Israel received 90 minute warning of JCSA attack

[S.R. Prozak]

Israel had 90-minute warning of U.S. attack 
 
By Aluf Benn 
 
 
 
 
U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell gave Prime Minister Ariel Sharon 90 minutes warning before the American forces in the Gulf launched their "pinpoint" attack Wednesday night on Baghdad buildings believed to house top Iraqi commanders. 

Powell made clear that Wednesday night's bombing was not the major operation being planned. 

Sharon yesterday wished the Americans success in their mission. "Your war is the war of the free world, protecting freedom and liberty and democracy against the dark and evil forces that work with terrorism," he said. "Israel is not taking part in this war, but we understand well the dangers in governments such as Saddam Hussein's. 

"We believe and hope that we will not be involved in the war," Sharon continued, "but if - heaven forbid - we are dragged into it, Israel is prepared to deal with every threat both defensively and offensively." He reiterated his call to Israelis to maintain their daily routines, including sending their children to school and going to work. Sharon maintained his own regular schedule.
 
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