Israel Adds Subs to Its Atomic Ability

[Sub Atomic]

TEL AVIV — Israel has modified American-supplied cruise missiles to carry nuclear warheads on submarines, giving the Middle East's only nuclear power the ability to launch atomic weapons from land, air and beneath the sea, according to senior Bush administration and Israeli officials.

The previously undisclosed submarine capability bolsters Israel's deterrence in the event that Iran — an avowed enemy — develops nuclear weapons. It also complicates efforts by the United States and the United Nations to persuade Iran to abandon its suspected nuclear weapons program.

Two Bush administration officials described the missile modification and an Israeli official confirmed it. All three spoke on condition their names not be used.

The Americans said they were disclosing the information to caution Israel's enemies at a time of heightened tensions in the region and concern over Iran's alleged ambitions.

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[AntiCoup2K4]

1. How many UN resolutions does this violate....

And why is the Bush Fraudministration continuing to aid this TERRORIST SUPPORTING state with a fucking madman in charge??

[bahrbearian]

2. So that's what they did with all the U.S. aid money.

I thought they just planted Olive tree's

[ex_jew]

3. Sounds like rapture time to me !

Too bad the messiah isn't coming.

[teryang]

4. I hope they aren't turned on us!

Situations could arise where the Israeli armed forces might feel inclined to take action against "friendly" forces if situations get too extreme.

In fact, one could imagine a situation where the American armed forces would be called upon to reign Israel in during a conflict already gone nuclear (pre-emptively) or threatening to go nuclear, to keep it from escalating. WATCH OUT! When will Israeli ICBMs be targeted at our capital? Better approve that new appropriations bill!

[Submariner]

5. The nuke technology is just an accessory

to the submarine technology we have given them or that they stole via Pollard.

[ConcernedCanuk]

6. THis be the Dupe

. . . . Original thread

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=102&topic_id=161430

[maggrwaggr]

7. more corporate welfare at work

let's see ... our tax dollars ... go to Israel ... so they can buy cruise missles and nuclear subs ... from American companies!

I"m so happy