Tuesday, September 6, 2011

Top Israeli General Expects An 'Islamic Winter'

Major General Eyal Eisenberg. Photo from Israel Frontline

IDF General: Likelihood Of Regional War Growing -- Ynet News

Senior IDF officer warns of 'radical Islamic winter' that may lead to regional war, could prompt use of WMDs; new, more lethal weapons discovered in hands of terrorists during latest round of fighting in Gaza, Major General Eisenberg says.

Recent revolutions in the Arab world and the deteriorating ties with Turkey are raising the likelihood of a regional war in the Middle East, IDF Home Front Command Chief, Major General Eyal Eisenberg warned Monday.

"It looks like the Arab Spring, but it can also be a radical Islamic winter," he said in a speech at the Institute for National Security Studies in Tel Aviv.

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My Comment: Let is hope that he is wrong.

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