Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Israel's Former Intelligence Chief Seeks To Avert An Israeli Attack On Iran's Nuclear Facility

Former Mossad chief Meir Dagan (left) is pictured here with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (right). Since leaving the Mossad, Dagan has been outspoken in his criticism of the possibility of a strike against Iran. "We have to think about what would happen the day after," he has said. Dagan has repeatedly said that an attack would have horrific consequences for Israel -- that it would be a disaster of unimaginable proportions.

Former Mossad Chief Seeks to Avert Israeli Attack -- Spiegel Online

Reports of alleged Israeli preparations for an attack on Iran's nuclear facilities are coming from an unlikely source: Meir Dagan, a war hero and former head of Israeli's foreign intelligence agency. The man is hoping to prevent what he believes could be a true catastrophe, but his actions have deeply angered the government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Meir Dagan is speaking out again. He's standing on the stage of the Industrial and Commercial Club in Tel Aviv, a low-profile venue for such a high-profile issue. Should Israel attack Iran's nuclear facilities? Dagan, a 66 year old who until January served as the head of the Mossad, Israel's foreign intelligence agency, thinks not.

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My Comment: I hope he is able to convince those in power the danger of attacking a country like Iran.

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