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On July 14, US National Security Advisor Tom Donilon visited Israel. He learned that Netanyahu is close to decision day on Iran. He hasn't yet picked a date. Whether it's so or bluster isn't known. Israeli saber rattling is notorious. So is America's.
Anything made public raises suspicions. Aggressors don't warn targets about imminent attacks and name likely dates. On August 1, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta heads to Israel.
He won't learn more than other administration officials before him. Netanyahu is tight-lipped. DF's Western intelligence sources say the CIA maintains an extensive network of operatives in Israel. As a result, tensions between the two allies remain strained.
Will Israel unilaterally attack Iran? Don't bet on it. Its history suggests otherwise. Going to war needs US permission.
Circumventing its paymaster partner risks trouble. One day what joined both nations together could turn the relationship asunder.
Harming Washington's regional interests could trigger it. Israel may be aggressive, but it's not stupid. On issues as important as war, both nations are partnered on which way they'll go.
Stephen Lendman lives in Chicago and can be reached at Email address removed .
His new book is titled "How Wall Street Fleeces America: Privatized Banking, Government Collusion and Class War"
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