Israel ready to launch a military offensive against Iran.

Antaletriangle · 02-15-2009, 12:53 PM

http://www.globalresearch.ca/index.p...rticleId=12307

Israel ready to launch a military offensive against Iran
In the wake of Gaza, can the world afford to live with a nuclear Israel?

by Lech Biegalski

Global Research, February 14, 2009

On February 14, Australian News Agency “The Age” reported:

A SENIOR Israeli diplomat has warned that Israel is ready to launch a military offensive against Iran to prevent it from developing nuclear weapons.

In an interview with The Age, Dan Gillerman, who was Israel’s permanent representative at the United Nations from 2003 until last September, said time for diplomatic efforts to stop Iran acquiring a nuclear capability might have already expired.

“The world cannot afford to live with a nuclear Iran,” Mr Gillerman said.

The truth is that, after witnessing Israeli war crimes in Lebanon and in the illegally occupied Palestinian territories, the world cannot afford to live with nuclear Israel. As opposed to Iran, Israel has secretly developed hundreds of nuclear warheads and delivery weapons outside of any supervision by international community. Iran continues to run its nuclear program in cooperation with the UN’s International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

According to the Press TV report of February 13,

The new chief of US intelligence has confirmed the findings of a 2007 intelligence report that Iran has no nuclear weapons program.

Dennis Blair told the Senate Intelligence Committee that his organization has assessed that Tehran does not have nuclear weapons design and weaponization work.

A National Intelligence Estimate (NIE), issued in November 2007 by the sixteen US intelligence agencies, clarified that Iran was not pursuing a nuclear weapons program.

The 2007 intelligence report was widely seen as a setback for Bush administration efforts to pressure Iran and halt its nuclear program.

The UN nuclear watchdog, which has carried out the highest number of inspections in its history on Iranian nuclear sites, has also found nothing to indicate that the program has diverted toward weaponization.

In the meantime, both US and Israeli governments continue to press the issue of suspected development of military nuclear technology in Iran, slapping three rounds of sanctions against Tehran. Israel openly threatens to attack Iran in order to destroy its nuclear and scientific facilities.

The real problem, as we all know by now, is this:

Unlike the US and Israel, Iran has not attacked other countries in recent history. There is enough documented evidence indicating that the US planned the oil wars long ago and that Iran was one of the targets. Strong Iran is also an obstacle for Israeli territorial expansion in Arab countries. In this situation, EVEN IF Iran was trying to develop an effective nuclear deterrence capability IN SELF-DEFENCE, it would be perfectly understandable and perfectly justifiable.

If the US and Israel want other countries to give up their nuclear programs, they should give an example by doing same first. This, however, will not happen because these two “partners” believe that they can unilaterally bully other nations into submission. The clear pattern here is: disarm, so that we can take over your resources and your territories, or else… we will attack you!

By the way, nobody has yet explained why “the world cannot live with a nuclear Iran”. The world lives with nuclear America, with nuclear Russia, nuclear China, and India, and Pakistan, and nuclear France, and United Kingdom, with nuclear Israel, and probably a host of other nuclear countries - and nobody threatens a war against them for this reason. Somehow, the world is safer, when countries have nuclear deterrence capabilities. Nobody questions their rights to develop nuclear programs for peaceful or military purposes. So why Iran? I think I have already answered that naive question.

Interestingly, Russia is not using their veto power in the UN Security Council to block the sanctions against Iran. Maybe Russia wants us to step into this mess and stretch ourselves flat? I wouldn’t be surprised. Russia is extremely good at diplomacy and at long-term chess games.

Recently,

US Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton, stated late Tuesday that the Obama administration might reconsider plans for a missile defense system in Europe, if Iran stops what U.S. officials believe is a drive for nuclear weapons. (Source)

This was a direct ultimatum addressed to Russia. “Help us bully Iran, or we will set up our rockets on your border”. Again, the real question is, “If the European missile defence system is to prevent Iranian nuclear warheads from reaching America, why are they being placed in Poland instead of Germany, the UK or France? Or in Iceland? Or, in Canada?” Obviously, the European missile defence system in Poland threatens Russia and this is why it became a bargaining chip in the geopolitical game for the Middle East and Caucasus. Hillary (who allegedly has an extensive experience in politics) has finally admitted it.

Surely, Mr. Lavrov is working on an appropriate move in response to this “invitation”. Perhaps, the answer should be, “In the spirit of cooperation and pending the UN investigation into Israel’s war crimes in Gaza, if the US helps us force Israel to eliminate its nuclear weapons and to accept international inspections of its nuclear facilities, we will help you deal with Iran.”

