Quote Originally Posted by Adrian II
There are only two things that Israel can do to stop Iran's nuclear quest:

  1. nothing
  2. destroy Iran entirely with a nuclear assault
Any thought of commando raids, surprise bombings &cetera is a boy scouts dream.

Israel will have to learn to deal with nuclear neighbours and start talking to them in earnest with an eye to peace and regional cooperation. I am confident that they will.
I agree with your options to stop thier quest but I have no doubt in my mind that the Israelies could slow the progress signifigantly with air strikes. That would lead to a broader war which wouldnt be good, but historically I dont see a precedent for israel standing pat and watching and waiting.

If something else dosent happen on the international level with Iran, Israel will be forced to act or sacrafice its tactical advantage as being the one nation in the region with nukes.

I just dont think the israelies are going to watch on the sidelines indefinately, even if it is a boyscout dream thats all they have.