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Wall Street Journal: Israel may attack Iran
Yitzhak Benhorin
Published: 31.08.09, 18:15
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31. #22 Don't worry Rich... we'll take care of the Teheran Mafia
(08.31.09)
32. #13 "Andy Dubois" is afraid!
(08.31.09)
a) "Andy Dubois" cannot read the map. b) Andy Dubois" is an Islamo_leftist agitator - an impostor with a fake name who's NOT even a Canadian. Check his IP to see the truth! c) "Andy Dubois" is AFRAID Israel will attack Iran. d) Iran will NEVER have the bomb - whether "Andy Dubois" likes it or not :)
33. Obama needs to understand very quickly
Brod ,   USA   (08.31.09)
that nukes in the hands of Islamist-Jihadist fanatics will be a thousand times more dangerous for the region and the world. The fanatics in Iran are hellbent on their nukes. Their terrorist tentacles in the region will be emboldened to intensify their aggressions in crusading their Jihadism and for the fanatical Islamist-Jihadists dominating the region once the Ayatollahs get their nukes.
34. If 2012 isnt the end of the world, it will be of Israel
Paco ,   Canada   (09.01.09)
If 2012 isn't the end of the world, the ARABS and PERSIANS will make sure its the end of Israel. Hezbollah, Syria, Iran and with with Russians are all ready to end ur reign of terror once and for all = WWIII
35. Are you sure?
Moti ,   Israel   (09.01.09)
a) There will be no war.Iran will submit major terror actions, but will not start a war. b)Wrong. The major risk is that nuke will get to Hizzballa or Hamas. c)True, but this compare to nuke... d)True. No more talking. e)This will not happen. US will not fight Iran(Maybe Bush could). We always trust on our self.
36. weak western wills good for occupying saudi oilfields
Bernard Ross ,   St anns bay, jamaica   (09.01.09)
If Israel is isolated it should occupy saudi oilfields giving itself energy and rationing saudi oil to world. Who will attack especially if israel guarantees oil supplies to west. In such a circumstance Israel would no longer need to rely on the US who keeps Israel in restrained warfare mode. The enemy can then be unequivocally defeated.
37. A DECISION THAT WILL NOT BE TAKEN
MAHMOOD ,   LONDON-UK   (09.01.09)
But may result in an accidental incident and things will get out of hand resulting in rapid explosive situation in the Middle East.I have a feeling that vested interest will deliberately create a situation,more likely in the Persian Gulf,to provoke Iran into some kind of retaliation and thus giving an excuse to USA to join Israel in attacking Iran.Israel attacking on its own is very less likely as it will cause its own destruction. Reality check!!! No one will attack Iran.
38. THE HEADING SHOULD HAVE BEEN
MAHMOOD ,   LONDON-UK   (09.01.09)
ISRAEL MAY NOT ATTACK IRAN
39. History Lessons
Doug ,   Iowa   (09.01.09)
Any fool who thinks Israel will not attack and defeat Iran needs to check the history books. The nation of God's chosen people has been victorious against seemingly insurmountable odds several times since it's inception. They know they are hated by the world simply because of their birthright and they will not take any chances on letting their jealous Ishmaelite cousins fulfill their revenge. Study legitimate history books (not Muslim ones) and also take a look at the bible where it is all explained. It has happened before and it is about to happen again. This won't be the last time Israiel has to destroy their cousins militarily.
40. #6...Now That The WSJ Is Owned By Rupert
Laid Back Farmer ,   Pulaski Twshp, PA US   (09.01.09)
#6 Now that the WSJ is owned by Rupert, the National Enquirer has more credibility.
41. #34.. PACO.. YOU ARE AFRAID OF ISRAEL POWER !!
ABRAHAM ben JACOB ,   CANADA   (09.01.09)
PACO/WACKO, YOU MUST REALLY BE AFRAID OF ISRAEL'S POWER. PACO/WACKO STATES IT WILL TAKE ALL THESE FOLLOWING GROUPS AND COUNTRIES TO BEAT ISRAEL, .... HE INCLUDES ... " Hezbollah, Syria, Iran and with with Russians " ANY OTHER COUNTRIES YOU WANT TO THROW IN HERE PECO ? I NEVER KNEW THAT ISRAEL WAS SO POWERFUL, BUT I CERTAINLY AM GLAD TO HEAR THIS. ISRAEL WILL CERTAINLY HANDLE, HIZBOS, SYRIA, IRAN. AND THE RUSSIANS DON'T WANT TO GET BLOODIED AND THEY KNOW THEY WOULD GET IT IF THEY STARTED WITH ISRAEL. ISRAEL IS THE MOST POWERFUL !!!!
