Israel Won’t Alert U.S. Before Any Strike on Iran, a Top Source Says

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via truthdig:


AP claims a source familiar with high-level American-Israeli discussions says Israeli officials have made it clear they will not alert the U.S. before any attack by their country on Iran.

If true, it’s an indication that relations between the U.S. and Israel have not eased, although the stated reason for not notifying Washington before an attack would be to distance the U.S. from the action. As AP reports: “Israeli officials said that if they eventually decide a strike is necessary, they would keep the Americans in the dark to decrease the likelihood that the US would be held responsible for failing to stop Israel’s potential attack.”

But Iran would almost certainly see the U.S. as the major military sponsor of its attacker, whether Washington is tipped off or not.

Both Israel and the United States are concerned about Iran’s nuclear program, but the two countries have pushed different approaches, with Israel’s conservative government campaigning for military action and the Obama administration favoring sanctions and diplomacy. .................(more)

The complete piece is at: http://www.truthdig.com/eartotheground/item/israel_to_keep_us_in_the_dark_on_iran_source_says_20120227/

[Fumesucker]

1. So the US is going to go with the Sergeant Shultz defense..

I know NOTHING!

Plausible deniability, it's what's for dinner.

[CAPHAVOC]

4. They fooled us in Iraq.

Israel has no motive other than self-defense to attack Iran. At least none I can think of. We on the other hand have nothing but ulterior motives. I doubt Israel will do anything unless forced to.

[liberal N proud]

2. And then we will be OBLIGATED to join them.

[xchrom]

3. and they think people will believe that? nt

[malaise]

5. When will the US stop arming Israel

and giving them all that US taxpayer money?