"Last week we deployed UK based F-15E Strike Eagles to Jordan. That is clearly designed to deter Hezbollah in Lebanon and perhaps as part of possible action against Gaza"
Why Jordan? Because it would be a stronger message if we based in Israel?
Doesn't Jordan basing either limit our response options or risk widening the conflict?
"Last week we deployed UK based F-15E Strike Eagles to Jordan. That is clearly designed to deter Hezbollah in Lebanon and perhaps as part of possible action against Gaza"
Why Jordan? Because it would be a stronger message if we based in Israel?
Doesn't Jordan basing either limit our response options or risk widening the conflict?
Israeli airbases are a bit busy at the moment. Deploying the F-15s to Jordan also sends a message to all concerned; perhaps that Hezbollah, etc. do not have universal or unqualified support in the Arab world?
"Last week we deployed UK based F-15E Strike Eagles to Jordan. That is clearly designed to deter Hezbollah in Lebanon and perhaps as part of possible action against Gaza"
Why Jordan? Because it would be a stronger message if we based in Israel?
Doesn't Jordan basing either limit our response options or risk widening the conflict?
Israeli airbases are a bit busy at the moment. Deploying the F-15s to Jordan also sends a message to all concerned; perhaps that Hezbollah, etc. do not have universal or unqualified support in the Arab world?