Israel attacks Syria
For an event shrouded in much mystery and even more disinformation, some snippets are sneaking out.Without passing judgement on the rights or wrongs of such an action - as I don't know what I would be passing judgement on - can any see any difference between this action by one sovereign state against another, compared to, say, Iran attacking Iraq and it's
Well, it is obvious. Defensive first-strikes against those who threaten you politically, militarily and for religious reasons are the normal and acceptable course of action; and this also applies to Israel.
Of course not.
It is part of the hypocrisy of international diplomacy that what is done by you enemies is condemned, whilst supported when done by your allies.
Axis of evil anyone?
North Korea - gets the nuclear bomb and is rewarded with food aid from the US.
Libya - joins the UN Security Council
Syria - now not as bad as Iran!
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Without passing judgement on the rights or wrongs of such an action - as I don't know what I would be passing judgement on - can any see any difference between this action by one sovereign state against another, compared to, say, Iran attacking Iraq and it's occupying forces allies?
There's one big difference: Israel and Syria are at war with one another. Therefore, Israel can quite legitimately strike targets within Syria as and when she needs to.
Iran is not at war with Iraq, though she is busily trying (illegally) to destabilize that nation.
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