Israel Warns of More Attacks From Iran & Hezbollah
- Posted on February 17, 2012 at 7:16am by
Billy Hallowell
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks to the media during a press conference after meeting with Cyprus president Dimitris Christofias, at the presidential palace in divided capital Nicosia, Cyprus, Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012. (AP Photo/Petros Karadjias)
JERUSALEM (AP) — Iran and its Lebanese ally Hezbollah are plotting more attacks on Israelis overseas, an Israeli counterterrorism official said Friday, warning travelers abroad to be especially vigilant.
The official did not identify specific countries where Israelis might be targeted. But he said Israel has “general information reflecting intent,” citing findings from investigations into the attacks overseas.
“Iran and Hezbollah are continuing to try to carry out other attacks on targets abroad,” he said, without offering details. “That means asking Israelis abroad to be vigilant.”
He spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to speak to the media.
Earlier this week, assailants planted a bomb on an Israeli embassy car in India, critically injuring a diplomat’s wife, and carried out two botched bombing attempts against Israeli diplomats in Georgia and Thailand.
Israel has blamed Iran for all three incidents and there has been speculation that Hezbollah, the Lebanese militant group, carried them out on behalf of its Iranian patron.
Iran and Hezbollah have denied involvement in all three attacks.
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad (AP Photo/Franklin Reyes)
The attacks took place in countries that have cordial relations with Tehran. That Iran would risk diplomatic dustups with such countries was evidence of just how determined it was to attack Israeli targets, the counterterrorism official claimed.
“That makes the danger of future operations even greater,” he said.
On Thursday, Hezbollah chief Sheik Hassan Nasrallah said his group didn’t bother with such small attacks, suggesting it had senior Israeli officials in its sights.
The Israeli official said Israel took Nasrallah’s threats seriously.
“After Nasrallah’s speech, senior officials are a priority target, and that is definitely why we are following everything that points in that direction,” he said.
Egypt’s lawless Sinai desert, home to an array of militant groups, remains an especially grave risk to Israelis, he said. But he noted that the desert peninsula bordering Israel, which continues to attract Israelis to its palm-fringed beaches, has been under a top-tier travel warning for years and was not connected to the current wave of bombing attacks.
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B Chipper
Posted on February 19, 2012 at 11:07pmNothing will happen before the Creator’s appointed time!!!!!!
Report Post »berlet98
Posted on February 18, 2012 at 4:53pmThe Case FOR Iranian Nukes
Let’s do some hypothetical supposing.
Let’s suppose that for very valid reasons you don’t like your neighbor and that neighbor has never cared much for you, either. Let’s suppose your neighbor has a history of acting aggressively toward people he didn’t like. Let’s suppose the neighbor is armed to the teeth and most of the neighborhood is perfectly content with that. Let’s suppose the neighbor has an extremely powerful friend who is ready, willing, and able to intercede on his behalf in any altercation.
Let’s suppose you are Iran and the neighbor is Israel.
Now that the UK’s Guardian is reporting that the hapless Obama administration concedes that crippling sanctions it had naively hoped would bring Tehran to its knees will fail, it’s time for America to backtrack. Obama has supported sanctions so that he could run for re-election as a peacemonger despite Afghanistan, Libya, Yemen, et al. but those measures have only served to enable Iran to stall and lie its way to nuclear power status.
Granted, with the notable exception of North Korea, Iran is easily the most psychotic nation on the planet with a mentally-imbalanced leadership cabal that rivals the insanity of Caligula. Granted, too, Iran is a principal money-man financing terrorism throughout the globe and regards truth with the same disdain it holds for women.
Nevertheless, put yourself in Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s and Ayatollah Khameini’s sandals: Israe
Report Post »Tom70
Posted on February 18, 2012 at 12:59pmAnd the commander and cheat must be at least 2 of the monkey, “hear no evil, see no evil.” But he WILL speak evil.
Report Post »revere17
Posted on February 17, 2012 at 6:10pmWow, look at the propaganda machine go! The Christ hating zionists who control the strings of the brainwashed American sheeple are determined to shed more blood at our expense. In case you sheep haven’t heard, Israel has been behind many of the so called ‘terrorist attacks’ including 9-11. But hey, what does the truth matter to sheep. You would rather see death to this nation and betray the words of Jesus than shatter your cozy little reality with truth. Don’t worry though, He is going to deal with Zionism and the new world order rats like Beck very soon. Praise Jesus!
