April 26, 2006

I've Been Thinking:

Israel just launched another satellite, the Eros B.
Israel contracted the Russians and they propelled the Eros B into orbit.

Satellites are used for many reasons but their main function, we all know, is for security and intelligence gathering.
Intelligence is Israel's life blood.
Only through intel can Israelis be truly protected from real threats against their very existence.
Today the main threat to Israel comes from Iran.

Israel cannot rely on anyone else - not for protection and not to provide valid, accurate intel. Even the great United States fails when it comes to gathering real intelligence about Iran. Even according to Congress, US decision makers still do not have a clear understanding of Iran's path or potential.

That leaves Israel on its own collecting satellite and local intel.
Intel that allows Israel to create a series of plans that will repel any threat from Iran. Or from anywhere else.