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Ya'alon: War with Iran inevitable By Reuters Former Israel Defense Forces chief of staff Moshe "Boogie" Ya'alon said yesterday that Israel will not be able to avoid a military confrontation with Iran, and called on the international community to stand up to Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad as it did against Nazi Germany. "Today, we in the West are facing the same situation, the lack of decisiveness toward a threat no less severe than that which Hitler posed in 1939," said Ya'alon yesterday, after Ahmadinejad publicly vowed to stop any attacker before he can "pull the trigger." Advertisement The United States and its allies are seeking to step up UN sanctions on Iran over what they see as a bid to build nuclear arms. Iran denies this. Speaking at a military parade, Ahmadinejad said the sanctions have not worked. "Iran is not in a position to show even the smallest flexibility against the bullying of the enemies. Those who wish ill for Iran will gain nothing but regret," he said. "The enemies of humanity ... had imagined that by military attack, and economic and scientific sanctions, they could break down our revolution and our nation." Iran says it would respond to an attack by the U.S. and Israel if any such assault was made. Bookmark to del.icio.us   Rose laid to rest Mother, grandfather indicted for murder of 4-year-old Rose Pizem. Obama's tribute Obama lauds Olmert, says he's looking forward to working with successor.

Read & React The speech Sarah Palin never gave: Ahmadinejad dreams of Final Solution Responses: 104 Livni offers Barak 'full partnership' in coalition Responses: 54 IDF intel chief: Iran 'galloping toward nuclear bomb' Responses: 110 Iranians in N.Y. rally: 'Ahmadinejad, why do you execute children?' Responses: 177 IDF soldier blinded in one eye after Palestinian woman throws acid at him Responses: 83 More Headlines 00:46 19 hurt as terrorist plows car into Jerusalem crowd 01:23 ANALYSIS / The latest J'lem attack - be prepared for more 01:01 Labor lays out demands for joining Livni coalition 23:39 ANALYSIS / How far is Livni willing to go to build a coalition? 00:32 Thousands attend anti-Iran rally organized by Jewish groups in New York 18:45 IDF soldier blinded in one eye after Palestinian woman throws acid in his face 18:28 Iraqi lawmaker may face death for visiting Israel, supporting peace 16:24 Can an Israeli-U.S. company save the world's dying bees? 00:28 Egypt FM: Hostages seized on a safari in Egypt released, safe 00:35 Mother, grandfather indicted for murder of 4-year-old Rose Pizem 15:42 Obama pays tribute to Olmert, looks forward to working with successor 20:01 Police: Palestinian teen killed in Yitzhar Saturday had infiltrated before 18:44 PA security forces raid West Bank office of Hamas legislator 17:43 Arab MK Al-Sana: Collaboration between our party and Livni possible Previous Editions Select Day 22 sep 21 sep 19 sep 18 sep 17 sep 16 sep 15 sep 14 sep 12 sep 11 sep 10 sep 09 sep

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