Report Post »Blindtimes
Posted on February 17, 2012 at 4:31pmhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hXfFq0JTy9g
Evil King is coming 2012
Report Post »Blindtimes
Posted on February 17, 2012 at 4:28pmThe Middle East is on fire. Iran is making a big move on the world chessboard. They want the Bomb! For several years, Iran has put together a strategical network that can reach all parts of the world. There are working right on America southern border.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hXfFq0JTy9g
Report Post »Blindtimes
Posted on February 17, 2012 at 4:26pmThe Middle East is on fire. Iran is making a big move on the world chessboard. They want the Bomb! For several years, Iran has put together a strategical network that can reach all parts of the world. There are working right on America southern border.
Report Post »Ezekiel39
Posted on February 17, 2012 at 2:31pmJustangry – Iran has threatened western civilization as well as Israel…If you want to preserve western civilization, our freedoms as well as the existance of the only democratic country in the ME, We will fight, this means the Government of the US, the People of the US and any freedom loving person on the face of the earth.. Ignoring this fact won’t make it go away. It takes backbone to preserve freedom, I, for one, will fight to preserve freedom for my Grandchildren…and yours. Freedom isn’t free.
Report Post »justangry
Posted on February 17, 2012 at 2:54pmI’ve already been over there twice in 90 and 93. We weren’t defending anything other than our oil interests then. Although, they said the same crap back then. Meanwhile freedom was being ripped away from my family here. Now, my daughter gets to live in a country where, when she’s old enough to drive, she can be stopped/searched/groped by the TSA for no reason. I’m not scared of Iran. They’re patsies. I am afraid of my tyranical government. The boogyman you’re afraid of is in Washington.
Report Post »Ezekiel39
Posted on February 17, 2012 at 3:23pmI agree with you about Washington. We can’t turn a blind eye tword Iran, they are dead set on accomplishing their apcolyptic mission. Obama’s kumbya speech in Cairo just fed the beast…
Report Post »HeySickFreak
Posted on February 17, 2012 at 4:18pm@Ezekiel
“We can’t turn a blind eye tword Iran” Look into the eyes of your children.. and see if it is worth their blood for your cheap gasoline.
Report Post »Ezekiel39
Posted on February 17, 2012 at 5:03pmIt isn’t about cheap gasoline….it is about an enemy who has sworn to destroy us. Just bury your head in the sand. Kumbya ya all…
Report Post »justangry
Posted on February 17, 2012 at 5:36pm@Ezekiel39 What you hear about Iran is filtered through the media, correct?
Report Post »HeySickFreak
Posted on February 17, 2012 at 8:39pm“It isn’t about cheap gasoline” Maybe not for you but I am sure there are special interests that would disagree. The Jews and the Muslims do not get along, and unless you kill all of one side it will continue. Convince your congress men to kill everyone on the side that has the moral authority. It is the US govemitt holding the Israeli people hostage. The Israeli people do not need us to continue the military welfare.
Report Post »MrKnowItAll
Posted on February 17, 2012 at 2:02pmWhy are we not intelligent enough just to Kill ALL Iran’s radical leadership? I do not want Innocent people killed and then have the Iran Leader’s who caused all this mess to be safe and sound. That short little sissy leader of theirs really gets me worked up. I swear I will trade my life even if I win in a hand to hand fight against this Puke. All I want is him and I in a ring in front of the entire World. Can someone get this offer to him? I know someone can. Tell him it will bring the 12th Imam Back if he does.
Report Post »ephraimtheox
Posted on February 17, 2012 at 11:20amhttp://youtu.be/r6bGmuyi2uU
I doubt the Jews with sit back and wait for another Holocaust to happen. I’m not in favour of war at all. However if I were a Jew and I lived in Israel………
Report Post »danhill1971
Posted on February 17, 2012 at 11:28amhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKpYBbl4NkM&feature=related
Report Post »danhill1971
Posted on February 17, 2012 at 11:29amTime to go into Iran, I see.
Report Post »lisa2994
Posted on February 17, 2012 at 10:36amYou have to keep in mind too it is not just the above leader it is also their ayatollah that make decisions for their country! There are quite a few people you would have to take out!
Report Post »schroeder123
Posted on February 17, 2012 at 10:30amIran has good people..They just have a Bad Leader. Eliminate him and chances are you eliminate the threat.
Report Post »The US and Israel can vaporize Iran anytime they want. Just remember that.
diversity
Posted on February 17, 2012 at 10:08amI had to attach this and get this out….http://www.registercitizen.com/articles/2012/02/14/news/doc4f3a664f64944137879819.txt…….and this article too……http://www.courant.com/news/connecticut/hc-ct-car-dealers-0209-20120213,0,4011380.story…..We have to understand that Hezbollah are trying to tear the US down from the inside too………I stand with Israel! How long can we (Israel and the US) stand by and watch them make clear plans to attack! If I said that I was going to attack the White House, someone would be on my door step in 10 minutes….So with all the clear signs of attacks why are we anywhere but Iran?????????? Something fishy is going on people!
