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Typical of a fp article that they mentioned Trump's Iran policy in 2 sentences. Trump had they only correct way of dealing with Iran. If we had continued Trump's policies vis a vis Iran we wouldn't be in this situation. One doesn't have to like Trump to admit he had some good ideas. Trump also dealt will with the Taliban. These people understand force and are contemptuous of weak kneed diplomacy.

How do you think Israel has been able to survive surrounded by hundreds of millions hostile people?

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The real mistake was indeed perpetrated by Obama. He sent Iran $1.7 billion in cash, released some $100 billion in frozen assets and unshackled Iranian industry. Predictably, Tehran used the money to build up each front—Gaza, Lebanon, the West Bank, Syria, Iraq and Yemen—in today’s war on Israel. Biden is following suit by waiving the sanctions against Iran ... another $10 billion going to the terrorists.

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Action by the United States means no deterrence for Israel: the Middle East would conclude that Israel could not defend itself against Iran and required American help.

But Israel does have the means now: long range cruise missiles, air-launched ballistic missiles (RAMPAGE, the world's first such) and Jericho ballistic missiles which can carry 3,000 lb conventional warheads (and would hit the ground at speeds exceeding 1700mph).

Iran is unable to defend against these and, for Israel, the deterrent power is enhanced because Israeli-designed weapons, launched by Israel, decapitated Iran's nuclear program. A response by Iran would mean the end of electricity production in that country (from its 50 generating plants).

No ground troops are needed to bomb Iran from the air, something often missed by those who claim bombing Iran would require occupying the entire country.

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Existential Threat is one of the most overused phrases (along with pivot, narrative and cognizant dissonance) in the English language but in Israel's case it is appropriate.

Israel has no choice in the matter. It must use every means at it's disposal to defend itself, including assassination.

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The real mistake was indeed perpetrated by Obama. He sent Iran $1.7 billion in cash, released some $100 billion in frozen assets and unshackled Iranian industry. Predictably, Tehran used the money to build up each front—Gaza, Lebanon, the West Bank, Syria, Iraq and Yemen—in today’s war on Israel. To add to the mistake, Joe Biden recently waived the sanctions against Iran ... another $10 billion going to the terrorists.

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Ambassador, I know that you are hoping that Biden will read this and be flattered. But let's try to deal with reality. I will also give credit where credit is due. Biden did regain consciousness for a moment and show a flash of courage. BUT, it won't last. He is a political animal at heart. Worse yet, he is surrounded by fools and worse. For example, Anthony Blinken is a disaster. He runs into the arms of a corrupt and evil Holocaust-denier like Abbas. He has the absolute gall to try to tell Israel how to conduct their war of survival. He is a disgrace, as is the majority of Biden's cabinet. And whether this evildoing is with his knowledge or not, Biden is responsible.

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Obama's legacy can be summarized in three words: Socialism, Racism and Victimization. On top of that, his "dislike" for Jews has turned into "love" for Iran. Obama sent Iran $1.7 billion in cash, he released some $100 billion in frozen assets and unshackled Iranian industry. Predictably, Tehran used the money to build up each front—Gaza, Lebanon, the West Bank, Syria, Iraq and Yemen—in today’s war on Israel. And ... following his master's voice, Biden recently waived the sanctions against Iran ... another $10 billion going to the terrorists. Obama's appeasement doctrine lead to October 7th. Let's hope that Mr. Netanyahu will free the world from Hamas and Hezbollah.

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Iran is the source of the carnage in the middle east; unless it starts paying the price directly (by elimination of its nuclear program and direct hit to its oil infrastructure), we will continue to dance to the music of Iran and its proxies

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Our approach (except when Trump was President) is right out of the Neville Chamberlain playbook. They are the biggest threat to using nuclear weapons against Israel because Islamic extremists would stop at nothing to kill Jews and eradicate Israel. Of course, the response would be eve more devastating. We need a Republican president who will take proactive action against Iran. We must destroy the cancer.

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Michael Oren is the consummate diplomat, so although his analysis is absolutely correct, he knows he must flatter the craven, corrupt, foolish Joe Biden by praising his courage, his bravery, his resolve. But it is all for naught. Joe Biden, lifelong serial fabulist, famously wrong about every foreign policy and national security issue for, now, half a century, coward who argued even against Obama belatedly authorizing the strike on Osama bin Laden, is even now talking out of both sides of his mouth, claiming to be solidly behind Israel while letting it leak that he is "warning" Netanyahu to be careful to avoid collateral damage while extirpating Hamas. Blinken and Kirby are equivocating furiously. It's good that Biden isn't joining Rashida Tlaib, but don't expect him to do anything useful.

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After all Biden has always been a useful idiot for Obama

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Oh, he was an idiot long before Obama was born. Maybe it took Obama to make him useful to the cause of "fundamental transformation." Before that he was a useless idiot.

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The Ambassador is quite right, however, unlike the Titanic, "Captain" Biden seeks the iceberg.

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Enough of the carrot for Iran.

It’s time for the stick.

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Of course, not having made the day then, the price for its accomplishment now will be orders worse..

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"On Tuesday the State Department reissued a sanctions waiver that gives Iran access to more than $10 billion."

-WSJ

I just wanted to put that out there so all the Jewish Democrats who voted for Biden KNOW that he is giving more money to one of the main feeders of the Oct 7 massacre. Let that sink in my Jewish friends. Remember that on election day.

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Jericho III. Job jobbed.

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Don’t count on Biden , ultimately he is not a leader but only a follower of those who put him where he is now , I hope I’m wrong but my gut tells me otherwise

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