (03.11.09)
at least someone in the israeli military has a brain!!
15. #8 Maria
Marco ,   Spain   (03.11.09)
Maria you say in your tb "I believe Israel can face Iran alone! " Well, well, well, it seems that Maria here knows better than former MI chief Major General Aharon Ze'evi-Farkash! I believe the General does have inside informaion that he bases his opinion on, what about you Maria? Do you have your own little intelligence service? Or are you going to accuse the General of being Anti- Semitic? Shame on you Maria, you are not fit to carry a Spanish name!
16. #12 JC
Maria ,   MD   (03.11.09)
Very well said about God's removing the USA from the scene. A Bible scholar said the same thing,I read or heard it somewhere.You know what I think, these Americans will go back to where they really belong originally, to ancient Europe, Asians to ancient China and India.All the Jews to their ancestral homeland, Arabs and Palestinians to Egypt and Africa.Because Israel will fight against these people[not to forget Russia and Iran].Not all Europeans,Asians, Arabs,Persians are against Israel,probably they will side with Israel in end times.[my opinion only].Just ignore it.
17. Uniquely Qualified (to Screw Up)
Katz ,   Miami USA   (03.11.09)
MI Chief from '02 to '06. Hamastan and the Lebanon fiasco.
18. Sorry, #11, we don't have gill,
Alex ,   Haifa, Israel   (03.11.09)
nor we are adapted particularly well to aquatic life, so we best stay as we are, thank you very much. Also, in the span of the last 60 years I counted at least tree major attempts to "take it back" (how can you take back something that never was yours, I have no idea, but I digress). They all failed. So go tell your scary tales to someone else. We know better.
19. "Israel can't face Iran alone"???
marlene ,   Philadelphia, USA   (03.11.09)
YES YOU CAN! G-d is with you. It is written.
20. Because of your mean rulers
Maria ,   MD   (03.11.09)
I have this name. My country ruled by your people for more than 300 years.I read in a book that Spanish changed our names because they couldn't pronounced our ancestors' names.I wish Great Britain ruled over us rather than Spain. Great Britain brought true Christianity to USA,Canada,Australia,and NZ.Spain taught us how to corrupt and to be snob and introduced the wrong Jesus to us.Haven't you noticed all the countries used to control by Spain,they became Third World countries[from Asia to South America-----imagine]. Your Bloody Mary [the daughter of King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella] almost ruin England.Pilgrims came to America to have religious freedom.But Spain came to some countries to take their gold.You expelled all your Jews,that's why Spain empire fell.
21. #4 Hi Sarah
Keren ,   Israel-SP   (03.11.09)
I agree about Naturei Karta,but I think Satmer are nice people. I don't know them particularly but I have friends who know them and the information I have is that they are good people.
22. #20 Maria
Marco ,   Spain   (03.11.09)
Maria you are missing the point here. I could care less about your name. The issue here is your little intelligence service that gave you information that you want us to believe is more credible than the information the General has! You went about in your tb rambling about God knows what!
23. #4 Sarah
Marco ,   Spain   (03.11.09)
Sarah I responded to your tb, but it seems that Ynet did not like my response to the part where you recomend that I use Viagra. Any way Sarah, I will rephrase what I said in the hope that it will make it through censorship. I dont need Viagra, because I dont have to look at your face. Now back to the issue at hand. The Golan can be easily un-annexed because I think that your politicians are smarter than you. The can see that they do need to reduce tensions on the Northern border in order to see what they can do about the Iranian threat. Trust me Sarah, you should be taking the Iranian threat very seriously. Iranians are not people you mess around with. For hundreds of years, they still mourn one of their prohets who was killed in a battle as if he died yesterday.
24. Marco.....I rest my case!!!!!
Maria ,   MD   (03.12.09)
25. Arabs stole huge lands from Israel
Maria ,   MD   (03.12.09)
Sooner or later ,all stolen lands will come to the rightful owners, the Twelve Tribes of Israel.Let the Arabs and Palestinians[former Jordanians]enjoy it for right now. Lands of the Jewish people-from Euphrates River to the River of Egypt. Gershon was given by Pharaoh of Egypt to the Hebrews, but they don't claim it that it's theirs.But the Arabs, because of the vision of Muhammad,they claim Jerusalem as their own.They know that Muhammad had never been there. Don't you know that,before reaching Litani River,that land there was given to the Tribe of Asher.Where are the lost ten tribes of Israel when you need them,they abandoned their lands,now Arabs claim them as their own.
26. MARIA ( ARABS STOLE LAND ???? )
MIKE VAN HARRIS ,   ANTWERP BELGIUM   (03.12.09)
YOU CAN FOOL BUSH BUT NOT US. WE KNOW THE HISTORY VERY WELL. YOU STOLE ARAB LANDS. JEWISH IS A RELIGION AND NOT A COUNTRY. PALISTINE WILL BE FREEEEEEEEEEEE.
27. YOU CANT FACE NO ONE
MIKE VAN HARRIS ,   ANTWERP BELGIUM   (03.12.09)
YOU CANT FACE NO ONE ANY MORE. THE OLD DAYS ARE GONE.
28. Palestine Arab land?
Phil ,   Ireland   (03.12.09)
When was Palestine Arab land and for how long?
29. #23 MARCO...IN DENIAL...SPAIN LOST EMPIRE..
AVRUM ,   CANADA   (03.15.09)
#23 MARCO -- IS A REAL SORE LOSER......CRITICAL OF ISRAEL ON EVERY YNET ARTICLE POSTING AND HE ATTACKS THE POSTERS WHEN THEY DON'T AGREE WITH HIS VIEWS... MARCO -- ARE THERE NO SPANISH NEWSPAPERS THAT WILL ALLOW YOUR " FREEDOM TO HATE" POSTS ? THE SPANISH PAPERS WILL NOT TOLERATE YOU MARCO... YOU MUST HAVE BEEN KNOCKED OVER THE HEAD A FEW TIMES BY SPAIN'S RUNNING OF THE BULLS... AND NOW YOU SPREAD THE "BULL" EVERYWHERE YOU CAN.
30. to #26: read the bible and..
canadian   (03.16.09)
..you will see where all the stolen land is, and who stole it. it's judea and samaria, not west bank, mike.i don't know who do you refer to, when you say 'us', but you people surely didn't read the bible. had you done so, this conversation wouldn't take place.
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