Global Research Articles by Lech Biegalski

alyscat · 02-15-2009, 02:42 PM

Has anyone noticed (or is it just me?) that Bush has basically just faded away? I don't think I remember any other president in history that had so little media exposure after they left office. Of course, I could be misremembering. But it's like he's gone down a black hole.

OK, enough meandering with my thoughts.

TBH, I was surprised that Bush got out of the white house without starting a war with Iran. He seemed all poised to do so. Course, he may have been working (or his admin, or the neocons) to get Israel to do it for him... About the only failure that won't be laid at his feet will be the start of WWIII., which IMHO is a good thing!
alys

burgundia · 02-15-2009, 03:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alyscat

Has anyone noticed (or is it just me?) that Bush has basically just faded away? I don't think I remember any other president in history that had so little media exposure after they left office. Of course, I could be misremembering. But it's like he's gone down a black hole.

OK, enough meandering with my thoughts.

TBH, I was surprised that Bush got out of the white house without starting a war with Iran. He seemed all poised to do so. Course, he may have been working (or his admin, or the neocons) to get Israel to do it for him... About the only failure that won't be laid at his feet will be the start of WWIII., which IMHO is a good thing!
alys

maybe Bush is in 3D while we all are in 4?

Egg · 02-15-2009, 04:59 PM

Israel cannot do jack diddly squat about Iran, and they know it. Military Intelligence agencies in many countries have taken a long hard look, and all come to the same conclusion - without the USA lobbing in hundreds of thousands of aircraft, tanks, artillery and men, israel would be wiped off the face of the earth in hours.

Minutes even.

I hope they do try though on their own, and in response I hope Iraq gives Iran carte blanche in over flight rights so they can make the stain on humanity that is israel nothing but a bad dream scattered on the winds of history.

oldpaganfreak · 02-15-2009, 06:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alyscat

Has anyone noticed (or is it just me?) that Bush has basically just faded away? I don't think I remember any other president in history that had so little media exposure after they left office. Of course, I could be misremembering. But it's like he's gone down a black hole.
alys

nope...it was announced that bush's first speaking engagement will be in, of all places, calgary alberta, canada. there are enough fatcat oilmen in cowtown to fill an auditorium. i wouldn't cross the street to listen to him, unless cheney was there too and i had a big f**king gun!

Steve_A · 02-15-2009, 08:16 PM

Hi alyscat,

Bush seemed to fade away because for the media there are other things more important at the moment to deal with.

The economy seems to be number one. As the banks and automakers are making waves, it makes good fodder for the media companies.

The stimulous plan is the biggest public spending plan in the historyof the US. This also deserves ample coverage, especially since it has split Congress.

Some cabinet members who had difficulty in paying their taxes.

A couple of aeroplane accidents, one on the Hudson and the other on a house which also took time in the media.

You also had the Superbowl, a famous 'rounders' (baseball) player who admitted to having his own type of stimulous package.

And here we are. Perhaps if Bush says something intelligent he may make the headlines, but let's face it, that's never going to happen!

Best regards,

Steve

Quote:

Originally Posted by alyscat

Has anyone noticed (or is it just me?) that Bush has basically just faded away? I don't think I remember any other president in history that had so little media exposure after they left office. Of course, I could be misremembering. But it's like he's gone down a black hole.

OK, enough meandering with my thoughts.

TBH, I was surprised that Bush got out of the white house without starting a war with Iran. He seemed all poised to do so. Course, he may have been working (or his admin, or the neocons) to get Israel to do it for him... About the only failure that won't be laid at his feet will be the start of WWIII., which IMHO is a good thing!
alys

