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Report: Israel won't warn US before Iran strike
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Published: 28.02.12, 08:06
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1. Of cause not !!!.
Arn. ,   Sweden.   (02.28.12)
I Quote - Report: Israel won't warn US before Iran strike Officials in Jerusalem say there will be no advance warning to US if Israel decides to launch preemptive strike against Iran But the apparent decision to keep the US in the dark also stems from Israel's frustration with the White House. After a visit by National Security Adviser Tom Donilon in particular, they became convinced the Americans would neither take military action, nor go along with unilateral action by Israel against Iran. They believe they're going to have to make a decision on their own, given the current posture of the United States," he added Comment - The Chamberlaining Hesitating Bimbo can not be followed, Further - "We have to learn from North Korea. All those (peace) talks and stalling and they developed a nuclear weapon," he said. "We are going to send a message, enough is enough, the stalling is over. ... All options are on the table." Comment - It is still going on !!!. Arn.Sweden.
2. smoke and mirrors
Informed Source   (02.28.12)
I suppose that's the start - and if you believe this guff - "according to one US intelligence official familiar with the discussions. " - then you have little understanding of how such a war has to be fought. US and Israel intel are a single well-oiled machine, an organism that is calibrated at every operational step in this necessary war with despots and madmen - which is now long underway.
3. Surprise and Secrecy---both of the Essence
michael weizmann   (02.28.12)
Remember Israel's decisive courage and brilliance in1967, and forever regret her ill-advised dilatoriness in1973. Thanks to Moshe Dayan's emergency in-cabinet win and DM appointment over Eshkol, non-notified pre-emption in the former enabled Israel to gain a quick victory with minimal casualties. In 1973, Golda Meir's concerns for the way the USA might (note "might") behave if Israel pre-empted led to unnecessary very heavy casualties and equipment losses and a near-catastrophe for Israel. Despite Mr Obama's contrary views, the timing and secrecy of the obviously necessary pre-emptive strike by Israel against Iran are matters going to survival and, therefore, for Israel to decide--once again and for safety's sake--alone. The same goes for action against Nazrallah and his bunch of massively-armed loonies in Lebanon who very likely will have to have a certain amount of sky fall upon them around the same time.
4. As Israel obliterates Iranian nuclear facilities
Israeli 2   (02.28.12)
Syria, Hezbolla and Gaza will be toast as well because they will be raining their missles on Israel. I hope Syria and Turkey will not be too stupid.
5. WHY WOULD YOU DO THAT
Robert Morley ,   FARMINGTON,WV   (02.28.12)
Come on the American general and Obama has both shown to Israel enemies they can't keep there mouth closed long enough , If you tell Obama of the General you I'm sure iran will know about before the israeli jets are airborne. don't tell them nothing.
6. I hope not
Sarah B ,   U.S.A. / Israel   (02.28.12)
I dont think an attack would be successful on our own, and even with US help our bunker busters may not have the required impact. What might help, is if we publically disarm our WMD and show it as a sign of genuine friendship...
7. Did the U.S.
ex-frummie ,   johannesburg S.A.   (02.28.12)
inform the Pakistan government before the osama hit? - No they did not, correctly so, as they deemed the Pakistan government as hostile & unreliable to their goals - so to Israel must consider this current white house as hostile & unreliable - NO warning must be given to the U.S. and the attack must come at Israels convenience.
8. Those F16I's look might confincing from even this distance!
B.E. ,   Whangarei, NZ   (02.28.12)
Go for it Sons of Jacob. You've got Divine approval, so who cares if dance/dunce master Ohbumer is along for the ride. He's an obvious soetero/rug worshipper. Don't look back or turn your back.
9. Satellites
Mark of Lewiston ,   Lewiston, USA   (02.28.12)
Fortunately the US has satellites that can see all kinds of stuff. And the US has a few. Re-tasking is expensive, but better than having our people not alerted.
10. Because israel is not going to attack Iran: End
john   (02.28.12)
11. ISure Israel can attack without telling the US, BUT ...
spyguy ,   Seattle USA   (02.28.12)
What happens to Israel in the days and weeks following the attack? Once Americans get hit with the terrible consequences of an attack on Iran, Israel just might have ZERO friends left in the world. The rest of the world, including the US, may just stand back and watch as Israel gets destroyed, offering no help what so ever. Be really, really careful what you wish for, because no wish ever turns out like you expect.
