Senior Israeli officials are talking of the possibility of war with Iraq within weeks, The Media Line has learned.
This suggestion was given the full backing of Defense Minister Shaul Mofaz, during this morning’s weekly cabinet meeting.
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Israel must be ready to defend itself and protect its citizens within the next few weeks, he reportedly told the government.
Over the next few days senior members of the defense establishment are expected to meet to finalize details, ahead of any US strike on Iraq.