Epstein Secrets

rthrowing the regime in Syria is in the American and Israeli interest," he said in a speech marking the withdrawal of the Israeli army from southern Lebanon in 2000. "They want to overthrow the regime EFTA00629507 and replace it with a moderate regime." (AP) Defying a state-imposed media blackout, Syr

ciliation with Fatah. "We will insist on reconciliation, bolster steadfastness, and face occupation with unity." (Maan News) Former Mossad director Meir Dagan has come out against Israel's intention to block the international recognition of a Palestinian state. In a speech given on Tuesday in a closed foru

liban and other terrorist groups; and, through Syria, is a leading supplier for Hamas and Hezbollah. These groups threaten not only Israel but also Lebanon. Meanwhile, Gulf states fear Iranian designs — either on their territories or their regimes. Iran also targets Azerbaijan. In 2001, Iranian forces

ion would be limited and in any case less harmful than facing a nuclear-armed Iran. Those opposed to an attack, such as former Israeli Mossad head Meir Dagan, believe the risks are too uncertain and potentially too costly to justify a strike; in their view, covert actions will be more effective in slowin

rt a war, an Israeli leader needs broad public backing and an understanding with Washington (he learned the lesson from his disastrous invasion of Lebanon in 1982, which Ronald Reagan criticized and many Israelis opposed). Netanyahu has watched the polls move steadily against him for the past year. O

red security chiefs have come out against military action and gained wide public EFTA_R1_00482798 EFTA01990230 attention (former Mossad director Meir Dagan called it "the stupidest idea I've ever heard"). Any decision to go to war requires the approval of the security cabinet, where current military a

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