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| 2013-07-16 | |
[Ynet] Political disputes in Washington putting Israel's citizens in truly dangerous situation
Another indication of the confusion in Washington is the leaks by anonymous sources in the Pentagon regarding the operations in Syria allegedly carried out by the IDF. In May they leaked to CNN's military correspondent that the Israeli Air Force attacked Iranian missiles near Damascus, and this past weekend the same correspondent reported - and later other news outlets - reported that Israel struck from the air Russian-made land-to-sea Yakhont missiles that were stored northeast of the Syrian port city of Latakia. In May senior American officials apologized and promised that the leaks would stop. Israel made it clear to the Americans at the time that the reports may force Assad to launch devastating missile attacks on northern Israel so as not to be perceived as a collaborator and lose what's left of his credibility as an Arab ruler. Then came the most recent leak, which shocked the Israeli leadership. Once again the question was asked: Why did the leak come from the same Pentagon officials? The answer is not encouraging. The reason Pentagon officials were behind the current and past leaks is most likely political -- part of an internal dispute within the Pentagon: Should the US act militarily to end the massacre in Syria? Can it? Or should it avoid a military operation and also ignore the use of chemical weapons by Assad's forces, despite Obama's threats? Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Martin Dempsey claimed the US Military would need 700 sorties to neutralize Syria's anti-aircraft force and secure a no-fly zone. This was how the US and its allies came out on top in past conflicts in Iraq, Kosovo and Libya. But America does not want another war after it has already withdrawn from Iraq and is trying to leave Afghanistan by the skin of its teeth. This is why senior government officials are using various excuses provided by the generals in the Pentagon in order to avoid military intervention in Syria. The leaks, which point to Israeli successes in Syria, expose the emptiness of the B.O. regime's excuses. Therefore, some people estimate the leaks are actually meant to embarrass the administration and come from those who are in favor of Western military intervention in Syria and from Republicans looking to attack the B.O. regime any chance they get. The Israeli political established is fuming, because the internal disputes within the US are putting Israel's citizens in a truly dangerous situation. The leaks are reducing Assad's so-called "room for denial." The Syrian president is really not interested in getting involved in a conflict with Israel at this juncture. Without addressing the question of whether Israel was behind the destruction of the Yakhont missiles, it is clear that the leak from Washington may push Assad into a corner and force him to respond in a way that will hurt and endanger Israel. American officials, in the heat of the domestic argument, are pitting Israel and Syria against each other. This is not a legitimate move by our closet ally and patron. After all, it is Israel that will suffer from the missile attacks, not the US. This is not the only damage caused to Israel and other countries by the US' befuddlement and careless conduct. But everyone has to keep quiet because we have no other superpower that supports us. | |
| Posted by:trailing wife |
| #4 some people estimate the leaks are actually meant to embarrass the administration and come from those who are in favor of Western military intervention in Syria and from Republicans looking to attack the B.O. regime Considering that the administration has tightened its control over the Pentagon in the past two years, it's just as likely that the leaks are intended to deflect and distract the Syrian issue onto the Israelis. |
| Posted by: Pappy 2013-07-16 11:45 |
| #3 Not for the first time. |
| Posted by: g(r)omgoru 2013-07-16 10:50 |
| #2 And Obullshit can't understand why he lies, and nobody understands his needs.(He Needs To LOOK important) Hint, We're tired of the lies, that's why, your reputation precedes you, and it's gotten around. |
| Posted by: Redneck Jim 2013-07-16 01:29 |
| #1 IIRC see also STARS-N-STRIPES > [WaPo Editorial] OBAMA'S ALREADY-TIMID SYRIA PLAN ALSO FAILING. Well lets just endanger only everybody, Enemies + Allies + Neutrals, + US strategic interests, + then call it a day??? Meanwhile, NOT to be outdone by the Bammer = USA ... * TOPIX > [JPost = DailY Telegraph.UK] FSA HEAD ACCUSES UK'S CAMERON OF BETRAYING REBELS, + in doing so paving the way for Al-Qaeda to dominate Rebel ranks. FSA El Supremo/Chief Gen. Salim Idris. The 2014 US Midterm Elex are how many months away yet??? |
| Posted by: JosephMendiola 2013-07-16 01:16 |