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Army chief: IDF prepared for Iran strike
Alex Fishman
Published: 22.04.12, 11:37
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31. Why has lebanon and gaza been allowed to rearm?
bernard ross   (04.22.12)
Isnt this what gantz should deal with rather than hrarassing eisner. Is he another hasbara military leader like barak who leaves all the problems of his negligence to his successor?
32. Gantz and IDF
Lynn ,   Knoxville, USA   (04.22.12)
Of course the IDF is ready, nothing noteworthy in Gantz statement, Gantz is merely continuing the verbal posturing and subtle saber-rattling, aimed at Iran and that is ongoing.
33. Question for Hater's?
(04.22.12)
General Benny Gantz and All Israeli Brass are Wise, Calulated and have a decorated History! How is it Israel is surrounded by Enemies and Has one of the Most Robust Societies in the World! The Chief of Staff and Bibi have Such a Tremenous Task Daily for that matter hourly! Undermining any military is Uncalled for, just because one doesn't agree with Defensive decisions doesn't give Anyone the right to feed the flames? As a matter of fact the strongest chain has a weak link and could be the failure of the chain. Support for Israel is what is needed. Disagreeing with Defence decisions is ones right under free speech. Question; Israel isn't over run by terrorists but remember the police and military can't be Everywhere All the time, however the vigilance of the Entire population, support of the entire population Will bolster the Israeli society and help All of Israel. Trust me I surely don't have all the answers but, one should think Long and Hard; how can I as an individual make a difference! For starters Support for the professionals is A Great Start!!! ברוך הא שם
34. #23.Scott: Old glory and new reality
Tom ,   USA   (04.22.12)
The "respected" Israeli military was an army by Eurasian - mostly E. European - Holocaust survivors who had smelled the stench of burned flesh. ('48-'67) Those people fought and won the wars. Those people are all but gone now and the new reality is the Jstreet, Haaretznik and other assorted self-haters who cannot stand up to an unarmed 20 years old foreign provocateur. That's is the new reality. No serious country in the course of history ever heralded its military plans, much less discussed in public. The effect of the Holocaust trauma is waning and Israel lost her direction. The Leftist siren song is calling to follow the Marxist Utopia in the midst of impending doom... And the leaders don't know what to do except punishing the IDF.
35. #7 Arman, I hope Iran does it
David Israel ,   New York, USA   (04.22.12)
This way Israel will be 100% justified to respond and end this issue by rightfully destroying all nuclear facilities in Iran.
36. for all
inconito   (04.22.12)
go ahead bomb them, all your pilots are not coming back, and I pity the fools who will find themselves in the iranian's hand , (I hope you remember to give them capsules sianurs?) icing on the cake, you will not to stop the Iranian program, you simply not can achieve this goal, you will manage to bring two things: a iran, out of NPTand a nuclear iran a bit later
37. prepared for Iran strike, are yo kidding
observer ,   Egypt   (04.22.12)
with a lousy Israel home front that doesn't have even reliable red alert sirens.
38. "WHEN YOU NEED TO SHOOT" #11
David ,   New York, NY   (04.22.12)
Right picture, wrong actor. Lines were spoken by Eli Wallace who graciously recited those lines for me on Manhattan's Upper West Side about a year ago. Also relevant, "Speak softly but carry a big stick." (Theodore Roosevelt)
39. Israel will always stand
Jo ,   tel aviv   (04.22.12)
Ignorance is a big word to use towards people who stand for their country, religion, identity (or however you might call it) day by day. Israel will do whatever it takes, even by itself to conserve the jewish state no matter what. Israel does not attack, Israel holds the right to defend itself and it has been like this through out its history of existence since founded in 1948. For almost 64 years now, Israel has managed to still stand, even while being surrounded by enemies who say to the world loud and proud they want to wipe Israel off the map. Still, Israel still stands.- To call all of this "luck" sounds like ignorance to me. This week was the holocaust memorial day, and as it is said, and done thanks to the existence of the jewish state-NEVER AGAIN.
40. Iran is prepared too
Kay ,   U..S.   (04.22.12)
The IDF is prepared to strike Iran? That means Israel has also prepared iytself to disappear from the face of the Earth. I don't think Israeli politicans have lost their mind to ever venture that. Iran's responce will be crushing! It will send Isarel back to the stone age!
41. #7 arman
solomon ,   bklyn   (04.22.12)
You accuse Israel of doing what Iran has been doing all along. You aren’t prejudiced, are you? Or are you just blind?
42. #16 kelly
solomon ,   bklyn   (04.22.12)
Only time will tell (if it becomes necessary, chas v’chalila) if Israel can take on Iran. But much of the world realizes that a nuclear Iran is a world-wide problem and may, in the end, join in. As far as relying on the western nations to take care of a problem, read some history about how they were going to assure free passage through the Straits of Tiran after Egypt closed them in 1967.
43. #30 moshe - good post...for now
solomon ,   bklyn   (04.22.12)
44. #34 tom
solomon ,   bklyn   (04.22.12)
The ‘new reality’ is not so new. The ‘new reality’ is the influx of Jews from arab countries, who now number more than half the population. It is this ‘new reality’ that have had a major role in Israel’s victories. Don’t sell Israelis short. (Have you ever visited Israel? If not, it would be worth your while.)
