Tuesday, May 26, 2009

Deputy Defense Minister: Israelis Should Be Prepared For All-Out War

Deputy Defense Minister Matan Vilna'i

'Home Front Drill Scenario Not Fiction' -- Jerusalem Post

Israel will likely suffer simultaneous missile strikes and terrorist attacks in the next outbreak of war, Deputy Defense Minister Matan Vilna'i told the Knesset's Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee on Monday.

That is why the Home Front Command is conducting a five-day drill next week, dubbed Turning Point 3, which will send Israelis running for their bomb shelters on June 2.

"This isn't an imaginary situation. This isn't detached from reality and if there is a war, it's very likely that this is what will happen," Vilnai said, during the committee hearing.

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My Comment: It appears that many in the Israeli Government are not confident (nor optimistic) on the future.

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