Friday, June 15, 2012

Israel Bombed Syria's Reactor In 2007 Despite US Push For Diplomacy


Olmert Bombed Syria Reactor Despite US Push For Diplomacy -- Jerusalem Post

In exclusive interview with 'Post', former US foreign policy advisor Elliott Abrams defends Netanyahu over critical State Comptroller report, says more important than preparation is the right people making the right decisions.

Former prime minister Ehud Olmert decided in September 2007 to bomb the al-Kabir nuclear facility in Syria after then-president George W. Bush told him the US had opted for the diplomatic route and was trying to get the International Atomic Energy Agency to close the site, Elliott Abrams told The Jerusalem Post on Thursday.

Asked about Wednesday’s Israeli State Comptroller’s Report chastising the government for a haphazard decision-making process, Abrams said Bush was provided with impeccable options, policy papers and intelligence.

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My Comment:
After reading this .... one has to wonder if history is going to repeat itself but with Iran being the target and not Syria.

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