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Iran is a different story
Yossi Yehoshua
Published: 02.11.11, 11:44
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1. i suggest to try to live in peace with iran and hamas
Jalal ,   Gaza   (11.02.11)
wheather u like or not they r real now israel must face it israel must have borders.. that's it and try to live in peace with it's neighbor not based on "israel is big others r small" idea
2. so living under nuclear threat is better..? leftists...
ronen   (11.02.11)
3. A very sensible article. I agree entirely that it is not pushover
Alan ,   SA   (11.02.11)
4. Use the neutron bomb to depopulate gaza
jason white ,   afula, israel   (11.02.11)
iran and so. lebanon. If they are dead, then they cannot hurt us.
5. This is NOT a mission impossible....!!!
Tom Cruise ,   Bayerisch Gmain Germ   (11.02.11)
Just GO for it...
6. No one is saying its "a push over" - but must be done.
Bite the bullet   (11.02.11)
It wont stop at a limited engagement - and we all know that. Once the battle begins - its all out. It will be tactical nuclear and Israel will be hit hard - but I suspect that Iran and anyone else that joins in will be decimated. Its coming.
7. hope you take responsibility for starting a nuclear war
jonathan ,   MN/US   (11.02.11)
8. Smart ass
Ethanm ,   Maalot   (11.02.11)
Do you have kids in the Israeli military? Maybe an airforce pilot? Let's shut them down in a cyber war. We have the same superiority in that realm.
9. well said
GG   (11.02.11)
10. Iran a cause for concern
Philippe Delaporte ,   Marseilles France   (11.02.11)
to all the western countries including the U.S , Canada , Europe... Again ,why should Israel act alone against Iran while these low less european trash acts with its big majority against Israel. The Pals are their brothers let them leak their ass and forget about Israel to do the job for them. Israel should attack only if the Americans , Canadians along with the european hypocrit garbage contribute economically , logistically and militarily.
11. What is the alternative?
Brod ,   USA   (11.02.11)
Does the writer want to see Israel becoming a sitting duck for the Ayatollahs' nuke? Expecting the AntiSemite world to defend Israel is like expecting the wolves to protect the Jews from the Holocaust in WWII. Fear not. Israel can defend itself against any country that threatens to wipe Israel off the map. The writer should not be alarmist or fearful. There is no need to make the masses be fearful. The Nation of Israel is strong.
12. I would think any country that uses nuclear weapons will
Ken ,   Safe in Burma   (11.02.11)
become extinct. I would think that includes the USA, Israel, or Iran. Not the lands, but their governments would be open season around the world.
13. The only alternative to co-existence is co-destruction
Ibrahim ,   Turkey   (11.02.11)
"The only alternative to co-existence is co-destruction": Jawaharlal Nehru Look at taking steps so that all of us can live side by side and in peace rather than being at each others throats all the time. And remember: "To every action there is always an equal and opposite reaction": Isaac Newton
14. To: No. 1
Sarah B ,   U.S.A. / Israel   (11.02.11)
Sure. Just as soon as you jackals stop firing missiles into Israel, we can talk about "peace." Would it help were you to constantly remember that Israel can turn Gaza into a stinking pile of rubble pretty much whenever she wants? Cast Lead was NOTHING compared to what we can bring to bear against you.
15. Aerial bombardment?
Sarah B ,   U.S.A. / Israel   (11.02.11)
I don't think so. That comes later. First come the nuclear warheads, fired from Israeli submarines, many of which are already deployed in the Persian Gulf and the Arabian Sea. That will take care of Bushehr. Teheran is easily within reach of Israeli warheads fired from the Caspian Sea. Access is readily available from Azerbaijan -- they are not big fans of the Iranians. For all I know, Israeli vessels are already there. It wouldn't surprise me one bit. We've been preparing for this for a very long time.
16. The risks of a nuclear Iran are 1,000 times greater.
Chaim ,   Israel   (11.02.11)
No one suggests there are no risks in destroying Iran's nukes. However, the risks of a nuclear Iran are 1,000 times greater. Destroy ing Iran's nukes is an absolute necessity.
17. Iran
David Patterson ,   New York; U.S.A   (11.02.11)
Israel dose not have drones capable of doing the job?
18. Jalal, great idea.....
koose E Mack ,   NY NY   (11.02.11)
Israel has tried this approach for about 64 years. Funny, but it never seemed to work for us. Something about our neighbors wanting to kill us and use our bones for paving stones. The Jewish way is peace and brotherhood....Unfortunately, our cousins don't share this view.
19. Why risk Jewish Pilots?
froike ,   ny ny   (11.02.11)
Don't we have robotic UAC's and missiles capable of taking out major targets. I agree with another commentor: EMF and Cyber warfare will knock Iran on its ass. Then just wait for an internal revolution; which wont be long anyway.
20. A strike on Iran will be bad for Israel and Jews
k ,   US   (11.02.11)
that is the reality, I am sure Israel will have to face with consequences, but Jews around the world will no doubt see Anti-semitism go up as people will blame the Jews for another military conflict
21. Yossi Yehoshua : Army does exist TO FIGHT !
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22. Well, never mind.......
Mike Carmel ,   Rishon le Zion   (11.02.11)
........if any Israeli leader is so suicidally stupid as to launch an attack on Iran we will all go and hide in Sarah B's nuclear shelter in Savyon.........
23. During operation "shock and awe", not
Chris Rettenmoser ,   Bayerisch Gmain Germ   (11.02.11)
A SINGLE American plane was lost !
24. Only regime change puts an end to the matter
Cameron ,   USA   (11.02.11)
Strikes & bombing campaigns offer but delay.
25. You have no time to think on Iran, #1
Cameron ,   USA   (11.02.11)
You most definitely need to get yourself & your family out of the Gaza area, and I mean fast. Move quick, Jalal, for the Israelis are going to hit that crap-hole like a thunderbolt!
26. Dontforget the tousands of missiles in Lebanon and Hamas.
nero ,   nyc   (11.03.11)
27. #13 ibrahim
solomon ,   bklyn   (11.03.11)
You are right. But the world doesn't always work that way. Read post #18. And then send your post (#13) to your own government. Peace.
28. 15 & 4
Jonathan ,   MN/US   (11.03.11)
The use of nuclear weapons, with the exeption of retaliation strikes, is a war crime as defined by the geneva conventions, of which Israel is a signatory of. also isnt jerusalem close to giza, it will get caught in the blast.
29. Retake South Lebanon & Gaza to end missile threat.
Chaim ,   Israel   (11.03.11)
Some commentators note that Israel must take into consideration the thousands of rockets in South Lebanon and Gaza. True enough. However, the only reason those rockets pose a risk to Israel is because of our lunatic South Lebanon and Gaza retreats. Israel must permanently retake our South Lebanon Security Zone and Gaza to end the missile threat.\ forever. The results of every single Israeli retreat are catastrohpic. When we fully absorb this lesson; our sufferint will end.
30. Ibrahim-Turkey....#13
froike ,   NY NY   (11.03.11)
I have one comment to your comment: Amen.
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