Israel

November 4, 2011

Peres: Military option to deal with Iran is nearer

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Israeli President Shimon Peres added to a debate raging in Israel over whether to attack Iran, when he said on Friday that a military option to stop the Islamic republic from obtaining nuclear weapons was nearer.

Asked by Channel Two News if “something was bringing us closer to a military option rather than a diplomatic one,” Peres said: “I believe so, I estimate that intelligence services of all these countries are looking at the ticking clock, warning leaders that there is not much time left.

“Iran is nearing atomic weapons and in the time left we must turn to the world’s nations and demand (they) fulfill their promise ... which is not merely passing sanctions. What needs to be done must be done and there is a long list of options.”

Israeli media has been rife with speculation this week that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is working to secure cabinet consensus for an attack on Iranian nuclear installations.

Western powers, including Israel, suspect Tehran of developing nuclear weapons—something Iran denies—and have imposed sanctions in an attempt to curb its program.

Iran, which opposes Israel’s existence, says it is enriching uranium only to power reactors for electricity generation.

Though no direct threats of military action on Iran have been made by Netanyahu, both Israel and the United States have repeatedly hinted at possible use of force, saying all options were on the table.

Writing by Maayan Lubell; Editing by Louise Ireland

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Is it pshycological attack or stupid talks?  Iran is swarn enamy of Israel and will be happy to use any reason for the war (if they hope to afford one).  Is new long range rocket so good to scare hell from crazy ayatollars?
Tis is a riddle.

Comment by ArkadyDash on 11/04/11 at 7:54 pm

As usual, the world is engaging in foot dragging and Iran is on the fast track to delivering nuclear paload.It takes no genius to figure where;Bibi,please be
a Jew first,world leader second and take out the Iranian reactor before(G-d forbid)another Shoah.

Comment by Michael Groetzinger on 11/05/11 at 1:58 pm

I read about the President’s remarks on Haaretz where, after moderation, more than 100 anti-Jewish comments were also published. Some were looking forward to another Holocaust.
As usual Haaretz found, again after moderation, very few pro-Jewish comments fit for publication.
Israel is the only country in the world where Jewish journalists can make a good living by being the cheerleaders for Jew-haters.
An important consideration for a possible strike on Iran. The ensuing war will be protracted and you cannot fight this if you are constantly being stabbed in the back. Today’s Israel is not the Jewish state of 1967. Militarily Israel is stronger, but for the rest it has become weaker.

Comment by Beauchard on 11/05/11 at 4:42 pm

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