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As Saddam Hussein and Iraq were at war with Israel, how can the overthrow of Saddam Hussein and the attempt to install a democratic government in Iraq be anything but good for Israel?

Yes, it's very good for Israel. Saddam Hussein funded Palestinian terrorism and was a main threat to Israel's safety.

Remember in Gulf War I when he lobbed a few Scuds their way?

What is the meaning of this thread extra medium? Why not 'was the Iraqwar good for Turkey' or 'was the Iraqwar good for Norway'. Please explain.

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I was trying to gain a greater understanding of the dynamics of the Mid-east situation, and whether people thought the war was an overall positive or negative for Israel.

Indeed, Turkey and Norway might be equally interesting threads.

What is your own opinion about it?