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Israel Warns of Retaliation if Attacked by IraqBy Ross DunnVoice of America News
Defense Minister Shaul Mofaz said Israel will respond militarily, if his country is attacked by Iraq. Mr. Mofaz said Israel is already preparing for such a scenario, and he did not rule out the possibility that the Jewish state might be the first to attack on the basis of intelligence warnings. He told reporters that Israel is definitely considering what he called offensive action against Iraq. His statement went further than previous remarks by Israeli government ministers, who have said only that the Jewish state retains the right to defend itself. Mr. Mofaz is the first minister to warn that Israel might launch a pre-emptive strike against Iraq. It was unclear, however, under exactly what circumstances Israel would be prepared to go on the offensive. In 1991, Iraq fired 39 Scud missiles at Israeli cities, causing heavy damage, but few casualties. At the time, the United States convinced Israel not to respond, fearing this would tear apart an Arab-backed coalition against Iraq. However, this time, Israel is saying openly it could not expect to remain idle in the event of Iraqi military strikes. Israeli citizens have been issued gas masks and told to have at least one sealed room in their homes, in case of a chemical or biological attack. The head of the Israeli Defense Forces, General Moshe Ya'alon, said last week that pictures relayed by an Israeli spy satellite had not picked up any sign of Scud missiles in western Iraq. Military analysts assess this to be the only area in the country from which Scuds can reach Israel, making the possibility of an Iraqi strike against the Jewish state appear low. Add your commentYou must be logged in to leave comments.  Contracting: A Sure Bet For Veterans July 10, 2009 If you are interested in working in contracting once you return to civilian life, the Federal Contractor Program can help you get a jump on your career. Use Your Military Training to Become an Operations Manager July 10, 2009 You can translate your supply chain know-how into a successful civilian career as an Operations Manager. All you need is a degree. Build a Career in Engineering July 10, 2009 Take your engineering skills to the next level with a bachelor's degree. It can help prepare you for a civilian job as an engineering manager. >> MILITARY NEWS ARCHIVE |
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