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**David**

Gag Order? Media Silent As Israeli Warships Head Toward Iran

Posted by Alexander Higgins - March 15, 2012 at 4:32 am - Permalink - Source via Alexander Higgins Blog

The Israel military and media are being very quiet after Israeli warships were spotted passing through the Suez canal into the Red sea and toward Iran.

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2 Israeli warships cross Suez Canal

Israel is being awfully tight-lipped about two warships spotted in the Suez canal following 4 days of strikes on Gaza.

The exact destination of the ships is unknown due to the secrecy over the deployment but the ships are moving along the path they would take to Iranian waters.

Here is a series of reports highlighting what is known so far.

Press TV reports:

Israeli warships leave Port Said after crossing Suez Canal

Two Israeli warships and a French vessel have reportedly left Port Said north of the Suez Canal after crossing the canal under heavy security.

(Press TV) -According to a report published by Egyptian al-Ahram newspaper on Tuesday, the two vessels and the French ship left the northern Port Said to an unknown destination.

The Suez sailing supervisor Ahmad al-Manhali said that it took 14 hours for the two Israeli warships — INS Lahav and INS Yafo — and Imidisi, an accompanying French vessel, to cross the canal and arrive at Port Said in the north.

The warships were also accompanied by a Suez authority tow vessel for security purposes.

Israeli officials have not commented on the report yet.

This is the latest crossing of Israeli naval vessels through the Suez Canal Since 2009 when two Israeli military torpedo warships, INS Hanit and INS Eilat, reportedly sailed across the canal from Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea.

continued:

http://blog.alexanderhiggins.com/2012/03...ran-96401/

**David**

Published 14:40 15.03.12
Latest update 14:40 15.03.12

Netanyahu is preparing Israeli public opinion for a war on Iran

In response to Netanyahu's AIPAC speech, Haaretz's editor-in-chief says that what looks like a preparation for war, acts like a preparation for war, and quacks like a preparation for war, is a preparation for war.

By Aluf Benn

Since his return from Washington, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has mainly been preoccupied with one thing: Preparing public opinion for war against Iran.

Netanyahu is attempting to convince the Israeli public that the Iranian threat is a tangible and existential one, and that there is only one effective way to stop it and prevent a "second Holocaust": An Israeli military attack on Iran's nuclear infrastructure, which is buried deep underground.

In his speech before the Knesset on Wednesday, Netanyahu urged his colleagues to reject claims that Israel is too weak to go it alone in a war against a regional power such as Iran and therefore needs to rely on the United States, which has much greater military capabilities, to do the job and remove the threat.

According to polls published last week, this is the position of most of the Israeli public, which supports a U.S. strike on Iran, but is wary of sending the IDF to the task without the backing of the friendly superpower.

Netanyahu presented three examples in which his predecessors broke the American directive and made crucial decisions regarding the future of Israel: the declaration of independence in 1948, starting the Six Day War in 1967 and the bombing of the nuclear reactor in Iraq in 1981.

continued:

http://www.haaretz.com/news/diplomacy-de...-1.418869?

**The Resident**

Great find! Thanks, David.

**Johntaraz**

David Wrote:

Gag Order? Media Silent As Israeli Warships Head Toward Iran

Israel is being awfully tight-lipped about two warships spotted in the Suez canal following 4 days of strikes on Gaza.

Two Israeli warships and a French vessel have reportedly left Port Said north of the Suez Canal after crossing the canal under heavy security.

This is the latest crossing of Israeli naval vessels through the Suez Canal Since 2009 when two Israeli military torpedo warships, INS Hanit and INS Eilat, reportedly sailed across the canal from Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea.

continued:

http://blog.alexanderhiggins.com/2012/03...ran-96401/

That is very troubling.

I would mention saber rattling but they are already being banged against every hard surface within reach.

**Fred** lop guest User ID: 83252 03-16-2012 05:37 AM

Not much of a warship, they might fight off a few pirates with that. Won't do anything
against Iran.

**Droid**

Fred Wrote:

Not much of a warship, they might fight off a few pirates with that. Won't do anything
against Iran.

It's a sacrifice to win public outrage in Israel. Jhikpghf

**David**

Fred Wrote:

Not much of a warship, they might fight off a few pirates with that. Won't do anything
against Iran.

And then there are those Dolphin-class subs from Germany...

Where are they right now?

This could just be an advanced force.

I am not making any predictions.

**David**

Droid Wrote:

Fred Wrote:
Not much of a warship, they might fight off a few pirates with that. Won't do anything
against Iran.

