Barak: Dagan jeopardized Israeli deterrence against Iran
Barak: Dagan jeopardized Israeli deterrence ag… JPost – Defense.
(While it is possible that the former head of the Mossad who spent a lifetime defending Israel’s security would make statements that endanger it, I am much more drawn to the conclusion that this is an elaborate disinformation campaign designed to conceal Israel’s true intentions regarding Iran. – JW)
Defense Minister Ehud Barak criticized former Mossad chief Meir Dagan saying his recommendation against attacking Iran was a serious offense, and could likely jeopardize Israel‘s deterrence capabilities, Army Radio reported Monday.
According to Barak, several options for action against Iran remain open, and Israel’s discretion on the matter is key in maintaining optimum deterrence.
The defense minister did tell Israel Radio, however, that Israel has made no decision to strike Iran or any of its nuclear reactors.
While Barak criticized Dagan’s behavior, other parties have demanded that legal action be taken against the former Mossad head, saying his comment that an Israeli attack on Iran won’t stop its nuclear march classified as a serious national security breach.
In Sunday’s cabinet meeting Science and Technology Minister Daniel Herschkowitz demanding that Dagan stand trial.
The government watchdog Ometz went a step further Sunday, sending a letter to Attorney General Yehuda Weinstein with a request that he launch an investigation to determine whether Dagan’s statements constituted a violation of the Penal Law.
According to Ometz, Dagan is suspected of having violated article 113 – aggravated espionage, article 117 – disclosure in breach of duty, article 118 – disclosure in breach of contract, article 119 – disclosure in breach of trust and article 496 – disclosure of a professional secret.
Ron Friedman contributed to this report.
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