US nuke umbrella for Israel.

Antaletriangle · 12-12-2008, 12:28 PM

http://www.presstv.ir/detail.aspx?id...onid=351020202
The US president elect has reportedly decided to bring Israel under its 'nuclear umbrella' after receiving warnings by Tel Aviv officials.

Barack Obama's administration will propose equipping Tel Aviv with the nuclear deterrent apparatus reinforcing the protections already in place against any strike, Haaretz reported a source close to the US president-elect Barack Obama's team as saying.

"The US will declare that an attack on Israel by Tehran would result in a devastating US nuclear response against Iran," the source added.

The comments come amid increased Israeli attempts at representing Iran as a regional threat with Israeli officials claiming that Tehran's uranium enrichment programs are aimed at 'building a nuclear weapon'.

The officials have moved so far as claiming a nuclear Iran would pose an existential threat to Israel and have, therefore, pressed for a military option against Iran.

Tehran, a signatory to the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), denies the Israeli claim, insisting that its enrichment program is solely directed at the civilian applications of the technology.

The UN oversight agency for the Iranian nuclear program, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), said in its latest report that it has 'been able to continue to verify the non-diversion of declared nuclear material in Iran'.

Notwithstanding the Israeli pressure, many US foreign policy experts have advised the US president-elect's administration to engage Iran with diplomacy; a move which would not be well-received among powerful pro-Israeli lobbies in Washington.

Obama himself has voiced plans to enter into dialogue with Iran over the matter while threatening to press sanctions should the Islamic Republic defy Washington's demands.

The United States, under the presidency of George W. Bush, has long supported its staunch Israeli allies, pursuing a carrot-and-stick policy toward Tehran regarding its nuclear program.

Obama who chose to lead his presidential campaign under the banner of 'change' is hoped to reverse his predecessor's hawkish approach on Iran's nuclear activities.

The Israeli insistence seems, however, to be aimed at ensuring that Obama does not live up to his campaign promises. Israeli oficials have made clear their opposition to any sort of 'change' describing talks between Tehran and Washington as a sign of 'weakness' emenating from the White House.

Swanny · 12-12-2008, 02:22 PM

I'm not surprised as Israel seems to be part of America.
Can someone please explain why America is so attached to Israel?
Someone told me most of the money people in America are jews so they are looking out for their country....

Myra · 12-12-2008, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Swanny

I'm not surprised as Israel seems to be part of America.
Can someone please explain why America is so attached to Israel?
Someone told me most of the money people in America are jews so they are looking out for their country....

They clearly have a selfish agenda:

http://www.biblebelievers.org.au/przion1.htm

Dantheman62 · 12-12-2008, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Swanny

I'm not surprised as Israel seems to be part of America.
Can someone please explain why America is so attached to Israel?
Someone told me most of the money people in America are jews so they are looking out for their country....

Yeah, HaHa we always make fun of them!, just go to New York or Florida and you'll see!

12-12-2008, 12:28 PM	#1
Antaletriangle Avalon Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: U.K. Posts: 3,380	US nuke umbrella for Israel. http://www.presstv.ir/detail.aspx?id...onid=351020202 The US president elect has reportedly decided to bring Israel under its 'nuclear umbrella' after receiving warnings by Tel Aviv officials. Barack Obama's administration will propose equipping Tel Aviv with the nuclear deterrent apparatus reinforcing the protections already in place against any strike, Haaretz reported a source close to the US president-elect Barack Obama's team as saying. "The US will declare that an attack on Israel by Tehran would result in a devastating US nuclear response against Iran," the source added. The comments come amid increased Israeli attempts at representing Iran as a regional threat with Israeli officials claiming that Tehran's uranium enrichment programs are aimed at 'building a nuclear weapon'. The officials have moved so far as claiming a nuclear Iran would pose an existential threat to Israel and have, therefore, pressed for a military option against Iran. Tehran, a signatory to the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), denies the Israeli claim, insisting that its enrichment program is solely directed at the civilian applications of the technology. The UN oversight agency for the Iranian nuclear program, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), said in its latest report that it has 'been able to continue to verify the non-diversion of declared nuclear material in Iran'. Notwithstanding the Israeli pressure, many US foreign policy experts have advised the US president-elect's administration to engage Iran with diplomacy; a move which would not be well-received among powerful pro-Israeli lobbies in Washington. Obama himself has voiced plans to enter into dialogue with Iran over the matter while threatening to press sanctions should the Islamic Republic defy Washington's demands. The United States, under the presidency of George W. Bush, has long supported its staunch Israeli allies, pursuing a carrot-and-stick policy toward Tehran regarding its nuclear program. Obama who chose to lead his presidential campaign under the banner of 'change' is hoped to reverse his predecessor's hawkish approach on Iran's nuclear activities. The Israeli insistence seems, however, to be aimed at ensuring that Obama does not live up to his campaign promises. Israeli oficials have made clear their opposition to any sort of 'change' describing talks between Tehran and Washington as a sign of 'weakness' emenating from the White House.

12-12-2008, 02:22 PM	#2
Swanny I dont need a label ! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: The Shire of Wilt Posts: 2,889	Re: US nuke umbrella for Israel. I'm not surprised as Israel seems to be part of America. Can someone please explain why America is so attached to Israel? Someone told me most of the money people in America are jews so they are looking out for their country.... Last edited by Swanny; 12-12-2008 at 05:25 PM.