It's a sacrifice to win public outrage in Israel.

A distinct possibility IMO.

**Frak**

Fred Wrote:

Not much of a warship, they might fight off a few pirates with that. Won't do anything
against Iran.

Sacrificial lambs.... to justify would be my guess

**David**

The Resident Wrote:

Great find! Thanks, David.

de nada

**LoP Guest** lop guest User ID: 82410 03-16-2012 05:44 AM

David Wrote:

Published 14:40 15.03.12
Latest update 14:40 15.03.12

Netanyahu is preparing Israeli public opinion for a war on Iran

In response to Netanyahu's AIPAC speech, Haaretz's editor-in-chief says that what looks like a preparation for war, acts like a preparation for war, and quacks like a preparation for war, is a preparation for war.

By Aluf Benn

Since his return from Washington, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has mainly been preoccupied with one thing: Preparing public opinion for war against Iran.

Netanyahu is attempting to convince the Israeli public that the Iranian threat is a tangible and existential one, and that there is only one effective way to stop it and prevent a "second Holocaust": An Israeli military attack on Iran's nuclear infrastructure, which is buried deep underground.

In his speech before the Knesset on Wednesday, Netanyahu urged his colleagues to reject claims that Israel is too weak to go it alone in a war against a regional power such as Iran and therefore needs to rely on the United States, which has much greater military capabilities, to do the job and remove the threat.

According to polls published last week, this is the position of most of the Israeli public, which supports a U.S. strike on Iran, but is wary of sending the IDF to the task without the backing of the friendly superpower.

Netanyahu presented three examples in which his predecessors broke the American directive and made crucial decisions regarding the future of Israel: the declaration of independence in 1948, starting the Six Day War in 1967 and the bombing of the nuclear reactor in Iraq in 1981.

continued:

http://www.haaretz.com/news/diplomacy-de...-1.418869?

Notice how he brings up this event just like we get endless reminders of 9/11 to inspire us to war. Kind of makes one wonder what else the events share.

**David**

LoP Guest Wrote:

David Wrote:
Published 14:40 15.03.12
Latest update 14:40 15.03.12

Netanyahu is preparing Israeli public opinion for a war on Iran

In response to Netanyahu's AIPAC speech, Haaretz's editor-in-chief says that what looks like a preparation for war, acts like a preparation for war, and quacks like a preparation for war, is a preparation for war.

By Aluf Benn

Since his return from Washington, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has mainly been preoccupied with one thing: Preparing public opinion for war against Iran.

Netanyahu is attempting to convince the Israeli public that the Iranian threat is a tangible and existential one, and that there is only one effective way to stop it and prevent a "second Holocaust": An Israeli military attack on Iran's nuclear infrastructure, which is buried deep underground.

In his speech before the Knesset on Wednesday, Netanyahu urged his colleagues to reject claims that Israel is too weak to go it alone in a war against a regional power such as Iran and therefore needs to rely on the United States, which has much greater military capabilities, to do the job and remove the threat.

According to polls published last week, this is the position of most of the Israeli public, which supports a U.S. strike on Iran, but is wary of sending the IDF to the task without the backing of the friendly superpower.

Netanyahu presented three examples in which his predecessors broke the American directive and made crucial decisions regarding the future of Israel: the declaration of independence in 1948, starting the Six Day War in 1967 and the bombing of the nuclear reactor in Iraq in 1981.

continued:

http://www.haaretz.com/news/diplomacy-de...-1.418869?

Notice how he brings up this event just like we get endless reminders of 9/11 to inspire us to war. Kind of makes one wonder what else the events share.

That is just it:

recent polls show only 42% of Israelis favor a joint attack (Israel and US) on Iran and less than 20% favor a unilateral attack.

So, about 60% of the public in Israel is still opposed to even a joint attack.

Both Nutty Yahoo and Obama have to prep their people for this.

I think we are going to see a wratcheting up of the Tavistock propaganda for war in the coming days both in Israel and the west (U.S., U.K., and Europe).

**Johntaraz**

David Wrote:

LoP Guest Wrote:
David Wrote:
Published 14:40 15.03.12
Latest update 14:40 15.03.12

Netanyahu is preparing Israeli public opinion for a war on Iran

In response to Netanyahu's AIPAC speech, Haaretz's editor-in-chief says that what looks like a preparation for war, acts like a preparation for war, and quacks like a preparation for war, is a preparation for war.

