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Originally Posted by CCIP
To be honest, I don't think Israel would consult with any administration.
I don't understand why this is causing such a seemingly shocked reaction - it's common practice for Israel to mind its own security without looking for anyone's permission. They do not take the issue lightly, but if you look at historical precedents, Israel doesn't talk. They may listen when approached, but when there's a perceived need to act, they'll hit first and discuss later. No questions asked.
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The American President, George Bush, issued an appeal to Israel to hold back from retaliation for the attack.
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/onthisday/hi/d...00/4588486.stm
39 Scud missiles were fired into Israel by Iraq during the Gulf war. Israel agreed with the US to not retaliate. I think we owe them a big one.
Security being protecting their borders. No country should have to ask for permission to do so. But we are talking about a preemptive strike against a sovereign nation. Apples and oranges.
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It will also be interesting times for Israeli'S ground army and riot police: Gaza/Hamas, Lebanon/Hezbollah, internal riots, and a no longer safe Egyptian border. Just Syria, for the time being, seems to be taken out of the equation.
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@skybird: looks like syria is back in play.
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"We expect and recommend that everyone keep the current calm but as we've said, the introduction of systems that disturb the balance endanger the stability and the calm, he said.
The United States said the move would have a possible "destabilizing effect" on the region. The presence of more advanced missiles in Lebanon could raise the prospects of a pre-emptive strike by Israel.
Hezbollah is on the U.S. terrorism blacklist, but is part of Lebanon's unity government.
The Lebanese government has had no comment on the U.S. allegations. But Hezbollah lawmaker Hassan Fadlallah said the comments made by the White House were interference.
"This American interference that has completely adopted the Israeli position, is condemned and rejected by Lebanon. This U.S. position presents a threat to Lebanon," Fadlallah said.
"These American pressures and Israeli intimidation will not affect our choices and our commitment to defend our country by all means," Fadlallah told Reuters.
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http://www.haaretz.com/news/syria-is...ttack-1.284315
Another month from now, the entire Arab world will think they will be Israel's next preemptive strike target. Either Israel is all that and a slice of cheese or we are getting a hint that Arab countries may band together to attack Israel.