Assad: Israel leading the Middle East to war

Of the thousands of rockets fired by hamas and hezbolla, how many were aimed at military targets? How many suicide bombers targeted military targets? I know what your answer will be. [you see, I know how you think]. You will say that all of Israel is a military target. So the next time Israel bombs anything, remember my words. Israel only bombs military targets.

As you know, Israel targetted terrorist bases in Beirut and elsewhere that were being used to fire missiles into Israel. That is the definition of self-defence and is 100% legal under Article 51 of the United Nations Charter. The Syrian Foreign Minister did not threaten to attack Israeli military bases, he threatened to attack "cities". That is beyond reasonable doubt a war crime as well as an act of illegal aggression which would entitle Israel to use as much force as necessary to defeat the aggressor. Don't cry to the UN Human Right Council when your next war blows up in your face.

It is really sad reading these comments. The main message seems to be that Israel is always right, everybody else is wrong and if they do not like it Israel will kick the shit out of them as they have done before. Has anybody a constructive suggestion? I would really hate to be your neighbours.

What is clearly happening here is Syria is asking Israel for another beating. 1948, 1967, and 1973 were clearly not enough for these people. They talk of the region going to war as if Egypt and Jordan hadn't already learned their lessons and signed peace accords. Israels message to Damascus should be clear. Cut the foolishness, rhetoric, and stupid policies regarding the Golan Heights. You lost your right to that land the second you put cannons on it. Peace is the way of the future. Peace can also be achieved by beating one's opponent into sumission. With Syria, that is easy.

Israel has NOT threatened to wipe any nation or group of people off the face of the earth, yet ALL of their muslum enimies have said that Israel must be destroyed. Look at history...every war Israel has fought was a defensive one. Israel has WON every one of them against all odds. The God of Israel neither slumbers or sleeps. If the awesome IDF does not destroy Israel's emimies...our God WILL!!!!!!!

The various and many members of the Netanyahu Cabinet have been talking up a war. Some want a war with Hamas. Others want a war with Lebanon. Most want a war with Iran. And some want a war with Syria. The one thing that is absolutely certain is that the Netanyahu government is united upon one premise. A war is necessary to preserve their rule over Israel. So a war it will be. With whom is the only question.

The only reason there may be a war in the region is if Syria senses Israeli weakness. Or worse, if hezbollah senses weakness. Syria arms hezbollah; and Syria should know the cost of a war or their choosing.

1400 casualities in 3 weeks of open combat in a high density zone. What it means? A genocide? Deffinatly not, a combat in a place like that would take 1400 lifes each day. What conclusion we get from it? Israel didnt use all its power since 73. A join attack from Syria, lebanon and pals wouldnt be a preemptive atack to neutraliza an enemy, but a hostile act with the goal of erradicate the enemy. In that situation, you really think the US would be able to hold israel in the collar it use to hold? Hundred, even thousand of israelis would die in such comflict, but it would be the end for its enemies.

BC the world hates Israel. The world doesn't hate Syria. That's the way it is, sorry dude.

Read today's Independent. IDF commander admits to indiscrimate killing of civilians in Gaza.

i would bet every dollar in my bank account that the first missile sent between israel and syria is not sent by israel

I think also Syria came to know that Iran has got already Nuclear Bombs in Shiiti arsenel... that is why they talk so loudly.

The Syrian did not say anything about defending anyone. Instead he threatened to attack not military targets but "cities". That is the clearest possible evidence of a premeditated war crime.

Against what Ezra? Israel? When has Israel ever attacked Syria unprovoked?

Bombing schools threatened children. Bombing police stations threatened officers. Bombing hospitals threatened patients. Bombing other nations threatens Israel.

Syria will simply copy moral standards used by the IDF. So don't worry Israelis, Syria will act in most moral ways. So yes, Syria may very well come to your cities, but it will respect IDF guidelines.

Do the people in Syria have comprehension problems ? No one in Israel ever mentioned launching a war against Syria. If you want to find out what Barak or Netanyahu said. Go to its source.

... that nobody knows that the huge build up of missiles in the hands of Hezbollah came through Tartus, Lattakia, and Damascus.