42. #22.. YOU MEAN THE IRAN, ARAB, MUSLIM, SYRIA MAFIOSA !
ABRAHAM ben JACOB ,   CANADA   (09.01.09)
RICH AND THE THE IRAN, ARAB, MUSLIM, SYRIA MAFIOSA . WHAT A NICE GROUP OF NON-DEMOCRATIC COUNTRIES " RICH " FROM CANADA ADMIRES. RICH STATES ... ISRAEL SHOULD NOT ATTACK ......" a country that doesn't attack them first "... THIS MEANS RICH, THAT YOU WANT ISRAEL TO WAIT AND TO GET ATTACKED FIRST BEFORE IT RESPONDS. YOU GOT THE TIMING OF EVENTS ALL WRONG RICH !!
43. Paco
Brod ,   USA   (09.01.09)
Israel will vanquish the dark forces.
44. The attack on Iran has already started
Genuine Tosefta ,   Tveria   (09.01.09)
On route to destroy the Syrian reactor the Israeli fighter planes were 15 minutes flight time away from Tabriz in Northern Iran that has several nuclear installations and research facilities around it, they must have flown undetected over Tabriz as well. The bombing of the Iranian convoy in Sudan was at the same distance as flying from Israel to the central region of Iran, again proven to be a feasible attack. Israeli submarines with cruise missiles are stationed in the Gulf against Busher plant. Mysterious "accidents" are occurring all the time in the nuclear plants of Iran, a number of healthy employees and technical staff have been found suddenly dead with no apparent cause of death. Several officials in charge of the nuclear program have disappeared without a trace, the most famous being the general defector to the West. Iranian government secret communication systems are jammed, disrupted and shut down for days and weeks
45. INSTEAD THE HEADING MUST BE
ALI BIN ABI TALIB ,   PARIS-FR   (09.01.09)
...................DID I FOOL YOU? MAYBE, BUT YOU WANT TO BE FOOLED
46. Schmacko #34, you contradict the Mayans' astronomy
Genuine Tosefta ,   Tveria   (09.01.09)
that predicts the end of the world in 2012. what are your qualifications to know better than they do and be an Antisemite on top of it?
47. Iran wants newer armaments right now, nukes later
Bloodyscot ,   Dallas, USA   (09.01.09)
Iran wants lastest weapons, once their military is as strong or stronger than Israel then they will start making nukes. Nukes are more for defence or a deterrent, Iran is working more for abilitiy to make nukes rather than make them right now. Under NPT they can get close to making nukes and stay legal under the rules. Since Russia as agreed to sell Iran lates aircraft, Iran has start working with IAEA . If Iran keeps ablility to make fuel rods(uranium) or can reprocess used fuel rods(plutonium) then they can make nukes but the NPT permits this. Unless Israel signs NPT, which it may have to inorder to get new reactor since Dimona has to be shutdown soon, I don't think Iran will give up abilitiy to make nukes.
48. Chicken Little
un2here ,   Stockholm   (09.01.09)
The author of the article tells us in the first paragraph that he have not seen nor heard anything about the actual content of the report ... Yet alleges that it is catastrophic? Anyone reading past that point should have a head exam! (OK I'll admit, I did too ..)
49. To # 5 You have to have credibilty in order to lose it.
Tyra ,   Lebanon, US   (09.01.09)
Most Americans see right thru Obama, however, we're being shut down in every direction. For example, if I were to post this in the US, it would be "moderated". Pathetic to know the men and women who fought and died for our freedoms, just to turn around and be enslaved.
50. Israel capable of symbolic attack only
Daran ,   UK   (09.01.09)
Israel would need to invest its entire IAF strike force and refueling aircraft to such a mission and even then without the numbers of bunker busters needed to "do the job." While I know many will claim almost infalliblity for the IAF and EW measures. I expect those in charge in IAF to have more reasoned approach. Even if missiles were the prefered option again Israel does not have enough, all of this without regard to Iranian responce.
51. Israel power
Marle ,   USA   (09.06.09)
Be carefull, Israel has g_d!
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