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Israel/Zionism See other Israel/Zionism Articles Title: Netanyahu, Palestine, Iran and Shimon Peres' Death Bed Confession Netanyahu, Palestine, Iran and Shimon Peres Death Bed Confession by Stephen Lendman Following Shimon Peres September 28 death, the Jerusalem Post published what it called a bombshell (from an August 24, 2014) conversation with managing editor David Brinn, citing notes he took at the time, quoting Peres saying I stopped Netanyahu from attacking Iran. I dont want to go into details, but I can tell you that he was ready to launch an attack and I stopped him. I told him the consequences would be catastrophic. Can we report this, Brinn asked? When Im dead, Peres replied. He likely gave himself more credit than he deserved. No Israeli leader would dare attack Iran without US permission, ideally its cooperation and involvement, unlikely to strike any other country without America informed and approving it, at least not objecting. Both nations partner in each others high crimes. America signed off on, approved, and provided weapons and munitions for three Israeli wars on Palestine since Cast Lead for 22 days, beginning in late December 2008. Had US support been withheld, they might not have been launched. Had Washington strongly opposed them, Israel wouldnt have waged war on Gaza three times, other than periodic air strikes and/or ground incursions lasting a day or so. Attacking Iran would inflame the entire region. A retaliatory strike would hit back hard, targeting Israeli cities and nuclear facilities, inflicting heavy casualties on its population. War would harm both countries, even if Israel and America acted jointly. Iran isnt Lebanon, Libya or Syria. Its powerful military could make Israel pay a heavy price for its belligerence. Peres may have influenced Netanyahu. Americas agenda decides what Israel will or wont do regionally or beyond on issues of war and peace. Separately, Haaretz interviewed former Israeli Mossad head Efraim Halevy, saying he offered a disquieting assessment of Netanyahus leadership abilities. Asked about his concerns, he said (w)e are experiencing the greatest crisis since the state came into being. I dont recall a period in which we were so bereft of meaningful leadership backbone. I dont see a reservoir of individuals who are sustaining the state
And I find it difficult to understand a system (requiring) a former a former chief of staff (to) be recruited as a savior time and again. Halevy believes its not for Israel to decide who becomes Palestines leader. (I)t wont work, he said, stressing the need to talk with Hamas political leadership, treating Hezbollah the same way. Otherwise we will get into another war, he explained, maybe something more catastrophic than previous ones. When Operation Protective Edge ended in August 2014, Netanyahu proclaimed a great military and political achievement. Hamas got nothing in return for agreeing to end conflict. Israel systematically breached all pledges made, the stage set for eventual new conflict. Halevy urged Israelis to revolt. Netanyahu has no policy developed on the Palestinian issue, other than
hold(ing) onto the territories (expanding settlements, wanting a greater Israel), and ensur(ing) things do not boil over. Hes pursuing what cant be achieved, Israels security at risk with him in charge. Earlier Halevy called the Iran nuclear deal good for Israel, criticizing Netanyahus opposition, explaining Obama administration officials dont trust him. Stephen Lendman lives in Chicago. He can be reached at lendmanstephen@sbcglobal.net. His new book as editor and contributor is titled "Flashpoint in Ukraine: How the US Drive for Hegemony Risks WW III." http://www.claritypress.com/LendmanIII.html Visit his blog site at sjlendman.blogspot.com. Listen to cutting-edge discussions with distinguished guests on the Progressive Radio News Hour on the Progressive Radio Network. Post Comment Private Reply Ignore Thread
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