45. What's wrong with Israel?
Macktheknife   (04.22.12)
You don't seem to have a decent leader in any section of Israel, but more importantly, get rid of ehud barak before he sets Israel aflame. He's a bad one and I say to EVERY Jew..... watch your back carefully! No matter what Barak squeals, ignore him totally or rue the day!
46. declaration of war
DANNY TAWIL ,   ENGLAND   (04.22.12)
ARMAN IRAN CAN PREEMPTIVE STRIKE ON ISRAEL, ARMAN YOUR JOKING ARNT YOU BECAUSE ISRAEL WOULD NUKE IRAN AND THE HOLE COUNTRY WOULD BE TURNED TO DUST. IN 1OR 2 MINUTES.
47. #36 inconito
solomon ,   bklyn   (04.22.12)
If Israel (or whomever) does not attack, Iran will get a nuclear bomb. They already are stalling regarding their NPT obligations. So what’s the difference....except for Israel being attacked (chas v’chalila)? But that’s something you would like to see, right?
48. !6-Israeli military is not up to western standards
Stephen in New York   (04.22.12)
Such ignorance demonstrates the arrogance of someone who has the gall to post here while knowing nothing.
49. ISRAEL GOD,S LAND OUR LAND
DANNY TAWIL ,   ENGLAND   (04.22.12)
LONG LIVE ISRAEL MEKOACH LEKOACH TAMEED ISRAEL CONSISTS OF ONE ARMY IN WARTIME 7.000.000 OF US THE YESHIVA BROCHAS MUST GO TO THE ARMY IF THEY REFUSE THEY SHOULD BE SENT OUT INTO THE WILDERNESS. WHEN I WENT TO SCHOOL I LEARNED THAT THEIR WAS 24 HOURS IN A DAY 7 OR 8 HOURS TO SLEEP, 8 HOURS TO WORK, AND IF NEEDED 3 OR 4 HOURS TO STUDY THE REST OF THE TIME SHOULD BE SPENT WITH THE FAMILY.3 HOURS TO STUDY. THE JESHIVA BROCHAS 24 HOURS PER DAY IN THE ARMY.FOR 3 YEARS. NO EXCUSE.
50. MATTI
DANNY TAWIL ,   ENGLAND   (04.22.12)
MATTI YOUR RIGHT WHAT YOU POST.DANNY.
51. BENNY SAID WHAT HE WOULD
MAHMOOD ,   LONDON-UK   (04.22.12)
Under normal circumstances.Don't expect him to show any indication of unwillingness,can we?What he says and believes are two different things.However, he knows it well that it would be at an extremely high price and he does not doubt it either.
52. Load of lies
Razzmatazz ,   London   (04.22.12)
People of the world are stupid to believe the israeli lie about iranian nuke threat. All logic and reason tells us they would benefit nothing from attacking Israel. Israel on the other hand benefits from any attack against Iran, as it keeps her as the sole superpower in the region. It all boils down to that, Israel wanting to keep its status quo, not some imagined scare about iranian nukes. For goodness sakes, they have tested those already in N Korea, wouldnt you think they would have used those already if the wanted to?
53. And thats how cars, & countries, wind up T-boned, Noodles
Cameron ,   USA   (04.22.12)
54. INCONITO
DANNY TAWIL ,   ENGLAND   (04.22.12)
HYDROGEN BOMB, JUST ONE ON IRAN, THATS IT. ISRAEL RULES OK. LONG LIVE ISRAEL.
55. BENNY CANNOT KEEP HIS............#20
MAHMOOD ,   LONDON-UK   (04.22.12)
Mouth shut as the talks on war increase by the day.he had no choice but to express his readiness to carry out the mission(although he knows exactly how high the price would be to Israel) for local consumption.You can see the number of talk-back under this article
56. The more Israel's leaders say they are ready...
Naor ,   USA   (04.22.12)
The less I believe they are. Historically, the IDF never boasted nor discussed what they could or couldn't do; they just did. That was an IDF of action, today's IDF seems to be one of only talk. Oh and punishing its brave officers to appease Western audiences that already hate Israel.
57. ISRAEL GOD,S LAND JUDEA AND SAMARIA
DANNY TAWIL ,   ENGLAND   (04.22.12)
Israel mekoach lekoach tameed.amen amen amen.
58. #52 You misread Iran's logic
Cynthia ,   USA   (04.22.12)
The Iranian regime believes they are already at war with the west and that Iran is tasked with spreading Islamic supremacy. By eliminating Israel, they remove Israel as a superpower and weaken US/western interests. Iran has already attacked Israel through Hamas and Hezbollah proxies and fund both groups to continue terror against Israel. The Iranian threat is real. Better crawl out from your rock as Iran has threatened to fire missiles and send suicide bombers to Europe. They also pipe chants of "Death to England" into the streets of Iran to promote anti-UK sentiment. Naive for you to be so cocky.
60. WTF ?
mick ,   wellington nz   (04.22.12)
Israel is the only country in the world facing open destruction threats by another state, which is also producing the means to do carry them out, the army chief said. lies and more lies !
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