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Israel-Palestine-Jordan
USA, peace treaties at risk if Israel attacks Iran
2012-09-21
h/t Gates of Vienna
Egypt and Jordan could tear up their peace treaties with Israel if it launched an attack against Iran.
The practical consequences of which would be...
Israeli sources told Yediot Aharonot that this was the content of a warning that the Obama administration sent to Bibi Netanyahu. In particular, Washington pointed out that, in the event of an Israeli raid, protests in Cairo and Amman may force their leaders to take drastic steps. "Today the Arab leaders do not control their peoples, the streets control the leaders," was the American explanation. "An Israeli strike is just what the Iranians need. The entire Arab and Muslim street will take to the streets to demonstrate," and the pressure to annul the accords would be huge.

In this sense, the US warned, "What happened with the film against Mohammad is just a preview of what will happen in case of an Israeli strike." . .
And they say marijuana is harmless
Posted by:g(r)omgoru

#8  JohnQC ... those fateful words describe the next conflict. "Will not hold back this time".

The truth is that no-one in this war will be holding back this time ... including Israel, Hezbollah, Iran, AQ and various proxies. I have to imagine that the estimate that Israel will lose only "500 men" is drastically low. I also think that there's not much that's going to be left of southern Lebanon.
Posted by: Raider   2012-09-21 16:00  

#7  If Israel hits the Iranian nuke sites, you can also bet Hamas and Hezbollah will enter. Israel will not hold back this time. The islamists operating in the Sinai will also likely stir up trouble for Israel.
Posted by: JohnQC   2012-09-21 14:14  

#6  If Israel hits Iran - its a fair bet that they will not only find themselves "at war" with all their neighbors, but they may also be shunned by many western countries as well.

It's fair to say that PM Benjamin Netanyahu and Chief of Staff Benny Gantz face the toughest decisions that have ever confronted Israeli leaders - since the country was founded.
Posted by: Raider   2012-09-21 13:05  

#5  Keep in mind that the objective of the ruling elites is to maintain Stability that includes an 'acceptable level of violence', and a related industry that provides suitable and profitable employment for its members.

That's why the Cold War went on for decades.
Posted by: Pappy   2012-09-21 11:39  

#4  What is at risk if Israel doesn't attack Iran?
Posted by: Anguper Hupomosing9418   2012-09-21 09:11  

#3  Egypt and Jordan could tear up their peace treaties with Israel if it launched an attack against Iran.

Meaningless, expired coupons. Anyone who ever thought they meant anything (other than a USAID guarantee) was or is nuts.
Posted by: Besoeker   2012-09-21 07:43  

#2  Fingers Away!
Posted by: Angiting Snore1647   2012-09-21 07:33  

#1  What about the Pakistan connection and the think tank in Maryland and the savage and Israel sign brought to by the same group that has done everything else! Kabob cart man leader of Afghanistan tall pale and sun glasses!
Posted by: Angiting Snore1647   2012-09-21 07:33  

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