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| IDF intelligence: Iran, Hizbullah preparing for possible US strike |
| 2007-04-01 |
| Iran, Syria and Hizbullah are preparing for a possible military confrontation with the United States in the summer, the head of the IDF's Military Intelligence said Sunday. "Their preparation is defensive ahead of war … They fear a war initiated by the Americans because they understand that there might be an attack against Iran over the summer, but not by Israel," Maj. Gen. Amos Yadlin told the Cabinet. "We are closely following these preparations, for fear that one of the sides misinterprets certain moves in the region. I bring up the Six Day War in this context – when you reach a war no one is interested in as a result of the involvement of many players. "We need to be ready, and at the same time be careful that such steps do not cause others to get the wrong idea about our moves," he added. According to the intelligence chief, Hizbullah has been maintaining the ceasefire so far, because the organization is not interested in getting into another conflict with Israel. "The organization is busy rehabilitating… like the Syrians, Hizbullah too needs to prepare for a war in the summer." Haniyeh: Divide and conquer? Turning his attention to Palestinian Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh, Yadlin said that the latter was seeking to separate between the moderate Hamas government and the more militant Hamas movement. "When Haniyeh retuned from the Arab summit, he made some extreme statements and hinted that if the Hamas government is not recognized by the international community and the boycott not lifted – a third intifada may break out," Yadlin said. However, Yadlin stated that there were elements within Hamas that were unhappy with the approval of the Arab initiative. "In the last month, he (Haniyeh) has been leading the move towards a unity government, and he is now being blamed for leading a moderate approach in the Riyadh summit," he explained. |
| Posted by:Frank G |
| #8 As much as I hate it, if the Iranians do strike and strike herein the US< that will be what we need to finally get the last of the loons out of the way and start taking the problems seriously. I say lets send Rosie O'Donnell over there as a the first hostage. We'll do like the Romans did - hold her funeral, say she's already dead to us and that we are mobilizing even though she was a despicable A-hole. |
| Posted by: OldSpook 2007-04-01 21:13 |
| #7 I'm convinced we need that bloody catharsis to save the Republic. America does not need "bloody catharsis" in order to mobilize. What we really need is a government and media that are honest enough to provide accurate information (i.e., truth), so that informed decisions could be made by the public. We do not have this at present and due to that fact, America does require "bloody catharsis in order to awaken. Should that sort of profound atrocity or atrocities occur upon American soil, my only hope is that our population will dismantle its political (not constitutional), system and start over. To varying degrees, both sides of the aisle are betraying the American public and there must be Hell to pay for it. |
| Posted by: Zenster 2007-04-01 19:35 |
| #6 Remember the image of Chamberlin and the piece of paper he got from Hitler after selling the Czechs down the river. I have this vision of the UK doing something really pathetic and weak, and Blair getting his people back and making some sort of statement in a very Chamberlin-esq sort of way. Feels like 1939.... As I previously said, Inch by inch we edge to the confrontation that is long overdue. The Marine Barracks, LtCol Higgins, Station Chief Buckley, and so many more have a butcher's bill due from these creatures....one hopes they will push it too far and the event will unleash the massive can of whup-ass that begs to be opened. When that happens, they will act here, terrorism in the US, multiple locations and multiple types of attacks. The cementing of American resolve will be iron-clad, overcoming the cultural suicide of political correctness that threatens the very nation. Tolerance of the intolerant will end, and, sadly, fear will unlock the common-sense of our fellow citizens who have been lulled by material plenty and the nanny state into near suicidal ignorance of the way these people intent to dominate and end the Western World! I wish it weren't so, but I'm convinced we need that bloody catharsis to save the Republic. |
| Posted by: JustAboutEnough 2007-04-01 19:14 |
| #5 You cannot make business dealings with governments that take hostages---especially YOUR nationals. THAT is insane. Sorry to say it, AP, but since when has Europe exhibited any sanity? This is a majority of the problem right now. They continue to sell their souls to the devil as though he will never come collecting on the bargain. The EU is receivership already and just doesn't |
| Posted by: Zenster 2007-04-01 17:48 |
| #4 The Iranians will play this hostage game just like they did back in 1979 with Jimmah. This is a propaganda tactic that works against govts with weak leadership. The MMs KNOW that it will not work against the US. Queen Palosi may be head of the propaganda show in the US, but she is NOT CINC. GWB, as weak as he has been on some things, will NOT play along with the hostage game. The MMs are playing divide and conquer. The ball is in the Brits' court. The US can help, but Tony Blair has to come to a decision on what he is going to do with the hostage situation. If he vacates his embassy in Teheran, then there may be hope of a tough stance. You cannot make business dealings with governments that take hostages---especially YOUR nationals. THAT is insane. |
| Posted by: Alaska Paul 2007-04-01 17:30 |
| #3 We will not...I repeat...will not attack Iran. Just won't happen. |
| Posted by: anymouse 2007-04-01 16:29 |
| #2 Haniyah, Nasrallah, Baby Assad, Nutjob and the shadow crew don't have the balls. They'll just talk big and do nothing more than hide behind their bunkers and their accomplices/civilians and not dare to really take Israel head-on. >:-) |
| Posted by: gorb 2007-04-01 16:21 |
| #1 Bring it on, you fucktards. Galvanize American opinion against Iran more than it is already. You know you want to. |
| Posted by: Zenster 2007-04-01 15:35 |