Barak: Price of Inexperience Paid in Lebanon War
Source: Al-Manar TV, 7-8-2008
"Israeli" War Minister Ehud Barak said that the price of inexperience was paid during the Second Lebanon War.
"Two years ago, we saw the price paid for inexperience at the top, and we have a good sense of logic to refrain from this in the future," Barak said in an interview published Thursday with the Italian daily Corriere della Sera.
He added that he plans to be a partner in a new government which would be established following the primary elections in Kadima.
"The country needs unity, the challenges are huge, both on the security and diplomatic levels. We are facing more opportunities and threats," he said, adding that "in case it comes up against us, we are readying the army to fight until we reach a clear victory."
Asked about UNIFIL forces in Lebanon and the situation on "Israel"'s northern borders, Barak said that "Security Council Resolution 1701 is not working and is regularly violated by Hizbullah, Syria and Iran. Ever since the war ended, Hizbullah has tripled the number of its rockets." UNIFIL forces must be more determined to act and to rely on the information they most certainly possess," he added.
Barak went on to call on the international community to tighten its pressure on Iran while keeping the military option on the table. "It's time to react, with sanctions rather than with talks. We must boost and speed up the economic and financial sanctions. These efforts must include Russia, China and India. In any event, we must leave all options on the table."
"Now there is still time because the sanctions are efficient, but I say this once again, much firmly: The world and "Israel" must leave all options open. The disaster will be an Iran with nuclear weapons," he added.
Barak was asked about "the ongoing economic cooperation between international companies continuing to do business with Iran," a question signaling Germany.
"With the globalization, it's difficult for governments to impose decisions on private companies. I know Fiat plans to start manufacturing cars in Iran. This is wrong. It is also in the interest of the private companies that global order will be stable and that international economy will be strong."
As for the truce with Hamas, Barak said that "we won't negotiate with Hamas as long as it fails to accept the Quartet demands: Recognizing "Israel" and past agreements and renouncing violence. In other words, as long as Hamas remains Hamas."
"Israeli" War Minister Ehud Barak said that the price of inexperience was paid during the Second Lebanon War.
"Two years ago, we saw the price paid for inexperience at the top, and we have a good sense of logic to refrain from this in the future," Barak said in an interview published Thursday with the Italian daily Corriere della Sera.
He added that he plans to be a partner in a new government which would be established following the primary elections in Kadima.
"The country needs unity, the challenges are huge, both on the security and diplomatic levels. We are facing more opportunities and threats," he said, adding that "in case it comes up against us, we are readying the army to fight until we reach a clear victory."
Asked about UNIFIL forces in Lebanon and the situation on "Israel"'s northern borders, Barak said that "Security Council Resolution 1701 is not working and is regularly violated by Hizbullah, Syria and Iran. Ever since the war ended, Hizbullah has tripled the number of its rockets." UNIFIL forces must be more determined to act and to rely on the information they most certainly possess," he added.
Barak went on to call on the international community to tighten its pressure on Iran while keeping the military option on the table. "It's time to react, with sanctions rather than with talks. We must boost and speed up the economic and financial sanctions. These efforts must include Russia, China and India. In any event, we must leave all options on the table."
"Now there is still time because the sanctions are efficient, but I say this once again, much firmly: The world and "Israel" must leave all options open. The disaster will be an Iran with nuclear weapons," he added.
Barak was asked about "the ongoing economic cooperation between international companies continuing to do business with Iran," a question signaling Germany.
"With the globalization, it's difficult for governments to impose decisions on private companies. I know Fiat plans to start manufacturing cars in Iran. This is wrong. It is also in the interest of the private companies that global order will be stable and that international economy will be strong."
As for the truce with Hamas, Barak said that "we won't negotiate with Hamas as long as it fails to accept the Quartet demands: Recognizing "Israel" and past agreements and renouncing violence. In other words, as long as Hamas remains Hamas."
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