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Prime Minister Ehud Olmert shaking hands with Japanese Defense Minister Shigeru Ishiba in Tokyo on Tuesday. (Reuters) Last update - 21:43 26/02/2008 PM to Japanese Minister: Iran, N. Korea pose a threat to all Asia By Barak Ravid, Haaretz Correspondent Tags: North Korea, Iran, Syria  Prime Minister Ehud Olmert met in Tokyo with Japanese Defense Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Tuesday, and the two discussed the role of North Korea in the development of non-conventional weapons and long-range missiles in Iran and Syria. The Japanese minister agreed with Olmert, who stressed the extreme importance of preventing North Korea from transferring technological know-how to Middle East states, and ultimately preventing the dissemination of nuclear weapons in the Middle East. Olmert presented Ishiba with intelligence obtained by Israel regarding the military cooperation between Pyongyang and Iran and Syria. The two officials struck a cooperation deal between their respective countries' intelligence establishments. Advertisement The prime minister told Ishiba that "Iran stands at the head of the axis of evil." He added that together with North Korea, Iran poses a threat to the stability of the continent of Asia, and especially the Middle East. Japan has expressed grave concern over North Korea's nuclear program. The Japanese government is deeply involved in "six-party" discussions aimed at pressuring Pyongyang to disarm. Alongside Japan, the six world powers involved in these discussions are China, Russia, the United States and the two Koreas. Japan is concerned that North Korea is not fully disclosing its intentions regarding its nuclear program. In September 2007 media reports maintained that North Korea had assisted in the development of a secret nuclear facility in northeastern Syria. According to these reports, The Israel Air Force attacked and destroyed this facility. Related articles: Report: IAF strike targeted partly finished nuclear reactor in Syria N. Korea condemns Israel for invading Syrian airspace Report: Syria, North Korea hold high-level talks in Pyongyang N. Korea accuses U.S. of helping Israel develop nuclear weapons Bookmark to del.icio.us   Chicken or the egg? A UN human rights expert says Palestinian terror 'inevitable' result of occupation. A reason to kvell Jews are America's top-earning religious group, according to a new survey.   1.   I CAN ONLY IMAGINE 18:31  |  indrajaya 26/02/08   2.   Unbeleivable 18:58  |  Greek 26/02/08   3.   Not N. Korea 19:02  |  Brod 26/02/08   4.   No to Iran`s nuclear program. 20:02  |  Jean Van Daem 26/02/08   5.   Iran Not a threat ... you are the threat . 20:20  |  Shery.muslima 26/02/08   6.   LOL @ Israeli fearmongers & the indoctrinated public 20:32  |  POP 26/02/08   7.   Israel is more dangerous than Iran. 20:32  |  POP 26/02/08   8.   This is so funny 20:34  |  Chris Linthwaite 26/02/08   9.   For Chris # 8 21:01  |  Clickfool 26/02/08   10.   IRAN TO INVADE JAPAN 21:35  |  whoopsie 26/02/08   11.   Israeli inteligence is worthless!! 22:23  |  Moise 26/02/08   12.   North Korea, sent all their junk missiles to Iran. 22:34  |  Stephen. 26/02/08   13.   Olmert is an excellent stand up comedian. 23:17  |  ManintheMiddle 26/02/08   14.   the REAL threat to ASIA 00:07  |  ari kaplan 27/02/08   15.   To Bomb Iran Will Force The World To Turn To Other Energy Sources 01:38  |  Joseph . E 27/02/08   16.   What a laugh 01:49  |  Nuchem 27/02/08   17.   typical israeli nonsense to gain sympathy 02:47  |  raw truth 27/02/08   18.   Joseph E 02:55  |  Chris Linthwaite 27/02/08   19.   Japan 21:07  |  P. J. Casey 27/02/08

Today Online Shmuel Rosner: Can Obama restore the Black-Jewish alliance? Responses: 60 Poll: Most Israelis back direct talks with Hamas on Shalit Responses: 74 Japanese PM to Haaretz: Response to Iran must be resolute Responses: 37 Jewish groups mull UN racism meet after Israel decides to skip Responses: 103 Amira Hass: For Palestinians, an unarmed struggle would be suicide Responses: 98 Rosner's Domain Can Obama restore the Black-Jewish alliance? Jews mostly stay Jewish (WTR) Would Obama be supportive of an Israel governed by Likud? Poll: Is it time for Israel to end the blockade in Gaza? Obama`s top adviser says does not believe in imposing a peace settlement More Headlines 21:26 Israeli killed in massive Qassam barrage on Negev 20:12 Olmert: No one in Hamas will be immune against war we wage 17:37 Rights group slams IDF probe into deadly Beit Hanun shelling 20:26 PM: Iran nukes not inevitable; Russia: We may back sanctions 19:53 Gazans told to boil drinking water as chlorine supply down due to blockade 21:42 Visiting Lithuanian FM gets harsh letter from Yad Vashem 20:46 Shas MK Benizri's aide opens envelope filled with white powder 17:57 Report: Top Iran cleric slams Ahmadinejad's 'coarse' attacks on Israel 20:42 Women's groups protest court approval of Katsav plea bargain 14:37 MKs back bill to block porn, gambling sites for Israeli surfers 15:10 Obama: I'm a 'stalwart friend' of Israel, its security is 'sacrosanct' Previous Editions Select Day 26 feb 25 feb 24 feb 22 feb 21 feb 20 feb 19 feb 18 feb 17 feb 15 feb 14 feb 13 feb

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