Israel hurls threat at Iran

[Christina]

Israeli minister hurls unprecedented threat at IranApril 7, 2008, 3:56 PM (GMT+02:00)National Infrastructure Minister Binyamin Ben-Eliezer said Monday, April 7: “An Iranian strike on Israel would result in an Israeli response that would devastate the Iranian nation.” On a visit to the national defense exercise’s situation room, Ben-Eliezer also warned: “An Initial strike on Israel would see hundreds of missiles hit us… all of Israel will be within range of Syrian and Hizballah missiles.”DEBKAfile’s military sources note: In all of its 60 years, no Israeli leader has ever threatened to destroy another nation, however belligerent - even when Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Israel should be “wiped off the map.” His words directly contradict the soothing statements made by prime minister Ehud Olmert and defense minister Ehud Barak that the defense exercise is in no way intended as a threat or an escalation of war tensions.The minister’s wild rhetoric, apparently off the top of his head, could be interpreted as a threat of Israeli nuclear retaliation to a potential Iranian attack.Ben Eliezer continued in slightly more measured tones when he said: The Iranians won’t be rushing to attack Israel because they are well aware of our strength, but they bait us by providing weapons to Syria and Hizballah, which we need to deal with.”Our sources point out that thus far, Israel has never directly addressed any of the three perils. In Tehran foreign ministry spokesman, Mohammad Ali Husseini advised the states in the region to closely watch the Israeli exercise, which he described as “provocative” and aimed at boosting the army’s morale

 

[Wakka]

I am aware of the situation, but I am really interested in how this all will play out.

 

[Christina]

Many are saying war in weeks Wakka what do think?

 

[Jerusalem Junkie]

I do not think war in weeks and the reason is that Iran knows fool well who they are messing with. They are trying to provoke Israel to attack but if Iran has learned anything it should know that Israel did not hesitate to attack Hussein when Iraq was building a Nuclear plant....its sad really Israel has had to do nothing but fight for its very existence ever since it declared its independence...I am interested to hear Washingtons response to this..

 

[Christina]

They have been hyping the fact that Iran is increasing their Nuke program they have been pushing for war the way I hear it.

 

[Christina]

IRAN REFUSES TO HALT NUCLEAR WORK FOR INCENTIVESApril 5, 2008Voice of America News reports: “Iran says it will not halt work on its nuclear activities in exchange for incentives offered by the West.An Iranian spokesman told reporters Saturday that Tehran does not trade its rights in return for incentives.Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad also said he will reject any incentives to suspend his country's uranium enrichment activities. In an interview published Friday, he told a Japanese news agency that Iran has no reason to give up nuclear technology.The five permanent members of the U.N. Security Council have reportedly been working on a package of incentives to entice Iran to freeze its uranium enrichment work and hold talks.The Council has passed three sets of sanctions on Iran for its refusal to stop enriching uranium, a process that can be used to make nuclear weapons…”

 

[Jerusalem Junkie]

Well if they feel threatened I guess they have a right to defend themselves. Iran has been warned by the US and others to halt its nuclear program. I can understand Israels position on this I would not want a nuclear reactor in my back door either especially since every country over is intent on destroying them. Israel is the only Jewish Nation in the world would the view be different if they were of another origin? Likely yes. That just goes to show you cannot make deals with Iran they have no intent on keeping any deal its not their way.

 

[Christina]

Two is that you:)??

 

[Jerusalem Junkie]

Yeah its me changed my name Two was too boring you like?

 

[Christina]

yes, but Im old and trying to keep everyone straight just by name is a chore for an ole lady now you guys are changing names on me ??? Holy cow I just got another grey hair:)

 

[Jerusalem Junkie]

Its all cool Kriss I will not change up on you agian promise....and just for the record they are a lot more folks wanting to do the same......you got a couple more gray hairs coming hehehehehe.............

 

[Wakka]

I can't say Kriss. This conflict has been on for a while. Neither side wants to really go into war, they would rather throw political threats at each other.