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2006-12-20 Israel-Palestine-Jordan

Israel Admits Deterrence Has Been Harmed

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Posted by Fred 2006-12-20 00:00|| || Front Page|| [2 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 Don't know what their report actually said, but I would say that the extremely poor performance of the miltary and civilian leadership has caused danger to all Israelis by emboldening the Muzzies beyond any point in the last 50 years. Once again, actions have consequences.

Posted by SpecOp35 2006-12-20 11:13|| 2006-12-20 11:13|| Front Page Top

#2 The diplomatic phrase is probably 'mutual respect', but deterrence is based on fear - fear of the consequences. Remove that fear and you don't have jack. Israel will be paying a high price for Olmert's lameness and inability to act.

Posted by SteveS 2006-12-20 21:00|| 2006-12-20 21:00|| Front Page Top

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