MK Matan Vilnai: Israel could not deal with rockets until hit by them

Aaron Lerner Date: 16 July 2006

Labor MK Matan Vilnai explained in a live interview on Channel Two
Television this afternoon that Israel knew about the dangers of the rockets
held by Hezbollah for years but was unable to act against them until they
were used against Israel.

The program anchor did not ask Vilnai if this means that Israel will only be
able to act against Iran after a successful nuclear attack on the Jewish
State.

Vilnai has a long history of sharing his wisdom based on many years of
service in the IDF.

Vilnai told Israel Radio on 30 June 2004 in a special panel discussion of
the Supreme Court fence ruling that "a safe border isn't one protected by
land mines but one that the other side accepts."

On 8 May 2001 he explained on Israel Radio that Israel should not be
concerned if the Palestinians have Strella anti-aircraft missiles since
"they do not endanger people - just aircraft".

Dr. Aaron Lerner, Director IMRA (Independent Media Review & Analysis)
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