Israel Declares 'Readiness for War' After Hamas Launches Rocket Barrage, Infiltration

[Boiler 45,445]

Could be getting quite crispy in Tehran

[TBoneTX 45,251]

Just now, Boiler said:

Could be getting quite crispy in Tehran

"Turn their sand into glass, then go in and take our oil."  -- acquaintance of T-B.

[Dashinka 24,479]

11 minutes ago, Boiler said:

Could be getting quite crispy in Tehran

But as soon as Tehran launched this attack they said through the UN everything is concluded.  I wonder if Israel agrees.

 

https://www.foxnews.com/world/iran-offers-israel-off-ramp-conclude-attack-launching-missiles-drones-jewish-state

[Boiler 45,445]

They may have concluded everything, nothing suggests others have.

[TBoneTX 45,251]

17 minutes ago, Dashinka said:

they said through the UN everything is concluded

I might have misinterpreted this, but I thought they said the above after the drones were launched, and despite their statement subsequently launched cruise missiles.

[TBoneTX 45,251]

Sidebar:  I remember (and at least Charles probably does, too) about 10 to 12 years ago when we had those two radical Palestinian chicks in this forum.  Discussions here would not have been civil at all if they were still around.

[TBoneTX 45,251]

Compare this with Bidementia, who ran off to Delaware before being called back.

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Here's What Trump Had to Say About Iran's Attack on Israel

 

[...] "We send our absolute support to everyone in harm's way," the former president continued.  "This is an attack that would not have happened and to think about what we have to go through and the things we've put up with, with the border, with no energy independence, with all electric cars…but we will return the world to peace through strength and it'll happen very quickly.  I will revive American strength abroad and we will restore American strength at home.  We were respected four years ago all over the world.  Today we are considered a joke.  It's not gonna be for long, believe me, it's not going to be for long."  [...]

[Pooky 3,780]

In my opinion, Israel can afford to sit back and do nothing. Current total casualty reports on the Israeli side are one person injured, apparently from an incoming weapon that was destroyed before striking its target.

 

While this is yet to be confirmed, I would be embarrassed if I were Iran. Thinking that this kind of tactic was working in the Ukraine, they badly underestimated just how good the Israeli air defence systems are. 
 

If Israel sits back and just laughs at this (as I suspect Bibi and his crew are right now), Iran may just have bought the Israelis a whole bunch of renewed good will from around the world.

 

That’s only IF Israel does nothing.

Edited April 14 by Pooky

[Boiler 45,445]

Sort it out now, or sort it out later.

[TBoneTX 45,251]

The Iranians almost destroyed the third-holiest site in Islam.   

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WATCH:  US and Israel Intercept 'Dozens' Drones/Missiles, Including Over Temple Mount

 

The response to the ongoing attack on Israel is underway.  This is the first time that Iran has fired on Israel from its own territory proper, so that's a bad progression in the direction of more direct involvement.

 

U.S. forces in the area have reportedly shot down "dozens" of drones targeting Israel.  They've also reportedly taken out missiles, as well.  [...]

 

https://redstate.com/nick-arama/2024/04/13/watch-israel-intercepts-attacks-over-temple-mount-as-us-shoots-down-dozens-of-drones-n2172734

[TBoneTX 45,251]

47 minutes ago, Pooky said:

Iran may just have bought the Israelis a whole bunch of renewed good will from around the world.

Not possible, I don't think, and even if so, it would be very transitory.

Furthermore, Jihadist Muslims view passivity as weakness and a rationale for further attacks.

See here:

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Iranians, Palestinians Celebrate on Streets After Iran's Israel Attack—but the Hangover May Be Rough

 

[...] for Iranians and Palestinians, it was time to gloat.  (Note: some of these videos have been posted to Twitter/X and have not been independently verified.)

 

Here, Palestinians descend on the Al-Aqsa Mosque in the Old City of Jerusalem:  [...]

 

https://redstate.com/bobhoge/2024/04/13/iranians-palestinians-celebrate-on-streets-after-irans-israel-attackbut-the-hangover-may-be-rough-n2172733

[Family 3,988]

3 hours ago, Dashinka said:

But as soon as Tehran launched this attack they said through the UN everything is concluded.  I wonder if Israel agrees.

 

https://www.foxnews.com/world/iran-offers-israel-off-ramp-conclude-attack-launching-missiles-drones-jewish-state

Excerpt From @Boiler link …Dang! Ayatollah is all up on x Twitter now?  Shocking 

 

"Conducted on the strength of Article 51 of the UN Charter pertaining to legitimate defense, Iran’s military action was in response to the Zionist regime’s aggression against our diplomatic premises in Damascus," the mission’s statement, posted on social media platform X, states. 

"The matter can be deemed concluded," the mission argued. "However, should the Israeli regime make another mistake, Iran’s response will be considerably more severe. It is a conflict between Iran and the rogue Israeli regime, from which the U.S. MUST STAY AWAY!"

[TBoneTX 45,251]

9 minutes ago, Family said:

from which the U.S. MUST STAY AWAY!"

Bidementia will duly cave to this.

[Crazy Cat 41,810]

Just read that Biden to Israel that we (United States) will not support an Israeli counter attack.  

[Pooky 3,780]

14 hours ago, TBoneTX said:

Not possible, I don't think, and even if so, it would be very transitory.

Furthermore, Jihadist Muslims view passivity as weakness and a rationale for further attacks.

See here:

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Iranians, Palestinians Celebrate on Streets After Iran's Israel Attack—but the Hangover May Be Rough

 

[...] for Iranians and Palestinians, it was time to gloat.  (Note: some of these videos have been posted to Twitter/X and have not been independently verified.)

 

Here, Palestinians descend on the Al-Aqsa Mosque in the Old City of Jerusalem:  [...]

 

https://redstate.com/bobhoge/2024/04/13/iranians-palestinians-celebrate-on-streets-after-irans-israel-attackbut-the-hangover-may-be-rough-n2172733

Even if the aforementioned goodwill is transitory, Gaza disappears from the news cycle for a couple of days and the West turns their attention to the backers of Hamas, Hezbollah, et al.

 

As for the Iranians and Palestinians gloating, that is all for public consumption. Behind the veil, Iran will be feeling embarrassed at the lack of return on their attack, even if it was announced 72 hours prior to its enactment. Worse still, the most serious casualty is, if I read correctly, a 7 year-old girl, who is currently in critical condition. If she dies, Iran will get labelled a terrorist nation, not just a supporter of terrorism. As retaliation for their terrorist advisers killed in the embassy strike, this would be seen as even more of an indiscriminate terror attack, with a minimal return.

 

If I were to advise the Israelis, I would urge that they sit back and emphasize the civilian casualties of this drone attack and compare them directly to the seven Iranians killed. They do not need a retaliatory strike. The loss of face on the part of the Iranian military is retaliation enough. The exhibition of the IDF’s defence systems is enough of an Israeli victory to outweigh the need to strike back.

 

This then puts the onus on the Iranians to either stand by their word at the UN and face their ineffectiveness, or prove themselves liars and try again. Only then, would I let loose the IDF to respond.

 

But that response would be an overwhelming one that would return the Islamic Republic of Iran to the Stone Age.

Edited April 14 by Pooky