The relation of Israel to the Anglo-American Axis

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Israel’s Proxy War?: By M. Shahid Alam, Media Monitors Network, 18 February 2003. The war United States is ready to wage against Iraq has almost nothing to do with its security. Why then is United States straining to go to war against Iraq? The argument popular on the left that it’s about oil is not credible. Idea of this being a civilizational war flies in the face of some obvious facts. This may not be America’s war at all, but an Israel’s war against the Arabs fought through a proxy.
Israeli special forces join ‘secret front’ in Jordan: By Ian Cobain and Stephen Farrell, London Times, 3 March 2003. Special forces from the U.S. and Britain are conducting long-range reconnaissance missions into Iraq from Jordan, and Israeli forces are also said to be involved. Because of Jordanian popular sensibilities, It is a very discreet operation, but the special forces are certainly there.
U.S. Reportedly Has OKd Israeli Retaliation if Iraq Attacks: By Paul Richter, Los Angeles Times, 7 March 2003. In a marked departure from the U.S. approach during the Persian Gulf War, the Bush administration has signaled that it would accept an Israeli retaliation against a devastating Iraqi missile attack. If an attack is not catastrophic but still significant, the two sides would consider the specifics and discuss whether Israel or the U.S. should respond.
Israel Says It Wants to Stay Out of Iraq War: By Jeffrey Heller, Reuters, 20 March 2003. Foreign Minister Silvan Shalom said on Thursday Israel had no plans to be sucked into the war against Iraq. The U.S. gave Israel 90 minutes advance notification of its initial military strikes. Palestinians reiterated fears that Israel will step up military moves against a 2-1/2-year-old uprising for Palestinian statehood.
Some thoughts about the war: By Uri Avnery, 22 March 2003. Sharon is the real father of the Shiite force in Lebanon. Bush may well become the father of Shiite power in Iraq. When The Shiite majority realize that the Americans intend to stay in Iraq, they will start a deadly guerilla war. Bush does not intend to leave Iraq, as Sharon did not intend to leave Lebanon. America will argue that Iran, the great Shiite neighbor, is behind the Shiite guerilla. In Iran there is a lot of oil.
Israel at the ready: By Ferry Biederman, Asia Times, 20 March 2003. Israel has been preparing for months for a war in Iraq, and the government has welcomed the US ultimatum to Iraqi President Saddam Hussein. Although Scud missiles no longer much of a threat to Israel, local reports claim that Israeli special forces are already operating in western Iraq to prevent any launch.