Monday, May 21, 2012

Evening Update:

The obvious observation around the so-called "talks" with Iran is this: Israel has one set of expectations, and the "world-leaders" have a different set of expectations. It doesn't appear that PM Netanyahu will be swayed from his stance, as it hasn't changed since his election. The rest of the world doesn't seem to be listening, but it is also becoming obvious that Iran will not meet Israel's expectations. And that can only mean one thing: War.


Netanyahu: Iran Must Halt All Uranium Enrichment And Stockpiling

Two days before six world powers sit down in Baghdad for talks with Iran, Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu unequivocally declared Monday that Israel would only be satisfied if Iran halted all uranium enrichment and shipped its stockpiles out of the country.

In addition, at a speech at a Civil Service Commission event in Jerusalem, he said Tehran must close its underground nuclear facility at Qom.

“This is the only way it will be possible to ensure that Iran does not get a nuclear bomb,” he said. “This is Israel’s position. It has not changed, and it will not change.”

Is anyone listening to this?

The prime minister’s comments came even as International Atomic Energy Agency head Yukiya Amano held rare talks in Tehran on Monday.

“I really think this is the right time to reach agreement. Nothing is certain but I stay positive,” Amano, a veteran Japanese diplomat with long experience in nuclear proliferation and disarmament affairs, said before departure from the Vienna airport. He added that “good progress” had already been made.

Netanyahu, however, did not share Amano’s positive take on the course of events.

Referring to comments that Iranian Chief of Staff Maj.- Gen. Hassan Firouzabadi made Sunday that “the Iranian nation is standing for its cause, which is the full annihilation of Israel,” Netanyahu said Iran’s goals were clear.

“It wants to annihilate Israel, and is developing nuclear weapons to realize this goal,” he said.

Seriously - is anyone listening to what PM Netanyahu is saying here? Because the deal that is being considered doesn't come close to Netanyahu's demands.

The prime minister ridiculed those who claim that when Iran’s leaders say they want to wipe Israel off the map, they actually “mean something else in Farsi. It will be interesting to hear what they say of the Iranian chief of staff’s remarks yesterday.”

Netanyahu said Iran was threatening not only Israel, but the whole world, and that the world’s powers must show determination, not weakness, in the face of Iran’s malicious designs. The world powers, he said, needed to make clear and unequivocal demands of Iran, and not give concessions

In Barak’s assessment, the Iranians will try to create the appearance of progress to get some of the sanctions revoked and relieve some of the world’s intense pressure.

“We have made our position clear,” Barak said. “We have shared it with those involved, including during my last visit to Washington [over the weekend].


After cutting through the standard and deliriously optimistic rhetoric, we get to the painfully predictable reality:

Asked about a framework agreement that would resolve questions over the nature of Iran's nuclear quickly, Amano added: "I will not go into details but the agency has some viewpoints and Iran has its own specific viewpoints."

There was no indication that Iran had addressed Amano's overriding priority - a deal to obtain access for IAEA investigators to Iranian sites, nuclear scientists and documents needed to check intelligence suggesting that Tehran has pursued covert research relevant to developing nuclear bombs.

There was no indication that Iran had addressed Amano's overriding priority - a deal to obtain access for IAEA investigators to Iranian sites, nuclear scientists and documents needed to check intelligence suggesting that Tehran has pursued covert research relevant to developing nuclear bombs.

There was no immediate comment from the IAEA.

Two meetings between Iran and senior Amano aides in Tehran in January and February failed to produce any notable progress.


Attack Iran – if necessary - to thwart its nuclear march, but at the same time launch a comprehensive Middle East peace initiative. That, at least, is the recipe for Israel's leaders recommended by noted political scientist Yehezkel Dror

"Israel cannot leave the future of its national security to the uncertain decision making of others," wrote Dror, an Israel Prize laureate who sat on the Winograd Committee that investigated the 2006 Second Lebanon War. "If Iranian advances towards construction of a nuclear weapon are not halted, Israel will have no choice but to attack Iranian nuclear and military facilities while they are still vulnerable."

Dror wrote that while a violent reaction by Iran would follow, its impact "should not be exaggerated." and it would in any event be much less than "the destructive potential of an Iranian nuclear attack on Israel." Other potential consequences of a strike, he said, would be the harming of ties with the US, the "aggravation" of the Arab-Israeli conflict, and Iran's redoubling of its nuclear program with determination to take revenge on Israel.

