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Israel sets up elite command unit to strike behind 'enemy' lines
2012-02-02
Israel has set up a specialist commando unit designed to carry out missions deep inside enemy territory amid growing consensus in government circles that military strikes must be contemplated if economic sanctions do not halt Iran's nuclear programme.
May I guess that the date of establishment of this specialist commando unit is, oh, 1949 or so?
The "Depth Corps" has been organised with the aim of co-ordinating deep penetration operations in other countries at a time when the defence ministry acknowledges that the number of covert Israeli operations abroad has increased significantly in the last year.

The unit, headed by Major General Shai Avital, a former head of an elite reconnaissance squad, was ordered by the head of Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) to focus on undercover work. Defence ministry officials in Tel Aviv insisted that it was not "Iran specific" and is needed to co-ordinate a range of duties.

The Tehran regime has repeatedly claimed that Israeli, US and British agents are responsible for the assassination of six scientists involved in the country's nuclear programme -- a charge refuted by London and Washington. Officials in Tel Aviv in general refuse to comment on covert action.

"Of course I see about the killings in the media. I see it happens", said Dan Meridor, the Minister for Intelligence and Nuclear Affairs. "Are they natural, are they unnatural? There are many stories coming from there."

"About these deaths of scientists, I don't know what to tell you. I do not know the effects of that. The fact that they continue to work on this programme despite sanctions means they want to get nuclear and are prepared to pay a heavy price," he said.

Mr Meridor stated that Israel will monitor the effects of the sanctions, including an oil embargo, imposed on Iran by the European Union as well as punitive measures taken by the US.
Posted by:tipper

#3  Pssst...Sheeeee-shh...5-4-3-2-1. Oy,such a noise!
Posted by: Chesh Squank6666   2012-02-02 22:45  

#2  And they each have a herd of pet spy squirrels. Not to mention flies-- lots and lots of spy flies, trained up from maggot-hood to their specialized tasks.
Posted by: trailing wife   2012-02-02 18:41  

#1  they are already undercover, positioned in the IRGC and basij leadership, but *shhhhh* don't tell anybody. It'll be our secret
Posted by: Frank G   2012-02-02 16:18  

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