Posted on 04/05/2015 9:44:11 AM PDT by Impala64ssa
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu understands all too well what it feels like to be alone, for on his shoulders lies the immense responsibility of protecting the Israeli people from Iran’s ambitions of “erasing Israel from the map.”
Given Iran’s venomous intentions and the West’s insistence on negotiating with this thug nation, it is no wonder that Netanyahu felt compelled to go out of his way and showcase to the world on Monday his nation’s newest weapon — a nuclear-armed submarine.
Known officially as ISS Tanin, which means “Crocodile,” this beast of a vessel reportedly carries nuclear-tipped cruise missiles with a range of about 1,000 miles. It still needs a few weeks to become operational, but once it does, it will be Israel’s fourth and most powerful submarine.
The “Crocodile” will also be tagged as part of Israel’s “second strike” force, which is designed to be activated immediately in retaliation if ever Iran were to fire a nuke at the nation.
Germany is said to be subsidizing the building of several advanced submarines for Israel, perhaps out of a lingering national guilt over the Holocaust. Furthermore, it was revealed that during the first Gulf War, several German firms helped Iraq build missiles aimed at Israel (H/T Western Journalism).
Regardless, Benjamin Netanyahu now has in his possession the arsenal needed to put the fear of God into the hearts of all radical Muslims, including those who lead the nation of Iran.
The implications of this are huge. It means that Netanyahu need not rely on President Obama, who we all know is anything but reliable, to keep his people safe.
And not relying on Obama is good advice for anyone.
Wasn’t that ah, “Al Bagdadhi guy” a Rolex man?
Bibi practices Teddy Roosevelt’s advice of “talk softly, but carry a big stick”.
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I believe this unveiling is Israel's eighth sub. As the article notes it's a second strike weapon, hundreds of thousands die first. Or no, I've no doubt Israel would preempt a strike. Obama is bent on forcing Israel to make that decision.
That's what us Infidels say.
Al Baghdadi has put his life on the line for his religious beliefs, as did Osama bin Laden.
Al Baghdadi has a bounty on his head and is the target of several groups.
We have tried to kill him in some bombing raids.
Us Infidels have to face up to the fact this is a religiously driven war against us by people willing to die to defeat us Infidels.-Tom
Exactly - it's too late to save the land/people of Israel if Iran sends a nuclear bomb. One bomb would kill everyone in Israel, either immediately, or due to extreme fall out. If you have seen pictures of the people of Japan after one of the nuclear bombs we dropped on them, some disappeared as their bodies were totally destroyed, other had their skin falling off, they died, and others kept dying for many months due to radiation.
Israel knows the above and I think they WILL send the first nuclear bomb in order to stay alive as a people and country.
Dunno... Iron Dome seems to be working pretty well for Israel right now, and it would have plenty of warning on an ICBM. Saudi Arabia with no Iron Dome has a lot more reason to be nervous. They have Mecca and any serious jihadi country would literally kill for it. Saudi Arabia might end up begging Israel to help it attack Iran.
The Iron Dome is okay to destroy regular rockets sent by Hamas in Gaza or by Hezbollah in Lebanon or by Syria near the Golan Heights, but the Dome doesn't destroy all of them, some get through. A nuclear bomb is meant to explode in the air over the target, so intentionally blowing it up over land is the same as it exploding on its own. Israel has to destroy the nuclear facilities in Iran before a nuclear bomb can be sent.
The Dome is challenged by the very nearby origin of many of the missiles it would intercept.
It is a kinetic weapon i.e. blunt collision. Destroy the ability to detonate and you have some dirty atomic waste, but no nuclear explosion.
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