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2003-02-20 Middle East

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Posted by Steve 2003-02-20 11:31 am|| || Front Page|| [6 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 It's possible that they think Israel might try to use the distraction of the fracas next door to whack them. It's possible -- I personally think that Israel has a long hit list that they're going to get started on the moment Saddam is out of the way.

Posted by jrosevear 2003-02-20 11:45:45|| 2003-02-20 11:45:45|| Front Page Top

#2 Syria is getting some serious bunching of the undies, with all that activity going on around them.
Israel has been told to lay low for awhile, doubtful if they will try anything bold. Unless Saddam decides to send them his love, again.

Posted by RW 2003-02-20 13:37:08|| 2003-02-20 13:37:08|| Front Page Top

#3 If I had a very large American force unloading in Turkey and planning to head to Iraq, I might want to redeploy some assets in that direction. The fastest way from Southern Turkey to Iraq lies through Syria.

Posted by john 2003-02-20 21:10:39|| 2003-02-20 21:10:39|| Front Page Top

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