I believe that the statement does make good sence. Imagine a war starts against Syria, consequences is that HEZB, Hamas, Syria would send thousands of missiles in all directions. Israel will retaliate, of course, with N W but it would probably be too late for the death of many thousands Israelis and millions of Arabs. I also believe that the FM is right it is better to move for Peace than WARS.

The US doesn't have the money nor troops for a regional war in the Middle East. Syria and Iran have a mutual defense agreement because after Iraq, both countries know either one is next on the Israel's war agenda. Israel has less than a decade of hegemony left, hence the urgency to attack now. It's already too late and time for plan B - peace agreements!

No offense but lets not forget what Muslim and Christian Gods have in mind. they both claim that the entire world population will eventually convert to their regiligions. Funny thing is the Jewish God is more humble; he only wants the ME. Lets see who will win I am really corious. ALthough I as born to Muslim parents I am betting on Cristian god he has better resources at his point.

The real prize in the Golan Heights for Israel is water. Headwaters of the Jordan River supplies 30% of the Israel's water supply. Add to that the ski area on Mt.Hebron and Golan Heights Winery, facts an Aspenite should appreciate, and you find that the Golan Heights is more than "minimal" value to either side.

I would not depend on what Isiah and Psalms said, since the newer stuff Mathew, Luke says that their house has been abandoned.

What law has the Syrian Foreign Minister broken by warning Israel that the next war will be fought in Israel's cities? And if he has broken any law, perhaps you can explain your objections to arrest warrants being served to those Israelis involved in the bombing of Beruit during lebanon2?

So when Israel targetted Beruit during Lebanon2 that was?

Read it carefully and the rest of the chapters. AT that time it is also the end of the Jews when Jesus comes back. We all go together my friend.

I think posts #4 and #9 compliment each other. If Syria sends a chemical warhead to a major Israeli city, Isaiah 17 may come true.

And you should read the UN General Assembly Resolution 181,written in 1947, that established Israel from a portion of the the British Mandate, instead of biblical text written by men who were fabricating their own destiny.

As you know, there are no missiles firing on any Syrian citizens. Article 51 of the United Nations Charter allows the right of self-defence only in cases where a country is under attack as Israel has been for the last sixty two years. A regime like Syria which is not under attack and does not recognise its neighbour's right to exist has no possible claim under international law for the right of self-defence.

we take them very seriously and at the same time we are used to this. no news under the sun

read between the lines. what he says is that they will hit israeli civilians indiscriminantly. if syria or iran make the mistake of using chemical or biological weapons they will find themselves on the wrong end of a very big bomb.

"You know that war this time would move to your cities." I have a simple question: If there is a war and Syria fires at Israeli cities, will the foreign minister be arrested for war crimes in countries like the UK or elsewhere?

In other words, Syria should be put on notice that they are fair game if Hez attacks Israel. Syria must get comfortable with the loss of the Golan, a place that had minimal value to them other than to shoot down at Jewish farmers.

What is it that the Syrians don't understand? "According to CBS News, Moratinos said during the news conference that he had left Israel with the impression that the country was in no mood for conflict. "I came in from Israel after meetings with most senior officials there, and I would tell you that I heard no drums of war, rather I felt a desire for peace," the Spanish foreign minister said."

what is good for the goose

Number 3. I would suggest you look at psalm 83 and Isaiah 17. Read them. Isreal is protected and this has been foretold. The Lord will humble all them that surround Isreal soon.

War against Iran, Hezbollah, Hamas and Syria would be devastating for Israel without international support. What this man says is true; an all out regional war would result in the infiltration of Israeli cities. Israel needs to realize that the only reason these countries are arming themselves is for war against Israel. Every single weapon in their arsenal will have a purpose and ime is not on Israels side. I would suggest you don't underestimate your enemies.

This threatening statement is an open admission of criminal intent on the part of the Syrian dictatorship. Cities are not a military target and any deliberate targetting of them is a war crime. The Syrian dictator should be warned that if he chooses to start a war with Israel he will not escape justice.

Maybe it fears a preemptive attack on Iran, and is trying to frighten Israel off.