Israel Will Not Be Successful In Destroying Iran's Nuclear Ability: Former Israeli Army Chief Of Staff

Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert (C) looks on as outgoing Israeli army Chief of Staff Lieutenant-General Dan Halutz (R) and new Chief of Staff Lieutenant-General Gabi Ashkenazi salute during a handover ceremony at his office in Jerusalem February 14, 2007. REUTERS/Jim Hollander/Pool

Israel General Doubts Power To Hit Iran Atom Sites -- Reuters

JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israel may lack the military means for successful pre-emptive strikes against Iranian nuclear facilities, its former top general said on Saturday.

While endorsing international efforts to pressure Tehran into curbing sensitive nuclear technologies, Israel has hinted it could resort to force. But some analysts say Israeli jets would be stymied by the distance to Iran and by its defences. Asked in a television interview about Israeli leaders' vows to "take care" of the perceived threat, ex-general Dan Halutz, who stepped down as armed forces chief in 2007, said: "We are taking upon ourselves a task that is bigger than us."

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My Comment: Is this someone who is having cold feet .... or they are looking at such a venture with an analytical and unbiased view and are realizing that such an operation will not be successful.

My take .... he realizes that such an attack by Israel alone will not be successful .... but probably more detrimental to the long term security of Israel.