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2006-07-29 Israel-Palestine-Jordan

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Posted by Fred 2006-07-29 00:00|| || Front Page|| [2 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 Yep, the one that gotta way.

Meanwhile, Israeli citizens live in fear for their lives for the foreseeable future.

Posted by Captain America 2006-07-29 00:43|| 2006-07-29 00:43|| Front Page Top

#2 I'm puzzled by the logic behind this because, on the surface, it seems like a really bad idea. As a general principle, winning quickly with overwhelming force is better than long drawn-out onflict. Is the Israeli cabinet worried about tipping the scales too far and drawing Syria and friends explicitly into the game?

Posted by SteveS 2006-07-29 10:58|| 2006-07-29 10:58|| Front Page Top

#3 Although this article is coming from JPost, I think there is a major disconnect somewhere. Articles and TV interviews and such over the last week are full of contradictory stuff, from Israeli Govt spokes-folks on TV, former Mossad guys, Netanyahu, even Peres, all seeming to indicate this opportunity must be exploited to kill off Hezb - and the go-slow dance of Bush & (even) Blair to allow for it. Then articles like this suggesting they don't have the confidence to follow through.

Certainly there's intentional and adversarial disinformation flying about. The sound of grinding axes is deafening.

To be honest, were I running Israel's campaign, I'd be trying to trip Syria and Iran, by whatever means and psyops available, into showing more of the skin we know they have in the game.

Posted by cruiser 2006-07-29 11:52|| 2006-07-29 11:52|| Front Page Top

#4 I want to read Bibi's version. Now.

Posted by Nimble Spemble 2006-07-29 12:24|| 2006-07-29 12:24|| Front Page Top

#5 I saw Bibi on TV last night. He said his version was the governments version until after the battles were over.

Interesting phrasing I translate as

"I am not an ankle biting traitor but after this is over we are having a big big fight."

Posted by 3dc 2006-07-29 12:41|| 2006-07-29 12:41|| Front Page Top

#6 He can't think things are that bad, or he'd be screaming now.

Posted by Nimble Spemble 2006-07-29 13:24|| 2006-07-29 13:24|| Front Page Top

#7 Why warn the Hezzies and their allies around the world until its too late to do anything about it? If you were dedicated to a limited war, why call up additional troops?

As long as the Hezzies don't withdraw from the south, there's no need to move further in and give the MSM and diplomats more leverage. Meanwhile, the Hezzie cadres are submitting to the meat grinder.

I'd watch what the Israelis do more than what they say to the press.

Posted by Oldcat 2006-07-29 13:44|| 2006-07-29 13:44|| Front Page Top

#8 So true, Oldcat. Just a little while ago Fox was reporting that Israel wouldn't demand that Hezbollah be disarmed to agree to a cease-fire. I didn't hear which "newswire" it supposedly came from.

Imagine that for a second. I presumed it had to be bullshit, but still... I wasn't sure...

Now, only about 40 minutes later they're reporting that Israel utterly and completely denied the report. Of course Hezbollah must be disarmed. They ridiculed the report.

God I hate the MSM.

Posted by cruiser 2006-07-29 13:57|| 2006-07-29 13:57|| Front Page Top

#9 It would be a mistake to do anything other than grind up Hizbollah. Anything less is going to be claimed as a victory by the Hezs, Syria, and Iran. Total humiliating defeat is the only thing these islamofacists understand. Anything less is a grave mistake.

Posted by JohnQC 2006-07-29 17:31|| 2006-07-29 17:31|| Front Page Top

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