"Integrating an attack with a broad, multi-dimensional, credible peace initiative will multiply the benefits of both, whether or not there is an immediate favorable response from Arab states," he wrote. He said that the crisis sure to be caused by a preemptive Israeli strike would provide an "appropriate opportunity for the peace initiative."


7 comments:

Anonymous said...

And yet, all the speculation re
an "attack" by Israel seems to
go nowhere. It has NOT happened
yet, not time yet .

Current EWI counts indicate an
OUTSIDE chance of a rally back
to the May highs on the Dow
Industrials.....of 13,339....

IF THAT were to happen, the END
could be delayed for a long long time.

Let's hope that bulls do not get away with that BUT if they do,
it must be respected.

Stephen >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Mrs.C said...

Could this agreement also make it much more open and expedient for American Jews to go to Israel to defend her should war come? Was she also there to get a heads up on sleeper cells in the U.S., due to Israel about to attack Iran?
Bibi now has a Unity Government, which is a green light for war should it be decided to act. Bibi at the same time, appears to be building the Military core of service. Israel now has the ease of travel between the Israel and the U.S, which could possibly aid in war. But also Bibi is solidifying and clarifying the Military Service that is required by Israeli Citizens.
“Netanyahu Urges Quick Work To Replace Tal Law”
“PM tells Knesset committee dealing with national service for all,
“There is much work to do, and not much time to do it”
http://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-urges-quick-work-to-replace-tal-law/
So much Brother , just so much all coming at the same time! WOW!
We are SO PRIVELAGED that our Loving Father allowed us to be born into
these Last Days! At the very edge of all time…

God Bless!

Mrs.C said...

Hi Brother Scott :)
Whew…where to begin…yes indeed Brother Bibi’s only option is war. There are some fascinating and very telling articles coming out now.. There was another article with the JP that was exclusive to them, regarding the retiring IAF Commander. It was very detailed as to what they, the IAF “have done” to now be prepared.

A Time to Fly, A Time To Say Goodbye “
http://www.jpost.com/Magazine/Features/Article.aspx?id=270324
Fascinating article and very telling. Some of his comments that stood out for me:
By saying “we have done everything” sounds like they are now prepared to go to war.

“I understand the missions that stand before the IAF and we have done everything we can during this period to create the capabilities needed to fulfill these missions,” he says. “In general, the IAF is prepared for all of these missions.”

This next comment is what Gods Word says will happen. Isaiah 17 will be a multiple fronted war that Israel will have to fight alone.

”This wide range of threats is what makes the IAF unique in comparison to other air forces around the world, he explains. Here, pilots can find themselves flying in the morning in Iran, in the afternoon in Lebanon and at night in Gaza, and on all three fronts facing different threats and air defense systems.”

And finally, hes been asked to “stick around” for a year.

“In the meantime, he has been asked to stick around for the coming year. With growing threats on the horizon, you never know when the country might need some advice.”

We have another article today. The IAF is preparing to fight on multiple fronts.

“IAF to Counter New Surface-to-air Missiles”
”Military developing new flight guidelines, defense systems to counter threats; new "White Paper" analyzes various fronts.”
http://www.jpost.com/Defense/Article.aspx?id=270787
A seemingly benign article about Napolitano in Israel. After all the top Military, now Homeland Security underling. They signed an agreement, that also is an important step for Israel to have in place for war, and that is travel restrictions removed.
“FM: We Have No Illusions on Iran's Nukes”
http://www.jpost.com/IranianThreat/News/Article.aspx?id=270708
“During their meeting, Napolitano and Liberman signed an agreement adding Israel to America's Global Entry program, making it easier for holders of Israeli passports to receive clearance in order to enter the US. “

Mrs.C said...

LOL ok...FWIW...the blog is doing weird things tonight...it didnt take the first half of my post, but did take the second half,so I had to post the first half again...lol time for these peepers to get some rest!

God Bless

Mrs.C said...

Annnddd now the first half seems to be gone AGAIN...

Anonymous said...

In a way, I really wish that rapture
would happen VERY SOON. It would
teach people a lesson NOT to break
someone's heart. I feel hurt
tonite due to that.

I do not want to give details but
I do NOT like heart breakers, not
one bit. And there are many silly
FOOLS on line that are engaging in this, sad to say.

But when that rapture hits, they
will FIND OUT what it is like to
be left behind, really they will.

Stephen >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Scott said...

MRS C - I agree....and that "sticking around for a year" really grabbed me......Something's up - has to be war on the horizon.