Israel Matzav

Olmert declares war on Lebanon - or did he?

YNet is reporting that for all intents and purposes, Olmert has declared war on Lebanon:

Prime Minister Ehud Olmert said Wednesday that "the events this morning are not terror attacks but actions of a sovereign state that attacked Israel for no reason. The Lebanese government, of which Hizbullah is a member, is trying to destabilize regional stability. Lebanon is responsible and it will bear responsibility."

He added: "At this moment security forces are operating in Lebanese territory and this evening the government will meet to approve the continuation of the operation in Lebanon."

"These are difficult days for the State of Israel and its citizens. There are elements in the north and south that threaten our stability and challenge our stamina and determination," the PM sated. "They will fail and pay a dear price for their actions," he said.

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Olmert has ordered the government to convene on 7 p.m. Wednesday for an emergency meeting in wake of events on Israel's northern border. Foreign Miinister Tzipi Livni will convene a meeting at noon to discuss the abduction.

So far so good. Now, look at this:

The meeting will concentrate on Israel's alternatives for a response in the international arena, including the possibility of turning to the United Nations for assistance and to the Security Council with a motion to condemn the recent attack.

Give me a break! Who cares if the UN condemns the attack? The UN is where the Arabs run when they're losing, not where Israel runs when we're just starting to fight. Leave the UN out of this. They are useless!

Now look at this:

He said Israel's response will be "restrained" but "very painful."

When did Ehud Barak become Prime Minister again?

"Syria proved it is a terror government by nature. It is a government that supports terror and encourages murderous acts by terror groups within and outside its territory. Necessary measures will be taken against the Syrian government," Olmert said.

We're waiting Ehud....

posted by Carl in Jerusalem @ 3:38 PM