Former Israeli military intelligence officer Ari Ben-Menashe discusses what he knows about the damage Israel has suffered from Iran, the causes of the war and the direction he thinks it is headed. Watch the replay.
For 40 years Israel has wanted the U.S. to attack Iran, lacking the firepower to do it itself. For 40 years Iran prepared for this day. For 40 years the Pentagon war-gamed such an attack. For 40 years U.S. presidents resisted a full-scale war against Iran, fearing the consequences we now see being played out. And then came Donald Trump. Why has he done what no U.S. president would do before? What are his motives? What kind of preparations were made for this war? What role have Armageddonists played?
Is the war aimed also at China and Russia, as Iran is a gateway to the Caucuses. Is part of the motive that Iran is part of BRICS so defeating Iran would be a major blow to BRICS, which the U.S. wants to break up in its quest to dominate the whole world, while helping Israel to dominate the whole Middle East. Is this is an historic battle for Greater Israel and Greater America?
How huge was the mistake of killing the supreme leader on the firs day? Did Israel and the U.S. underestimated Iran’s military capabilities? Who will win the race between interceptors versus drones and ballistic missiles? What damage have U.S. military bases in the region already sustained?
Because of strict censorship in Israel it’s hard to know the damage Israel has suffered. What do we know about how badly Israel has been hit? Out of frustration from failing to topple the regime, will the U.S. and Israel turn to scorched earth, leveling Iranian cities like in Gaza? If the interceptors are depleted and Israel is vulnerable to a still-armed Iran, would Israel resort to the ultimate weapon?
To help us answer these questions and more we welcome Ari Ben-Menashe, a former senior Israeli military intelligence officer. Ben-Menashe was born and raised in Iran. He is fluent in Farsi and has insight into the Iranian character.
Guest: Ari Ben-Menashe. Interviewer: Joe Lauria. Producer: Cathy Vogan
Ari Ben-Menashe was born and raised in Iran, speaks Farsi, and was a senior military intelligence officer in Israel from 1977 to 1987.
Ben-Menashe’s claim that the demented dictator wannabe Trump would deserve a Nobel Peace Prize if he ended the war was obscene. Instead, the malignant narcissist, multi-convicted felon, accused child molester Trump deserves to face a war crimes tribunal! (Kudos to Mr. Lauria for being a true professional, and resisting the urge to strongly rebuke/rebut his interviewee.)
Actually, the Pentagon should join Iran in attacking Israel’s military – as revenge for the USS Liberty, the duplicitous Zionist spying by Jonathan Pollard and many others, etc. But the Pentagon is a poisonous, profligate, parasitic organization helping destroy the U.S. economy, and its denizens seemingly have no honor nor TRUE patriotism.
“A first impression is the opinion or judgment you form about someone when you meet them for the first time. This initial assessment is often based on observable characteristics and can happen within seconds, setting the tone for future interactions and can be difficult to change once established,” i.e., imo, outta the gate, Ari Ben-Menashe is a “dyed-in-the-wool,” Trumpista, unlikely to change. Hence, Ari Ben-Menashe talking about a Noble Peace Prize for BB’s B*tch, “The Donald” Trump. “Mr. Ben-Menashe, that’s beyond f/hideous! Worse, you’re f/serious.” Sincerely, LeoSun.
Imo, Trump’s-Vance’s, Inc./Israel’s currency is hate & war, i.e., “Operation Smelly Cat,” Stink’n Up the Planet, 24/7. Rock’n a “Kill, first. Think, later” foreign & domestic policy; AND, “living free” from accountability. Besties, forever!!!
“All this,” Donald ‘Twist My Rubber Arm” Trump “to Save [BB Netanyahu] from going to jail.” Keep America Dumb!!
I heard the Pees Prize bit alao
I dissed it but did seem odd and viewed the prize itself meaningless .
Ari with a grain of salt could still make a shyt sandwich but one can eat the
cheese and pickles on the side .
The correct choice , to make a sandwich or not ,
saves bread and keeps you slightly fed ?
the US Republican religious sect and in the Pentagon for the son god and Armageddon is also a dangerous death cult!
The sooner Benni the Blade and DJT, faux potus are dead the sooner planet might brighten somewhat.
The American congress and government are to be blamed. The U.S. and It’s CIA started this bull shit by ignoring JJA’s and CIA’s looking the other way while insiders who infiltrated the administration of the United States Atomic Commission and aided Zalmon Shapiro and his NUMEC in the illegal diversion odf highly enriched U-235 to Israel.
Israel also received tremendous aid from Teller and Army Corps of Engineers during the exchange of authority from the Manhattan Project over to USAEC as directed in the U.S. Atomic Energy Act of 1946 and United States National Security Act of 1947.
I’m not the only person to know this all thoough most of those involved have passed on. Zionist conspirators. IMO
Most bets lean towards Nemesis restoring the balance; but it is refreshing to hear a more optimistic proposal. Leaders that would put the fate of the whole world above their personal interests.
Some interesting conjectures in this interview. Particularly that scenario where Israel uses a nuclear weapon against Iran, and Pakistan uses a nuclear weapon against Israel, and India uses one against Pakistan.
So, if its correct that Netanyahu met Modi two days before the US attacked Iran on 28 February, and that Netanyahu persuaded Trump to carry out the attack, does that mean that Netanyahu considered using a nuclear weapon on Iran before launching the attack? That is, that he was assured by Modi that any such attack by Pakistan on Israel would result in India taking such action against Pakistan, thereby neutralising Pakistan’s threat and allowing Netanyahu to go ahead with one against Iran.
Surely only an insane leader would actually have these discussions with another leader?!
Very astute observation Gary. Commander In Chief Bone Spurs and Benny the Blade Sumdumbyahoo both are Madmen.
You did notice Ben Menashe made the comment this was all happening by design to keep Benny/Bibbi out of jail. Trump is no different.
Excellent exchange.
‘The toll on Israel?
Mmm. What goes around comes around?
All seem to be toll roads with Don and Ben manning-< the gate in and out .