By Aluf Benn

Since his return from Washington, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has mainly been preoccupied with one thing: Preparing public opinion for war against Iran.

Netanyahu is attempting to convince the Israeli public that the Iranian threat is a tangible and existential one, and that there is only one effective way to stop it and prevent a "second Holocaust": An Israeli military attack on Iran's nuclear infrastructure, which is buried deep underground.

In his speech before the Knesset on Wednesday, Netanyahu urged his colleagues to reject claims that Israel is too weak to go it alone in a war against a regional power such as Iran and therefore needs to rely on the United States, which has much greater military capabilities, to do the job and remove the threat.

According to polls published last week, this is the position of most of the Israeli public, which supports a U.S. strike on Iran, but is wary of sending the IDF to the task without the backing of the friendly superpower.

Netanyahu presented three examples in which his predecessors broke the American directive and made crucial decisions regarding the future of Israel: the declaration of independence in 1948, starting the Six Day War in 1967 and the bombing of the nuclear reactor in Iraq in 1981.

continued:

http://www.haaretz.com/news/diplomacy-de...-1.418869?

Notice how he brings up this event just like we get endless reminders of 9/11 to inspire us to war. Kind of makes one wonder what else the events share.

That is just it:

recent polls show only 42% of Israelis favor a joint attack (Israel and US) on Iran and less than 20% favor a unilateral attack.

So, about 60% of the public in Israel is still opposed to even a joint attack.

Both Nutty Yahoo and Obama have to prep their people for this.

I think we are going to see a wratcheting up of the Tavistock propaganda for war in the coming days both in Israel and the west (U.S., U.K., and Europe).

Or for those quick solutions try magic "False Flag".

The nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Enterprise has set sail on its final voyage, heading to the Persian Gulf.

The Enterprise left Norfolk Naval Station in Virginia on Sunday on its seven-month mission.

The US oldest active-duty warship will be on standby in case of conflict with Iran.
http://www.eutimes.net/2012/03/us-nuclea...nt-page-1/

The USS Enterprise is the oldest aircraft carrier in the US fleet, having been ... downsizing the carrier fleet from 11 to 9. The Enterprise is scheduled for decommissioning ...
http://www.squidoo.com/uss-enterprise-aircraft-carrier

However, while costs of doing so regarding her nuclear reactors has yet to be calculated by the United States Department of Defense, by 2012 they had been deemed too expensive to make such an effort practical
Newport News Shipbuilding will deactivate and de-fuel the ship after her decommissioning. The process is scheduled to begin Summer 2013 and be completed in 2015. Once the Navy dismantles and recycles the ship's reactors, there will be very little left to turn into a museum; virtually everything two decks below the hangar bay would have to be cut apart What remains of Enterprise following 2015 is currently scheduled to be taken to the State of Washington for scrapping. However, it remains possible the ship's island could be removed and used as a memorial.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Enterprise_(CVN-65)

**LoP Guest** lop guest User ID: 17840 03-16-2012 06:03 AM

Johntaraz Wrote:

David Wrote:
Gag Order? Media Silent As Israeli Warships Head Toward Iran

Israel is being awfully tight-lipped about two warships spotted in the Suez canal following 4 days of strikes on Gaza.

Two Israeli warships and a French vessel have reportedly left Port Said north of the Suez Canal after crossing the canal under heavy security.

This is the latest crossing of Israeli naval vessels through the Suez Canal Since 2009 when two Israeli military torpedo warships, INS Hanit and INS Eilat, reportedly sailed across the canal from Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea.

continued:

http://blog.alexanderhiggins.com/2012/03...ran-96401/
That is very troubling.

I would mention saber rattling but they are already being banged against every hard surface within reach.

Except the heads of all politicians, unfortunately.

**Johntaraz**

LoP Guest Wrote:

Johntaraz Wrote:
David Wrote:
Gag Order? Media Silent As Israeli Warships Head Toward Iran

Israel is being awfully tight-lipped about two warships spotted in the Suez canal following 4 days of strikes on Gaza.

Two Israeli warships and a French vessel have reportedly left Port Said north of the Suez Canal after crossing the canal under heavy security.

This is the latest crossing of Israeli naval vessels through the Suez Canal Since 2009 when two Israeli military torpedo warships, INS Hanit and INS Eilat, reportedly sailed across the canal from Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea.

continued:

http://blog.alexanderhiggins.com/2012/03...ran-96401/
That is very troubling.

I would mention saber rattling but they are already being banged against every hard surface within reach.

Except the heads of all politicians, unfortunately.

touche'