02-15-2009, 12:53 PM	#1
Antaletriangle Avalon Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: U.K. Posts: 3,380	Israel ready to launch a military offensive against Iran. http://www.globalresearch.ca/index.p...rticleId=12307 Israel ready to launch a military offensive against Iran In the wake of Gaza, can the world afford to live with a nuclear Israel? by Lech Biegalski Global Research, February 14, 2009 On February 14, Australian News Agency “The Age” reported: A SENIOR Israeli diplomat has warned that Israel is ready to launch a military offensive against Iran to prevent it from developing nuclear weapons. In an interview with The Age, Dan Gillerman, who was Israel’s permanent representative at the United Nations from 2003 until last September, said time for diplomatic efforts to stop Iran acquiring a nuclear capability might have already expired. “The world cannot afford to live with a nuclear Iran,” Mr Gillerman said. The truth is that, after witnessing Israeli war crimes in Lebanon and in the illegally occupied Palestinian territories, the world cannot afford to live with nuclear Israel. As opposed to Iran, Israel has secretly developed hundreds of nuclear warheads and delivery weapons outside of any supervision by international community. Iran continues to run its nuclear program in cooperation with the UN’s International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). According to the Press TV report of February 13, The new chief of US intelligence has confirmed the findings of a 2007 intelligence report that Iran has no nuclear weapons program. Dennis Blair told the Senate Intelligence Committee that his organization has assessed that Tehran does not have nuclear weapons design and weaponization work. A National Intelligence Estimate (NIE), issued in November 2007 by the sixteen US intelligence agencies, clarified that Iran was not pursuing a nuclear weapons program. The 2007 intelligence report was widely seen as a setback for Bush administration efforts to pressure Iran and halt its nuclear program. The UN nuclear watchdog, which has carried out the highest number of inspections in its history on Iranian nuclear sites, has also found nothing to indicate that the program has diverted toward weaponization. In the meantime, both US and Israeli governments continue to press the issue of suspected development of military nuclear technology in Iran, slapping three rounds of sanctions against Tehran. Israel openly threatens to attack Iran in order to destroy its nuclear and scientific facilities. The real problem, as we all know by now, is this: Unlike the US and Israel, Iran has not attacked other countries in recent history. There is enough documented evidence indicating that the US planned the oil wars long ago and that Iran was one of the targets. Strong Iran is also an obstacle for Israeli territorial expansion in Arab countries. In this situation, EVEN IF Iran was trying to develop an effective nuclear deterrence capability IN SELF-DEFENCE, it would be perfectly understandable and perfectly justifiable. If the US and Israel want other countries to give up their nuclear programs, they should give an example by doing same first. This, however, will not happen because these two “partners” believe that they can unilaterally bully other nations into submission. The clear pattern here is: disarm, so that we can take over your resources and your territories, or else… we will attack you! By the way, nobody has yet explained why “the world cannot live with a nuclear Iran”. The world lives with nuclear America, with nuclear Russia, nuclear China, and India, and Pakistan, and nuclear France, and United Kingdom, with nuclear Israel, and probably a host of other nuclear countries - and nobody threatens a war against them for this reason. Somehow, the world is safer, when countries have nuclear deterrence capabilities. Nobody questions their rights to develop nuclear programs for peaceful or military purposes. So why Iran? I think I have already answered that naive question. Interestingly, Russia is not using their veto power in the UN Security Council to block the sanctions against Iran. Maybe Russia wants us to step into this mess and stretch ourselves flat? I wouldn’t be surprised. Russia is extremely good at diplomacy and at long-term chess games. Recently, US Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton, stated late Tuesday that the Obama administration might reconsider plans for a missile defense system in Europe, if Iran stops what U.S. officials believe is a drive for nuclear weapons. (Source) This was a direct ultimatum addressed to Russia. “Help us bully Iran, or we will set up our rockets on your border”. Again, the real question is, “If the European missile defence system is to prevent Iranian nuclear warheads from reaching America, why are they being placed in Poland instead of Germany, the UK or France? Or in Iceland? Or, in Canada?” Obviously, the European missile defence system in Poland threatens Russia and this is why it became a bargaining chip in the geopolitical game for the Middle East and Caucasus. Hillary (who allegedly has an extensive experience in politics) has finally admitted it. Surely, Mr. Lavrov is working on an appropriate move in response to this “invitation”. Perhaps, the answer should be, “In the spirit of cooperation and pending the UN investigation into Israel’s war crimes in Gaza, if the US helps us force Israel to eliminate its nuclear weapons and to accept international inspections of its nuclear facilities, we will help you deal with Iran.” Global Research Articles by Lech Biegalski

02-15-2009, 02:42 PM	#2
alyscat Avalon Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Washington state Posts: 743	Re: Israel ready to launch a military offensive against Iran. Has anyone noticed (or is it just me?) that Bush has basically just faded away? I don't think I remember any other president in history that had so little media exposure after they left office. Of course, I could be misremembering. But it's like he's gone down a black hole. OK, enough meandering with my thoughts. TBH, I was surprised that Bush got out of the white house without starting a war with Iran. He seemed all poised to do so. Course, he may have been working (or his admin, or the neocons) to get Israel to do it for him... About the only failure that won't be laid at his feet will be the start of WWIII., which IMHO is a good thing! alys

02-15-2009, 04:59 PM	#4
Egg Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 727	Re: Israel ready to launch a military offensive against Iran. Israel cannot do jack diddly squat about Iran, and they know it. Military Intelligence agencies in many countries have taken a long hard look, and all come to the same conclusion - without the USA lobbing in hundreds of thousands of aircraft, tanks, artillery and men, israel would be wiped off the face of the earth in hours. Minutes even. I hope they do try though on their own, and in response I hope Iraq gives Iran carte blanche in over flight rights so they can make the stain on humanity that is israel nothing but a bad dream scattered on the winds of history.