One more sign of impending war here in Israel is the fact that Rav Ovadia Yosef was briefed by the National Security Council chief Yaakov Amidror yesterday. This may be a way for Netanyahu to elicit support and a vote from Eli Yishai, the member of Knesset who is head of the Shas party.
It certainly would help to get a bracha (a blessing from a righteous person) too!
Aug 22, 2012 @ 05:59:58
gevalt, it should have been done without all the threats and warnings years ago. Surprise is the greatest weapon.