12. not warning problem
ale ,   italia   (02.28.12)
Teheran will warn us about israeli's strike. thinking to destroy all Iranians army with same strikes....is crazy.... but in Israel is possible.... it's a democracy, if you are jewish!!!!!
13. Its OK, obumma keeps spare underware with him at all times.
Bunnie Meyer ,   Los Angeles, CA USA   (02.28.12)
14. Make up your minds!!
Ram ,   London   (02.28.12)
If BO is Saudi's puppet and the Saudis want to stop Iran from acquiring the bomb, it may be that the US is egging Israel on to join forces in attacking Iran.
15. Enormous damage
olavi ,   espoo, finland   (02.28.12)
Israel could cause great damage to Iran so that it will take 20 years for them to recover, before again put them back for another 20 years.
16. #11
Ram ,   London   (02.28.12)
The alternative would be for Israel to do nothing and risk being eliminated by the Mullahs, as they continually promise to do? I think Jews have already had a bad experience and have no desire for a repeat. If someone threatens to kill you "believe him"! The world has done nothing in the last 10 years to stop the threat.
17. #11 Shallow analysis, spyguy..read deeper
Mark ,   Lodz, Poland   (02.28.12)
....the ramifications of a nuclear-armed Iran..and then understand.....
18. Louis Farrakhan in speech this past Sunday :
Noodles ,   Coney Island   (02.28.12)
"America is on it's deathbed". I'll bet both he and Obama are snickering about that one.
19. Israel won't tell the USA before a strie on Iran
Roxy ,   israel   (02.28.12)
I hope they give us living here a warning so that we can stock up on survival rations, and have our shelters prepared! Because it will bring rockets down on us too!
20. #11 America is deeply addicted to Israel
Yaniv ,   Israel   (02.28.12)
America can protest against decisions Israel makes but it can't afford to lose Israel as an ally. Too much common ground, Israeli high-tech and military logistics, geographical advantage for America to pass up. It is close to impossible to break U.S. and Israel ties. But apparently you thought that America was just doing Israel favors without getting anything in return.
21. of course they can't do it,it would be suicidal
chaim.s 54st. ,   brooklyn ny   (02.28.12)
the minute Israel tells the U.S that it will launche an attack,Iran will know about it due to the Iranian double agent sitting in the white house
22. #6 is not Sarah B
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23. Under No Circumstances
David Rydzewski ,   Rochester USA   (02.28.12)
do you trust the punk in the white house
24. BEWARE OF OBAMA AND USAF
ZIMBI ,   NJUSA   (02.28.12)
US LIBERTY WAS TOY IN BATHTUB
25. IF OVER 100 AIRCRAFTS ARE.................
MAHMOOD ,   LONDON-UK   (02.28.12)
Supposedly to take part in this 'raid',do we understand correctly that USA will not know on its own what is going on with 100 aircrafts in the air? This sounds little bit silly and the subject is more to do with rhetoric from Israel about its right to solitary go for the Iranian Nuclear sites.Nothin will go unnoticed by the USA and all know it too well.
26. The only way US can stop Israel, is by attacking Iran
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27. US will know something's happening in real time
Raymond in DC ,   Washington, USA   (02.28.12)
Even without notification that a strike has been initiated, the US will know something serious is happening. The US has its own X-Band radar installation in the Negev staffed by US personnel, watching everything both in Israeli airspace and far beyond. So if dozens of aircraft take off from Israeli airbases heading east, the US will know.
28. Obama thinking only of the elections.
rebecca ,   Modiin   (02.28.12)
He's not thinking of Israel's safety, or of long term American safety, only of the elections. At this point he is not a safe ally.
29. of course not
courtney ,   usa   (02.28.12)
obama would probably warn Tehran anyways...
30. #28, Choose your allies.
Michael ,   California, USA   (02.28.12)
If Obama is not safe, choose someone else -- Putin for example, or Sarkozy. Really, Israel has so many allies, knocking on your door in Modiin right now. What would you think about except of the elections in Obama's situation? His pension is assured for life, you know.
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