Should Israel launch a preemptive strike against Iran?

[theguru]

They should at least be considering it, correct?

[Habib]

Considering it terms of a contingency? Obviously. Should they do it? No. It makes no sense unless there is more intelligence than the public is aware of.

[OlDog75]

Man, I don't know. They're surrounded on three sides by countries that aren't too friendly toward them. I can understand why it might be considered, but would the US back them in a move like this? Not real sure this administration would be quick to come to their aid if things got bad.

[OlDog75]

Here's a chart of friends, enemies, and "it's complicated" countries of Middle-East:

 

The Middle East Friendship Chart

[hidinout]

As long as a democrat is in the WH then the answer is no . BHO would leave them alone to die.

[NamecipS]

It's certainly going to be interesting over there the next few years. I bet they do, just don't know when.

[Science Friction]

As long as a democrat is in the WH then the answer is no . BHO would leave them alone to die.

 

 

Wrong again. You really think BHO wants Israel to die?

[Voice of Reason]

Why? A preemptive strike against what?

[NamecipS]

Why? A preemptive strike against what?

 

Iran's leader came out and said Israel would not be around in 25 years.

[Bluegrasscard]

Did they run out of magnetic car bombs?

[sportsfan41]

Iran's leader came out and said Israel would not be around in 25 years.

 

Propaganda from a government that may not be around in 25 years. How ironic.

[HHSHOG62]

Preemptive strikes are almost never justifiable under the Geneva Convention. It relies on the premise of an imminent threat, and the definition of when a threat is truly imminent is constantly up for debate. I find it hard to believe that what Khomeini said today can be declared anything other than radical rhetoric, much less an imminent threat. From an international governance (oxy-moron right there) i highly doubt Israel would have legal standing for a preemptive strike against Iran based on comments today from Khomeini.

[Voice of Reason]

Iran's leader came out and said Israel would not be around in 25 years.

 

He probably said the same thing 25 years ago.

[Pioneer.Pride]

Yes, absolutely! As an American taxpayer, I'd be more than happy for Isreal to defend THEMSELVES!

[jericho]

Wrong again. You really think BHO wants Israel to die?

 

Uh he is about as unfriendly or caring about Israel as any President ever