By Joel C. Rosenberg
JoelRosenberg.com
...Reading the latest tea leaves
Yes, it is possible that Israeli leaders could be bluffing. Yes, it is also possible that they are simply trying to pressure the U.S. and international community to take more decisive action to neutralize the Iranian nuclear threat. But reading the latest tea leaves, I believe evidence is rapidly mounting that this could really be it—Israel could be just days or weeks away from a massive preemptive strike against Iran.
Ayalon: Time to declare Iran diplomacy a failure
I believe there are significant changes in the way Israeli leaders are speaking about the possibility of war. One fact that has particularly caught my attention in the last 24 hours is that Deputy Foreign Minister Danny Ayalon is telling reporters that it is time for the world to admit that diplomacy has not worked, and that Iran only has “weeks” and not “months” to cease nuclear activity.
To be clear: I’m still praying for the peace of Jerusalem and the epicenter everyday, as we are commanded in Psalm 122:6. I’m not advocating war. I would be so glad if Israel and/or the world could find a way to neutralize Iran without violence and bloodshed. But I don’t want to see a Second Holocaust either, and that’s surely what Israel would be facing if Iran gets the Bomb.
I believe that Prime Minister Netanyahu believes he is out of other options, and it’s clear to him thus far that the Obama administration is not going to act decisively to prevent Iran from getting the Bomb in time.
There could be numerous detours on the journey in the days and weeks ahead. But unless something dramatic changes quickly, I believe that everyone in the corridor between Tel Aviv and Tehran are on the verge of a massive and imminent war.
- Ayalon: Time to declare Iran diplomacy a failure • Jerusalem Post
- Iran: Israel won't launch 'stupid' attack • Ynet News
- U.S.: There's Still Time for Diplomacy with Iran • Arutz Sheva
- Iran's Real Center of Gravity • Human Events (Robert Maginnis)
- Netanyahu picks new security minister as Iran strike debated • Reuters
