At present, Israel does not want to launch a military strike against Iran, but it will hold that option as a last resort, according to Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak.
Reiterating longstanding military propaganda, Barak explained that “all options are on the table” are on the table, even if no current plans to attack Iran are underway.The talking point is what amounts to a threat of the use of force, prohibited under international law, yet regular practice by the United States and Israel.
In fact, U.S.-Israeli force is currently being used against Iran, both by the harsh economic sanctions regime and covert activity which includes special forces operations on the ground, commercial sabotage, cyber-warfare, and targeted assassinations of Iranian nuclear scientists.
But this is the first time since the hyperbolic release of the IAEA report that Israel has officially stated an attack on Iran this time around is not in the works. This is an illustration of how opposed many in the military and intelligence communities in the U.S. and Israel have been to attacking Iran.
Former Mossad chief Meir Dagan has repeatedly stated publicly that a unilateral strike or war with Iran would be a disastrous mistake for Israel. “I’m concerned about possible mistakes and I prefer to speak out before there is a catastrophe,” Dagan said in an interview on Thursday.
“I think that engaging, with open eyes, in a regional war is warranted only when we are under attack or when the sword is already cutting against our live flesh. It is not an alternative that should be chosen lightly.”
That Iran presents no threat to Israel or the United States, as confirmed by the IAEA report, also had something to do with Barak’s statement.
Yeah right! Just like Olmert went on the record around this time three years ago, saying there was no plan to launch an invasion of gaza. SUUUURE!!!!
Whatever you say.
Youse guys may wanna check with CHINA…. They are talkin WWIII and Israel with it's postage stamp size may wanna be sure China ain't gonna thermo NUKEEM… Jus givvin a heads up cause I likes youse guys…
One things you can be sure of: Israel, like the U.S., never tells the truth and can't be trusted. Both nations are warmongers and liars!
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"israel" knows that if they do it will be the end of her even if the neocon yankees jump in to assist in this criminal enterprise.
Most US newspaper didn't report that high level US military were sent to Israel to tell them not to make any attack. We can be certain that the Russians and China have also warned them. It might be that the Israelis have finally realized that their most recent attempt with the IAEA scam isn't going to wash with the US intelligence agencies or Russian intelligence agencies. They still have enormous clout with the political side of the US government; State Department, WH, and the Zionist members of Congress who have dual ciizenship with Israel. This group is still parroting all the lies that AIPAC and WINEP hand them. Most people in the US seem not to understand that all the sanctions against Iran, the anti-missile shields, and enormous amounts of money to Israel, is caused by the giant whopper lies that Iran is building Nukes.
I would not trust a word they say. They are a nation built on lies and are marinated in it. This is the time to be extra vigillent and have all "radars" on and operating 24/7.
Reminds me of when a PM, or Pres, says that some minister, under threat, is doing a great job and has their full trust. Inevitably, two weeks later they are out.
I would take them at their word on this for now. Apparently there have been significant threats or they found out some additional information that made them realize the operation would be a failure. Meanwhile, expect additional attempts at sabotage.
NO one will trust Israel so they will not likely catch someone sleeping on the job. The sneak attack of 1967 was just a lot of luck along with very bad military that existed in Egypt at the time.
The problem is All the nations are quickly gathering more air defenses for any attack. The Russians have just supplied a large delivery of advanced equipment to Syria. It will be very painful for any nation who attack.
I would not count on gather a bunch of armed thugs and taking over like they did in Libya. If you have not been reading that conflict is quickly turning into a disaster.
I guess they understand that the American public have tired of useless wars for the benefit of a few very rich people in the middle east. I know that Israel was not going to get involved because they already have trouble keeping the correct religion as majority. Any conflict would surely kill off a large number of IDF who cannot be replaced because the dream of Israel is not the dream of many after 1967.
Syria was just provided advanced rockets which will make flying over Syria difficult. I am sure the Israel would quickly put out the Syrian forces but the Iran's would know well in advance of the coming attack.
The Jets would need refueling and that would be the aircraft to attack. Without refueling they might as well land and surrender because they will not have the fuel to get back. They will not have the fuel to have major air battles either.
Israel will not attack because they basically want someone else to bleed.
Perhaps the realization that if they should attack Iran, starting a regional war, that they would basically be at ground zero. Not the same as getting the US to start a war in Iraq – a thousand safe miles away.
This is the moment to watch the criminal entity called Israel. This sudden rational thinking may be a diversion so that Iran relaxes.
Of course they're not going to attack now- the US is up to its neck in Afghanistan and about to lose Kuwait as a staging area for troops. They're waiting for a time when we can do their dirty work for them- again. Did you REALLY think Israel was going to send its own troops to fight its own war, did you?