None of this supports your assertion:
"Iraq was considered by the Israelis to be their most ominous external opponent, and was lately the most vigorous supporter of terror in the region."
Here's what the State Department said in its 2002 report:
In certain areas, including Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza Strip, state sponsors remain an important driving force behind terrorism. Iran continues its firm support for Hizballah, HAMAS, and the Palestine Islamic Jihad. Iraq employs terrorism against dissident Iraqi groups opposed to Saddam Hussein’s regime. Syria continued its support for Hizballah and allowed HAMAS, the Palestine Islamic Jihad, and other Palestinian rejectionist groups to maintain offices in Damascus.
And Israel, before the Iraq invasion, has consistently considered Iran it's number one threat. For example:
mvcf.com
I can come up with more if you like.
So again, where is your evidence to support your claims which are contradicted by Israel and our State Department?
Steve |