Report Post »themanchildmustgo
Posted on February 17, 2012 at 6:33pmSorry, your links above didn’t work. Obama is ignoring the crisis hoping it will just go away. Meanwhile, Iran takes aim and prepares to make her move. Israel is crapping their pants because they’re not convinced at all that the U.S. will back them when they decide to strike. Whoever leaked Israel’s intent should be shot
Report Post »momrules
Posted on February 17, 2012 at 9:30amPeople keep underestimating Iran. These are serious people with serious intent. They want Israel and America dead. They want WW3 so they can usher in their 12th Imam so Islam can rule the world.
Just keep laughing, those that do, but while laughing remember who is in the White House and the changes in the Middle East in just three years.
Report Post »readytostand
Posted on February 17, 2012 at 10:27am@momrules – listen to mom , she is correct , ! I guess mom does rule !
Report Post »JP4JOY
Posted on February 17, 2012 at 9:27amLet’s just pray that Iran keeps sending the guys that were trained by the “legless one” in Bangkok. As long as they keep send “their best” damages should be minimal.
Report Post »Ghandi was a Republican
Posted on February 17, 2012 at 8:52amIf Iran attacks, Israel should blow up mecca and napalm “Palestine” to the ground. They should resurrect Solomon’s temple and restore their borders to biblical times.
Report Post »watashbuddyfriend
Posted on February 17, 2012 at 8:14amLet’s see, what did I say about what to do with a Bully?
Report Post »AJAYW
Posted on February 17, 2012 at 8:03amAmericans needs to fear obama and what hes doing and going to do to this country far more than what Adycknmajaw might do.
Report Post »SpankDaMonkey
Posted on February 17, 2012 at 7:46am.
Report Post »Adycknmajaw is always up to something……………..
Baddoggy
Posted on February 17, 2012 at 7:27amThey are always planning. What is news about this? Iran has NO delivery system to launch anything. If they did they would have already used it!
Report Post »But we think they are a huge threat.We have believed the Neocons warmongers… Israel can wipe them out whenever they want to. Israel is stronger than a mad gorilla in a room full of liberals. Let them take care of MooMoo Dirtydinnerjacket.
Just on little EPM will take Iran out…But you are still scared? Wake up fools!
SoupSandwich
Posted on February 17, 2012 at 7:39amThey do appear timid, but doesn’t Ackmandonojob deserve a few daisy cutters or at least a tommohawk or two? What is the point of saber rattling if you can’t follow through on occasion? Shirley, just on GP alone.
Report Post »Baddoggy
Posted on February 17, 2012 at 8:03amRemember the Republican Guard? Remember how the Iraqi army was going to cut us in half? Yea…that’s what kind of men are in the Middle east…All talk…and the scardey cats all believe it. Thank you John Bolton you moron warmonger liar.
Iran is a nothing in the land of nothing.
Report Post »readytostand
Posted on February 17, 2012 at 9:51am@ Baddoggy – You say Iran does’t have a delivery system ! You are full of bull ! They have whatever delivery system ,that Russia or the Chicoms, want them to have ! Make Tehran a glass parking lot and you would see a positive change in the war on terrorism !
Report Post »readytostand
Posted on February 17, 2012 at 10:09am@badog – How old are you ? you sure make a lot of stupid statements ! You say John Bolton is a warmonger ! No Bolton studies his history and gov’ts in general ! We shouldn‘t have had to deal with Iraq in the early 2000’s, but rather taken Hussein out in 1991, in the Gulf war ! Old man Bush had his hands tied with all the politically correct Liberals, so he could not finish the job in 1991 ! If the job would have gotten finished in 1991 , i am certain we would have lost fewer of our soldiers !! Do your history studies, you sound like a FOOL !
Report Post »Ezekiel39
Posted on February 17, 2012 at 10:50amIran has launched three satellites into orbit. Their way of telling us they do have intercontinental balistic missle capability. They are also capable of launching missles from cargo ships. The Mullahs respect death more than life, they will sacrifice their population to destroy Western Civilization and Israel. It is how they obtain salvation, through maryterdoom. What is truely evil is to allow a regime like Iran’s leadership to exist. Defending our country against such danger is what I expect out of our Government…at the very least.
Report Post »democritusoilder267
Posted on February 17, 2012 at 7:27amI cannot neither support Israel nor the Muslim nations in the Middle East. In my opinion both are disgusting and do nothing for the United States.
Report Post »Susie
Posted on February 17, 2012 at 8:02amDear DEMOCRIT U SOLDIER 267
Report Post »You wrote : ” I cannot neither support Israel nor the Muslim nations in the Middle East. In my opinion both are disgusting and do nothing for the United States.”
