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Purveyor

(29,876 posts) Sun Apr 21, 2013, 02:31 PM Apr 2013

Hagel: Israel Has Right To Decide On Iran Strike [View all]

Source: Jerusalem Post

Israel has the right to decide for itself whether to strike Iran, US Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel told reporters on his flight to Israel on Sunday, the Wall Street Journal reported.

"Israel is a sovereign nation and every sovereign nation has the right to defend itself and protect itself. Israel will do that. It must do that," Hagel was quoted as saying.

Hagel, who arrived in Israel on Sunday morning, vowed to provide Israel with advanced weapons that will enhance its abilities to strike at Iran.

Hagel is set to meet with Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon to discuss the finalization of an arms deal that will include the sale of V-22 Osprey aircraft, refueling tankers, advanced radars for fighter jets and anti-air defense missiles which will enable Israel to improve its long-range strike, aerial patrol and troop transport capabilities.

Read more: http://www.jpost.com/Defense/Hagel-Israel-has-right-to-decide-on-Iran-strike-310555

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Hagel: Israel Has Right To Decide On Iran Strike [View all] Purveyor Apr 2013 OP

Chuck Hagel: Arms Deal Sending 'Clear Signal' To Iran Over Nuclear Programme Purveyor Apr 2013 #1

Preventative war is always wrong. earthside Apr 2013 #2

This is the administration's position--and John Kerry's, too, you left him out for some reason. TwilightGardener Apr 2013 #7

Thanks. earthside Apr 2013 #10

I can't see us leaving this situation get to the point that we are at with North Korea-- TwilightGardener Apr 2013 #11

If he's selling them V-22 Osprey's Fuddnik Apr 2013 #3

I hate this political timdog44 Apr 2013 #4

"No sound strategic energy planning would prioritize nuclear energy in a country like Iran" bananas Apr 2013 #5

Not sure how to answer. timdog44 Apr 2013 #21

Lets clear, about the theory John2 Apr 2013 #16

It is obvious that many timdog44 Apr 2013 #20

Ahhh NO. Israel is bound by international law just like everyone else, and there is no justification on point Apr 2013 #6

Israel has the right to decide for itself, though Scootaloo Apr 2013 #12

Yes, everyone is entitled to decide for themselves if they wish to commit a crime on point Apr 2013 #25

Does our leadership dwilso40641 Apr 2013 #8

yes Israel has the right to self defense azurnoir Apr 2013 #9

At this point... ocpagu Apr 2013 #13

True that but Israel seems to feel differently azurnoir Apr 2013 #14

The fact that Israel John2 Apr 2013 #18

oh I kind of hate this but azurnoir Apr 2013 #19

And the US has tghe right to not join the battle. nt kelliekat44 Apr 2013 #15

after what those people did at the Boston Marathon - they deserve to be bombed by Israel and America Douglas Carpenter Apr 2013 #17

That is NOT what Hagel said. Ash_F Apr 2013 #22

And the US has a right to cut off military aid to Israel if they try to start another mid east war. McCamy Taylor Apr 2013 #23

Do the same rights of self defense apply to Iran as well? mazzarro Apr 2013 #24