Israeli Foreign Minister Says Iran War Would 'Be A Nightmare'

[JayAtl]

In little-noticed remarks last month, Israel's foreign minister declared that a war with Iran would "be a nightmare," drawing in countries from around the region and leaving "no one...unscathed."

During a diplomatic visit to China, Avigdor Lieberman told the Israeli daily Yedioth Ahronoth:

"If, God forbid, a war with Iran breaks out, it will be a nightmare. And we will all be in it, including the Persian Gulf countries and Saudi Arabia. No one will remain unscathed. We have to do everything we can to urge the international community to assume responsibility and take action to stop the Iranians … The State of Israel keeps all options open. However, we do believe that if we make the required effort and present a unified international front, we may yet talk the Iranians into giving up their nuclear aspirations … Let me make it clear: The right way to prevent [an all-out flare-up] is to present a solid unified front of the international community."

Portions of Lieberman's March 18 remarks were translated from Hebrew to English by the Israeli paper, but the quotes received virtually no coverage in U.S. news outlets. A columnist in Israel, Aviad Kleinberg, similarly noted that Lieberman's statement had been ignored by the Israeli media as well:

Who, do you think, has said these rational and sensible words? Try your guess. Was it Israeli opposition leader and head of the centrist, liberal Kadima party Tzipi Livni? Or could it rather have been longtime member of the rightist Likud party and Israeli Minister of Intelligence and Atomic Energy Dan Meridor? Or perhaps ex-Mossad chief Meir Dagan, who is known for his outspoken opposition to attacking Iran under the present circumstances?
Believe it or not, the statement was made by none other than the far-right leader of the ultra-nationalist Yisrael Beiteinu party, Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman. And it was not in foreign ears that these words were said. Rather, Lieberman said them in an interview to the Israeli daily Yedioth Ahronoth Sunday, March 18, while on an official visit to China. True, his statement did not make it to the headlines, but it was published -- if not on the front page, then on page 6, next to the report on the sanctioned Iran banks being cut off from the international bank-transfer system SWIFT. Surprisingly enough, or maybe not quite so surprisingly, there has been no echo in the media of his unexpected statement.

Avigdor Lieberman: Israeli Foreign Minister Says Iran War Would 'Be A Nightmare'

 

[PERSIAN GOD KING]

This guy is a genius. I wonder how long it took for him to figure out this...

 

[Archdemon]

Really? never herd about it in Israeli news outlet, probably is bullshit, as usual....

 

[Raphael]

^Uh, are you looking forward to war with Iran?

 

[PERSIAN GOD KING]

Really? never herd about it in Israeli news outlet, probably is bullshit, as usual....

So you cannot use your common sense to figure the the title is true?

 

[PteX]

^Uh, are you looking forward to war with Iran?

There is a reason behind the words: "War is hell", it applies to all nations and all human beings.

No one wants war but if they force it upon Israel, Israel will have no other choice than to do what Israel does best:
Completely and utterly dominate and destroy the enemy so they may think 5 times over before attempting the foolish mistake of challenging the Jewish nation again.

 

[Archdemon]

So you cannot use your common sense to figure the the title is true?

Im fine with my sense, dont shove me your world view, Iran is impotent, what can Iran do? send 100 shithabs wich ~70% of them probably be shot

 

[PERSIAN GOD KING]

Im fine with my sense, dont shove me your world view, Iran is impotent, what can Iran do? send 100 shithabs wich ~70% of them probably be shot

No, Iran will destroy your defences with sejill 2 then shahab will rain.

also your so called defenses failed to destroy all the ancient rockets from gaza (97% kill rate lol my ***), you think you will stop this?

and this was 3 years ago, wait and see the news ones coming soon.

 

[BLACKEAGLE]

There is a reason behind the words: "War is hell", it applies to all nations and all human beings.

No one wants war but if they force it upon Israel, Israel will have no other choice than to do what Israel does best:
Completely and utterly dominate and destroy the enemy so they may think 5 times over before attempting the foolish mistake of challenging the Jewish nation again.

Khyber it is then...

 

[IbnAlwaled]

There is a reason behind the words: "War is hell", it applies to all nations and all human beings.

No one wants war but if they force it upon Israel, Israel will have no other choice than to do what Israel does best:
Completely and utterly dominate and destroy the enemy so they may think 5 times over before attempting the foolish mistake of challenging the Jewish nation again.

LOL
Then what are you waiting for?
Iran IS building a nuclear bomb, while you make press statement every other day.
Iran's nuclear sites are heavly fortified, even the US recently said their bunker buster bombs can't do damage.
The US wont let you **** up their economy because of the resulting oil prices for Israel.
The best way to go is sanctons

 

[PERSIAN GOD KING]

There is a reason behind the words: "War is hell", it applies to all nations and all human beings.

No one wants war but if they force it upon Israel, Israel will have no other choice than to do what Israel does best:
Completely and utterly dominate and destroy the enemy so they may think 5 times over before attempting the foolish mistake of challenging the Jewish nation again.

Force it upon Israel?
You kill our innocent scientists who was a poor porfessor and you say he was working on nuke.
we don't need nukes for you.

we have a saying in Iran
"cut heads with cotton". try and understand that.

 

[Archdemon]

No, Iran will destroy your defences with sejill 2 then shahab will rain.

also your so called defenses failed to destroy all the ancient rockets from gaza (97% kill rate lol my ***), you think you will stop this?

and this was 3 years ago, wait and see the news ones coming soon.

You are a fine example to why i think that Israelis might lies in the stupidity of her enemies.

 

[PteX]

LOL
Then what are you waiting for?
Iran IS building a nuclear bomb, while you make press statement every other day.
Iran's nuclear sites are heavly fortified, even the US recently said their bunker buster bombs can't do damage.
The US wont let you **** up their economy because of the resulting oil prices for Israel.
The best way to go is sanctons

Waled, you don't rush into a military conflict like a headless chicken and lift your sword screaming "lalalalala" in high pitched voices. Though i do hope there won't be war, you do not need to worry about Israel's well being.

 

[PERSIAN GOD KING]

You are a fine example to why i think that Israelis might is in stupidity of her enemies.

LOL might? why do you keep that might hidden ? where was it when hezbollah kicked your ***?

 

[BLACKEAGLE]

Waled, you don't rush into a military conflict like a headless chicken and lift your sword screaming "lalalalala" in high pitched voices. Though i do hope there won't be war, you do not need to worry about Israel's well being.

Headless... thats a good point brought up with Saudis.