Debating the merits of an Israeli strike
against Iran’s nuclear weapons is legitimate, but the recent chatter
over timing and capabilities puts Israel at risk, said former Mossad
Chief Maj.-Gen. (Ret.) Danny Yatom on Sunday.
“Everybody agrees that a nuclear armed Iran is
the worst possible outcome. The debate is over when to strike and if
Israel is capable of carrying it out effectively. This, I believe,
should not be publicly discussed and doing so harms Israel’s security,”
Yatom said in an interview to Army Radio.
Yatom’s statements came out as discussion of a possible Israeli strike reached new heights last week.
Former Mossad chief Efraim Halevy added his voice
Saturday to the chorus of ex-security chiefs warning against an Israeli
military strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities, and also said he doubted
such a strike would take place.
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