What a ridiculous statement. You had better get educated really quickly, because you’re going to have to pick a side very soon and being as ignorant as you are will leave you vulnerable to the side which will force their “truth” on you and that sure isn’t Israel.
watashbuddyfriend
Posted on February 17, 2012 at 8:12am@democritusoilder267, better choose Israel, because GOOD is on their side, they may loose the battle, but will win the War!
Report Post »SoupSandwich
Posted on February 17, 2012 at 8:13amYeh, what she said. The Israeli’s would feed you and give you shelter and probably show you a good time if you were in town during troubling times. The Hezbo’s would put a pillow case over your head followed by lots of kidney shots then shoot tape of you to sell to the highest bidder while pulling out your finger nails in the name of allah and crap. Eat goat and prosper, get humped like a goat and have your head lopped off. And somehow, we have drawn political lines here, over all this. Dems want to further a goat humping head lopping platform, and the Repubs not so much and the Israeli’s do have a biblical place, maybe if you aren’t in the glitter faction of CAIR. All kinds of pro and cons to either side, I just tried to boil it down a bit for you.
Report Post »justangry
Posted on February 17, 2012 at 8:20amSusie, how do you reccomend he get educated? Reading watching the news that’s owned by a few men, who are CFR members? How about you listen to some of the people who have fought over there that took an oath to protect the constitution.
Report Post »justangry
Posted on February 17, 2012 at 8:43amThe Israeli people share many of our values, and are genuinely good people. The Israeli STATE is doing some things I find questionable much like our leaders and Iranian leaders. The people of Israel must fix their government. The good muslim people must fix their government, and we must fix our government, before we can have peace. More war is not the answer.
Report Post »TXMD
Posted on February 17, 2012 at 9:30amLots of folks throughout history have made a big mistake by thinking that “God was on their side” (e.g., “we can’t help but succeed because God is on our side,” etc. Well, God does not take part in the “choosing up of sides,” like some of us did in grade school for a game of pick up football. God appears to remain constant in where He stands. God is on his own side. It’s up to us to be on HIS SIDE. If we are on His side, He stands with us. And, His side is pretty spelled out in Scripture – both OT & NT. “i.e., “Believe in God; Adore God; Glorify God; Hope to be with God in His heavenly Kingdom; and not only Love God but realize / know just how much He loves us. And, “Love” is generally accepted to mean keep his commandments and choose His side and remain on His side. (Just a little non-threatening theology from a very tired ER Surgeon after a very long and busy night. G Bless!
Report Post »cassandra
Posted on February 17, 2012 at 10:21am267 Israel is the only SANE nation in the middle east our country was founded from the laws of the 10 commandments where do you think we get the 10 commandments from ????
Report Post »Ezekiel39
Posted on February 17, 2012 at 10:56amThe Founding Fathers modled our Constitution after Judeao-Christian Principles. Our country shares with Israel the fact that humans have free will- are self determinent individuals with inalienable rights. Freedom to live as you choose to live. Every religion, including Islam is respected in Israel. They do not hang Gay’s from cranes in their town square. We need to support the only sane, democratic country in the Middle East.
Report Post »justangry
Posted on February 17, 2012 at 12:40pm@Ezekiel39 “We need to support the only sane, democratic country in the Middle East.”
Again, when you say “WE” does that mean you’re going over there, or do you mean “WE” as in somebody else? No one ever answers this question.
Report Post »Gonzo
Posted on February 17, 2012 at 7:26amPredicting that Iran and Hezbollah are plotting more attacks on Israel is like predicting the sun will come up tomorrow. You don’t have to be The Amazing Kreskin to see that one.
Report Post »Baddoggy
Posted on February 17, 2012 at 7:35amI dont know why he had to be anonymous.Everyone knows it. Another stupid story from the BLAZE that will get the warmongers to sabre rattle is all…Gotta keep that war machine fired up ya know.
Report Post »readytostand
Posted on February 17, 2012 at 10:24am@ Dumb DOGGY – Who is the warmonger ? When Iran keeps telling you that they want you dead, and you say that you will defend yourself , I do not believe that is warmongering ! You are a liberal or just plain GOOFY !! Same -Same !!
Report Post »Ezekiel39
Posted on February 19, 2012 at 1:18amIran is the greatest sponsor of terrorism in the world. There is no freedom in Iran, they hang dissadents from cranes in public..children, anyone who the islamic leadership calls infidel. The citizens live in terror. They gave their “ solders ” actually children plastic keys to enter into paradise…of course they needed to run through the fields first to explode the land mines during the Iraq/Iran war. Anyone who thinks Iran’s leadership should be allowed nuclear weapons has no regard for human life.
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