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France: Israeli strike on Iran could backfire
Attila Somfalvi
Published: 03.09.12, 20:24
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1. Anything Israel does these days seem to backfire...
(09.03.12)
Even when Jews go to the bathroom, it backfires so bad that the neighbors believe that Hezbollah is on the offensive...
2. Of note
Shimon ,   Poleg   (09.03.12)
Of note is that Iran has not repeatedly threatened to exterminate France. It is easy to give opinions when you are not at all in any danger
3. that's really funny
keren ,   tzafon, Israel   (09.03.12)
If the Iranian president had been publicly spewing threats towards France do you think Mr Fabius would have said the same thing? The country of TROW (the rest of the world) is relieved that we will be the first target when Iran finally gets its bomb. Surely the Iranians will get it out of their system, blow the wad on Israel and leave TROW alone. Ha ha ha....
4. Don't worry, Francois, the job is going to done right
Noodles ,   Coney Island   (09.03.12)
Just keep the ultraviolet dark glasses handy with a glass of wine, and you'll have the time of your life.
5. They really don't get it
Zorro ,   Far Away   (09.03.12)
They don't understand that Israel COULDN'T CARE LESS about Iran posing itself as a victim. After all, they have been doing that along with all the other Arab countries for as long as anyone can remember. The economic sanctions have been in place for months now, and Iran continues with it's uranium enrichment program. Enough is enough! Screw France and the US and destroy Iran's nuclear facilities!
6. WANT TO SEE THE WORLD KISS
ADAM ,   CHICAGO   (09.03.12)
ISRAELS ASS. TELL OBAMA AND THE WESTERN NATIONS THAT TACTICAL NUCULAR STRIKES WILL BEGIN ON ALL IRANS PLANTS .WATCH ALL THE ISRAEL CANT TAKE IRAN ALONE SPEECHES STOP AND PHONE CALLES TO THE PM RING 24/7
7. Collateral damage
Ezra ,   Sandiego USA   (09.03.12)
Obama is thinking.... "What other damage could there be if Iran attacks Israel?" He washes his hands from it, he doesn't want to be guilty by association.
8. France & Germany are still big trade partners with Iran.....
gil   (09.03.12)
Go figure.....
9. Israel is a PEACEFUL country, the 1 who wants war is BB.
hot snow ,   tlv   (09.03.12)
since him ALONE got a BUNKER and USA passport.
10. Just wondering..............
Ben ,   USA   (09.03.12)
Just wondering if the French said the same thing when the USA came to help them in WWII. I guess helping these French whores could have "backfired" on us.
11. Like I have said, Neville Chamberlin lives
Gideon   (09.03.12)
12. #9. It's about saving Israel. It's that simple.
Chaim ,   Israel   (09.03.12)
#9. Destroying Iran's nukes is necessary to save Israel. We can't let the genocidal Mad Mullahs build nukes to use against us. It's that simple.
13. France never met a tyrant it didn't bow to.
Chaim ,   Israel   (09.03.12)
The internet has plenty of jokes about the traditional cowardice of France. We don't need to go there. The bottom line is that France never met a tyrant it didn't bow to. Why should Iran's tyrants be different? Ignore France. Destroy Iran's nukes NOW!
14. may be right. but france is always for capitulation
rick ,   show fortitude   (09.03.12)
perhaps, the FM is right. but how would one know? the default position for france is appeasement, capitulation and disgrace.
15. Last time France won a war - before Waterloo.
Steve Gilbert ,   Teaneck   (09.03.12)
16. Mr French FM
Daniel J. ,   NY, US   (09.03.12)
This is just to remind you that Israel's right to defend itself and its survival is not up to your country, which it has a very long record of anti Jewish sentiment as much as Germany, UK, and the rest of Europe. It is Israel's judgement when, how and through what means its survival will be safeguarded.
17. Really? Iran cast as the victims?
Harry Wright ,   UK   (09.03.12)
Did France recognise Iraq and Syria as victims when their nuclear plants were destroyed? Why would Iran's be any different? Laurent Fabius needs to explain that one. In any case, it is either Iran being the victim now or Israel being the victim later. Always, that is the choice in pre-emptive strikes. Survival of the smartest.
18. France
Mason ,   USA   (09.03.12)
you are just Jealous. Eat your heart out.
19. Allowing Iran to cast itself as victim...or
jeff ,   uk   (09.03.12)
god forbid israel being a real victim. france has been bad to jews during WWII, almost everyone has, why listen to them, israel must do what it has to do
20. To 1 Anything Israel does seem to backfire?
Charles Kelly ,   London   (09.03.12)
Well,it is coming from the likes of hezbollah & Iran. Not Israel per se. I think damn if israel does & damn if she doesn't.
21. Blame Netanyahu.
Nicholas ,   Lagos Nigeria   (09.04.12)
It has always been a tradition that Israel leaders do not involve themselves with the US internal politics. Obviously, Netanyahu put his personal relationship with Romney ahead of Israel's interest and thus, he's got Israel greatest ally at odd with his plan for solo attack. The pressure will keep on and if Obama wins reelection, then Netanyahu is toast
22. Who created the problem
Miche Norman ,   Hod Hasharon   (09.04.12)
Well thank you France who sheltered the mad Ayatollah and helped him to power in Iran - thank's for creating this mess in the name of liberty condemning millions of IRanians to life under religious despots without freedom
23. Dempsey is Pontius Pilate Deja Vu
Arik Silverman ,   Chicago USA   (09.04.12)
The scene is so familiar: the crowd screams for Iran's blood,, while Pontius Pilate calls for a bowl of water to wash his hands of the affair. (In case you've forgotten the rest of the story, in the end Pontius Pilate Dempsey gives in to the crowd and bombs Iran.
24. It Is Very Simple
Dan ,   USA   (09.04.12)
France is being overrun by Muslims and their government will once again show it's anti semitic leanings in an effort to stop Muslim riots for any and all reasons.
25. Israe'el's survival
Gordon ,   Hardy, USA   (09.04.12)
The modern Jewish state seeks to live in peace with its neighbors. Its neighbors seek its annihilation. Isn't peace a better choice for all?
26. EU & OBAMA PLAYING THEIR GAME.
BUTSeriously ,   Sydney   (09.04.12)
27. De Gaulle too warned Israel before 6 days war....
(09.04.12)
28. BUT FABIUS WANTS WAR WITH SYRIA TO SAVE AL QAEDA TERRORISTS
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29. on line
michel ,   Ashkelon   (09.04.12)
France on track with the american policy that`s new considering the past. The apeasers are wining again :be careful next war is aproching.
30. If the iranians do use a nuke on us,
jason white ,   afula,israel   (09.04.12)
then we should make sure part of our second strike hits eurabian capitols. We should let the iranians know that mecca and medina will also be hit as well as qom. We also should remember that the french have not supplied all citizens with white flags. Till then, they would oppose any strike on iran.
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