US officials said to be fearful of looming Israeli strike on Iran

[$teve]

US officials said to be fearful of looming Israeli strike on Iran
By Ron Friedman
May 10, 2012, 8:49 pm

US officials fear the unity government established earlier this week signals an impending Israeli attack on Iran, Channel 10 News reported Thursday evening.

According to the report, officials are holding marathon talks in Washington out of concern that an Israeli attack on Iran’s nuclear program may take place before the US presidential elections in November.

Undisclosed Washington sources told Channel 10 that they worry Kadima was offered a place in the coalition to shore up support for a preemptive attack aimed at halting the Islamic Republic’s nuclear drive, and that Kadima chairman Shaul Mofaz would approve of such an attack.

The report added that the US officials believe early Israeli elections would have kept the F-15s at bay, but are now genuinely concerned that with political backing, there is little to stop Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu from ordering the attack.

In a joint press conference held Tuesday, Netanyahu and Kadima leader Shaul Mofaz said they saw eye-to eye on a slew of issues, including Iran. In the past Mofaz has been a vocal critic of the notion of Israel striking Iran’s nuclear sites on its own, but Netanyahu and Defense Minister Ehud Barak are both believed to favor an early strike.

Having gone to sleep with expectations of September elections, Israelis woke up to a new political reality Tuesday morning, learning that overnight, Netanyahu and Mofaz signed a deal to form a unity government.

Legislation to dissolve parliament was frozen after it had been approved on a first reading. The Netanyahu-Mofaz deal provides for this Knesset to see out its term, until October 2013.

Shortly after 2:30 a.m., Netanyahu and Mofaz arrived at the Knesset to brief their parties on the details of their secret agreement. Kadima joined the government in exchange for Mofaz’s appointment as a deputy prime minister, a minister without portfolio, and a cabinet member. No other Kadima members will join the cabinet. The new coalition is one of the largest in Israel’s history, numbering 94 MKs.

http://www.timesofisrael.com/us-offi...trike-on-iran/

[Joseph The Carpenter]

The only question I have is, will Iran use their proxy armies and attack ISRAEL or will they wait for ISRAEL to attack the nuclear plants?

[Raphael]

If the administration takes quick action, it might be able to pass another Stimulus bill to fund a new Federal agency: "The United States Department of Perpetual Hand-Wringing About What Israel Might Do".

[Shannon9602]

Looks lke this is not going according to Mr. Body Odor's plan. I understand he was trying to keep the Israeli to attack Iran til he is re elected?

[cbressler1976]

Obama is sickening....he is more worried about getting elected again rather then people possibly dying! Selfish...

[Florian9]

Obama is sickening....he is more worried about getting elected again rather then people possibly dying! Selfish...

Angry megalomaniacs tend to think that way. We the People are just pawns/stooges/expendables and are just here in order to bask the the "glory" of these so-called leaders.

Bibi may be waking Barry up with that dreaded 3am phone call soon and the news won't be good.
Talk about upsetting "the one"! LOL!

[Deputyez]

It is all about the reelection. Everything BHO is doing right now is about him. Nothing is about the nation, just him.

[Homesick777]

Dateline: 3AM one day in the future

RING... RING... RING...

Bobo: Yo!

Bibi: Mr. President. It's Bibi. I need your assistance and I knew you would want to be involved.

Bobo: Biden, are you trying to prank me? It's 3AM.

Bibi: Mr. President. It's Bibi, remember me? Israel? Jerusalem? Tel Aviv?

Bobo: O-h-h-h... What do YOU want?

Bibi: Just one thing and I'll let you go in 30 seconds.

Bobo: I'll agree to THAT, but it's the first and last time. OK, what?

Bibi: Punch this number into your key pad. 867. OK?

Bobo: You're crazy. OK, 8-6-7 entered.

Bibi: Enter 5309, OK?

Bobo: Four digits at 3AM is above my pay grade. O-h-h-h... 5... 3... 0... mmm... 9. Done. What's this about?

Bibi: I knew you'd want in on the action to get credit. That 7 digit code was transmitted over this secure line directly to our air command and you have launched 7 nuclear tipped missiles toward Iranian targets. The first of 110 planes will be in the air within 2 minutes. Thanks!

Bobo: W-h-a-a-a-t?

Bibi: That's right, Mr. President. I've asked for a sign whether I should go it alone on this or not. Thanks for your input, confirmation of my sign received. YOU entered the code to launch the missiles and planes. YOU initiated the attack on Iran. Israel is just your puppet, your proxy. That's how you wanted it, isn't it, you ***? You be sure to have a good night's sleep, Mr. President. The Nation of Israel can take it from here.

[Florian9]

LOL! Remember he's no early-bird either!

[Cindy S.]

LOL! Remember he's no early-bird either!

Gotta have time to put his shoes on so he doesn't have to put bare feet up on the desk.

[tbrian40]

Mr. despot is an anti-semite and MB supporter. I don't think Bibi will be calling him. Hillary the dog and Biden are out of the question. If I were Bibi, I would call our Central Command at the Pentagon or in S. Florida. My sentiments are harsh but all that BO has done against the state of Israel is unpardonable. jmho

[twisty58]

I just pray for God's hand upon His children all across the earth.
I pray before this happens that MANY will come to know Him.
A special blessing for Netanyahu that he is within God's will.

[$teve]

Islamist group al-Nusra 'behind Damascus blasts'

A video posted online by an obscure Islamist group, al-Nusra, has said it carried out two bomb attacks in the Syrian capital Damascus on Thursday.

The attacks took place near a military intelligence building during the morning rush hour, killing 55 people.

Authorities had blamed "foreign-backed terrorists" for the attacks.

The al-Nusra group emerged in January and has said it was behind previous attacks, including one in March on a police HQ and airforce Intelligence.

The video says the bombings were in response to attacks on residential areas by forces loyal to President Bashar al-Assad.

"We fulfilled our promise to respond with strikes and explosions," a distorted voice says in the video, according to the Associated Press.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-18046333

[Mom2ten]

I don't think Bibi will let Zero in until it's too late for him to do anything...if he tells him anything at all.

[vbf]

After the disgraceful and despicable manner in which obummer has treated Mr. Netanyahu, he doesn't deserve a heads up. Obummer is a disgrace!!

[Scotty066]

US officials should be fearful!!!
An attack on Iran would do more than take care of Iran, It would also humiliate the big O, a little pay back for the way O has been treating Bibi

[Tall Timbers]

The only question I have is, will Iran use their proxy armies and attack ISRAEL or will they wait for ISRAEL to attack the nuclear plants?

I would guess that if/when Israel attacks Iran they'll be wise enough to neutralize the proxies at the same time.

[LukeL007]

Monday May 21st is a New Moon, if it is overcast in Iran it will be perfect conditions to attack.

[Patti311]

I don't think Bibi will let Zero in until it's too late for him to do anything...if he tells him anything at all.

Agree

[logosone]

There is a link on the news page about a Rand Corporation
outlook that the IDF and US shouldn't do a thing in Iran.

What does everyone say the morning Iran does their first test?
Don't let these 'thinkers' fool ya. That's exactly what happened
with Pakistan. The idea that we know everything about anything
that is going on is simply wishful thinking. When the drone was
hacked that should have been a wake-up call on minimizing.