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IDF intel chief warns '170,000 rockets threaten Israel'
Shahar Chai
Published: 29.01.14, 17:37
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1. No problem. Here's what we do...
milwaukeebroad ,   Haifa, Israel   (01.29.14)
1. Warm up the nukes. That'll keep 'em off our backs while we... 2. Rebuild The Temple. That'll keep 'em off our backs permanently. God is real and God will do our bidding if we turn back to Him.
2. His rank
Yoni Alon ,   Denver, Colorado   (01.29.14)
I don’t think he would be happy to know that you under-rank him. His rank is a Major General and not Brigadier General.
3. I have an idea
(01.29.14)
One of the problems with missiles is knowing whether they hit their target. Another problem is that long ranges mean less payload can be carried. I have an idea to solve these problems: give control of Judea and Samaria to Arab forces. Their spotters will be able to direct accurate fire and they will be able to deliver far greater payloads. What could go wrong?
4. So why did you do nothing about it for years
Leon   (01.29.14)
Why complain NOW?
5. 170,000 rockets
Yitzhak ,   San Antonio USA   (01.29.14)
We should remind them we only have one rocket, but it has a nuclear warhead and it is aimed at the Temple Mount.
6. Strike First and smultatiously all enemies !.
Arn. ,   Sweden.   (01.29.14)
A rn.Sweden.
7. #5 Yitzhak
Albrecht Klein ,   Germany   (01.29.14)
You mean the Kaaba in Mecca?
8. doesn't sound so good but
arne ,   chicago usa   (01.29.14)
if the arabs make the mistake of trying to send a barrage of missles in short order they will rhule the day. Anyway, why publish an article like this, does he not know that most everyone in Israel is aware of the situation they live in.It's dumb
9. Nuclear Deterrent
Jason, Ph.D. ,   Charlotte, USA   (01.29.14)
The U.S. would never allow rockets to fall over its territority. Israel shouldn't either. Israel should declare itself to be a nuclear power, and make it very clear that any such barrage of missiles landing in Israel will invite a nuclear response.
10. Rockets
Walid ,   Spain   (01.29.14)
To avoid an all out war in the Middle East and the rocket showers, Israel needs to make peace with all the Arabs now. Every day that passes is bringing us all closer to hell.
11. Question for Kerry & EU
tiki ,   belgium   (01.29.14)
After Israel gives you what you want, what will happen to the 170 000 rockets? Will they be dismantled? When & by whom? Or will they stay in place to force Israel to give away the next piece of land because in the Arab mind that's the plan. It's not about parts of Israel, but the whole of Israel.
12. #4 a history lesson to learn from
Lemmings Hotline ,   sd usa   (01.30.14)
After the last Lebanon war, Livni negotiated a ceasefire whereas Lebanon agreed not to rearm Hizbollah with thousands of rockets and Israel agreed to pull out troops. Lebanon has failed to keep their agreement and did rearm. Now, we see what happens when Israel is forced to accept a peace agreement against better judgment when the other side has no desire to fulfill, because their faith allows them to lie for Jihad. These history lessons are important for future impotent peace deals like the one with Iran and the PLO.
13. 6 The US walks away you are up the creek without a paddle
lydia ,   Brisbane   (01.29.14)
14. Brigardier general is not even a General but -
Arn. ,   Sweden.   (01.29.14)
- a four star Colonel. He is a second General. Arn.
15. #14
Ralph ,   Adelaide Australia   (01.30.14)
And your point is?
16. #10 - Walid
Devorah   (01.30.14)
How do you make peace with 22 nations that would rather see you dead?
17. What you did Libya and Syria hurt Israel more than million
Miron ,   USA   (01.30.14)
rockets ever will. It exposed Israel as an ugly creature that has to be taken to the sword to leave region at peace. Yahoo and his pocket clique hurt Israel for times to come. Not any "rockets". Add to it cowardly release of murderers who take lives of Israelis for own political survival. Things will unravel in due time. But mark my words, Israel is no longer safe country to live in. Nor will there be peace in any time of our or next generation.
18. Nr. 15. It was a comment to nr 2
Arn. ,   Sweden.   (01.30.14)
- but i forgot to point it out. But of cause the real piont was my petty ego. Arn.Sweden.
19. To lydia
Barney ,   USA   (01.30.14)
Actually the opposite is true. The us restrains Israel. Without the relationship Israel is free to rid itself of Islamic fanatics in a serious effective manner.
20. Dear sad Lydia . .
Mike ,   NZ   (01.30.14)
The Israelis have done it before and they will do it again . . Israelis enemies know that and that is stopping them from too much trouble making so far. So sorry to disappoint you Lydia but everybody including you know that the Israelis don't need U.S. support to reduce their enemies to a glowing heap of ashes.
21. politicians are responsible for wasting the IDF budget
zionist forever   (01.30.14)
We don't need new tanks, missile boats and fighter jets because the IDF is going to spend many millions on a new secret weapon its called the HEREDI. The IDF doesnt need the haredi, so the majority will end up as jobnicks but Lapid & co want them to serve so the IDF has to take them. Setting up new haredi units etc is very expensive and the budget has just been slashed so the only way the IDF can fund this draft is not to buy as much essential equipment needed to win wars.
22. 16.
Birdi ,   Israel   (01.30.14)
Answer = you dont.
23. 19 & 20
Birdi ,   Israel   (01.30.14)
Thank you both for your insightful posts.
24. Miron 17
(01.30.14)
Yes Israel is not safe country to live, but you also can say it will not be safe to live anywhere. Arabs will fire their rockets towards Israel to destroy Israel and her nation. Do you think Israel will stay silence and will say to the Arabs, Thank you very much and will do nothing ? If you think so, then you are 100% wrong. If there is no alternative to defend the country and we are for sure will be destroyed, Israel will unleash her weapons that can destroy the whole Islamic world including Mecca/Medina, and it can lead to WW3. If WW3 breaks, nothing will be standing and no life
25. 170,000 Rockets versus 1 Almighty G-d.
Reuven Brauner ,   Raanana, Israel   (01.30.14)
No contest.
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