Prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu glamts group for the kidnapping and killing can of three israeli teenagers. He says hamas must continue to pay for the murders and israel must forcibly attack. We will develops coverage of that as well as the crisis in iraq and we begin within Senior International correspondent ben wedeman in jerusalem. Tell us how tense the situation in israel is right now. Brianna, its very tense, even here in jerusalem, i was witness to a march by several hundred israelis in the center of the city, offfa road, where they were chanting death to the arabs. They were Israeli Police some on motorcycles, some on horses trying to keep them under control but it gives you an idea of the level of anger and passion that you can see just in the streets far from not far from where im standing. In addition to that, new details are emerging about the kidnapping of the three israeli teenagers whose bodies were found yesterday. Translator we lower our heads in deep pain and sorrow. As israelis bury three slain teenagers, chilling recording has surfaced. Israeli Media Outlets say its an emergency call to police placed by one confident young men 16yearold gilad shaar when he realized he was being kidnapped. Israeli Authorities Say they did not leak the audio to the media and are refusing further comment. The three teens now are a symbol of israels struggle with its palestinian foes. The nation is responding with an outpouring of grief. Funerals were held a day after the bodies of the young men were found in a field near hebron. Prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivering a eulogy and promising punishment for those responsible. Translator a broad moral gulf separates us from our enemies. They sanctify death. We sanctify life. Reporter the Israeli Military has begun to retaliate, stepping up air strikes in gaza overfight and partially destroying the west bank homes of two suspects. Accused of kidnapping the teens 19 days ago while they were trying to hitchhike home from the west bank. Israel calls the suspects hamas terrorists. These groups want to kill. These groups want to murder. These groups believe that through this or ji of violence that they are somehow cleansing the world for their warped and extreme religious views. Reporter hamas denies it was behind the killings, but warns that if netanyahu brings a war on gaza, the gates of hell will open to him. And now a Palestinian News Agency whose name translates as supporters of the Islamic State is claiming responsibility. And brianna, this evening the zeal cabinet is meeting once again to ponder the next moves before that meeting, Prime MinisterBenjamin NetanyahuBenjamin Netanyahu said israel is going to take a threeprong approach. First of all pursuing the kidnappers, the murderers of these three teenagers. Its also going to be cracking down on the infrastructure of hamas in the west bank and finally the Prime Minister said that israel will operate against hamas in the gaza strip. Brianna. Much more to come. Ben wedeman, thank you so much. Lets bringing in chief National Security correspondent jim shut toe. How is the u. S. Responding to all of this so far, jim . One thing you would expect and won you wouldnt expect. You have josh earnest encouraging restraint on all sides. Youd expect that message. But the other message you hear, as well is questioning whos behind it. Josh earnest saying were still seeking some details who precisely is responsible. The Israeli Government is saying it is hamas. Were going to punish hamas. Theres been evidence the two the suspects had ties to hamas, questions whether Senior Leadership approved this. Was this an approved operation or i an freelancing operation. Theyre saying they didnt know about this. Right . Hamas has not claimed responsibility. Theyre saying early on they praised the abductions but didnt claim responsibility for it. You know, do you trust hamas . Thats one thing. You do have from the white house questioning whether you have hard evidence whether hamas approved this at the senior levels. Thats part of the broader message from the administration saying lets not go to war over this. No ones going to win. The other thing sort of striking as all of this happens is that this follows a push by john kerry for middle east peace. It was his life work for the early part of his term. There werent many people who thought it would go anywhere. To his credit, secretary of state john kerry stuck with it. It didnt go anywhere. And now you have it taking a step to what could be an even more violent situation there. I think more broadly, it shows that this is a difficult part of the world. You know, any policy response has a low chance of success. And youve seen the Administration Try a number of things, not getting involved in syria, syria expanded into iraq. Now you have forces going into iraq. Well see if that makes a difference. You are had a peace effort that failed in the middle east and now you have a situation like this. It shows that it is hard to find outcomes that tr solutions as opposed to just outcomes in this part of the world. Thank you so much. Now to iraq and the possibility of even more American Forces being sent there. This as you can imagine is sparking growing concern about Mission Creep. Correspondent Barbara Starr working that story for us. What are you hearing, barbara . Brianna, officially the pentagon says its absolutely not Mission Creep but i have to tell you, ive talked privately to several military officers who are worried it is just that the pentagon now admitting the number pending on pra president obama decides. Is there a grand total . No, but. In terms of a grand total limit, i mean, hes the commander in chief. He makes these decisions. The sunni backed militants are now at the northwestern edges of baghdading. That hasnt let up. Its difficult to tell what will their intent is. Leading the u. S. To escalate its involvement for one crucial reason. Baghdad international airport. U. S. Military officials believe the airport must be protected from attack. Its the only way to evacuate thousands of americans out of baghdad if the embassy or the city itself comes under fire. So the additional u. S. Military personnel are going to the airport with armed helicopters and drones. If needed, they will fly overhead between the embassy and the airport looking for signs of isis on the move. Northwest baghdad where the airport is located very much in the militants crosshairs. Its the third escalation of u. S. Force in two weeks. At the u. S. Embassy in baghdad, there have been up to 200 troops working there for the last several years. But then on june 16th, 275 additional troops were ordered to beef up security. Three days later, president obama announced up to 300 military advisors would be sent in after several iraqi divisions collapsed in the face of an isis advance. Then on monday, 200 more troops were sent to baghdad to reinforce the embassy, the airport, and key roads. The pentagon insists there is no Mission Creep. Not everyone buys that. We havent defined what our mission is. How do we know when weve accomplished it . Is the mission to prop up the Iraqi Government . Is the mission to evacuate americans and get out of there . Is the mission to resupply and support the iraqi army on the ground . I dont think weve heard a clear explanation from the president or the secretary of defense exactly what were doing there. I know were there to advise. And now perhaps, brianna, one of the real questions is the status of the iraqi forces if the fighting were to come to baghdad. Will the iraqis stand and fight . A big outstanding question. Barbara, thank you so much. Lets talk about all of this with rear admiral john kirby, the Pentagon Press secretary. Hes we still of course, our chief National Security correspondent jim sciutto here, as well. This was interesting to me. We heard in barbaras report the concern about Mission Creep, that there are several military officers who are worried that that is the case. How is that not a major concern here . Well, obviously, were always concerned about mission. The mission is very clear. Theres sort of two tracks to to. One is Security Assistance at the embassy and facilities in and around baghdad and the airport. Number two is what we consider an assess and advise mission. Right now were in the assessment phase. Eventually well get to the advise face. Its a twotrack process, a twotrack resourcing demand. Thats the mission that were on right now. Is there any timetable for how long these troops will be there . Theyre going to be there for as long as theyre needed but the president s been very clear that this is a limited short Term Duration mission for all these troops. Theres no expectation theyre going to be there for an inordinate amount of time but as long as needed. Could there be more troops going . I cant its not for me to rule that in or out. The commander in chief makes these decisions. What weve tried to do is be as flexible to the requirements as possible. I cant rule out there could be additional troops. If there are, they wont be in great number and again, they wont be there for a long period of time. Whats the mission . Twofold. One to help provide static Security Assistance for our facilities in and around baghdad and to allow the embassy to keep doing their job which is diplomatic relations with the government of iraq. The embassy is still open. We have is an obligation to protect them and our property there. Number two, assess the state of the situationen ot ground, assess the Iraqi Security forbess and their readiness. Then what . What if theyre not ready . Theyre not doing so well at this point. After the assessment face which wont take more than a couple weeks, we perhaps to flow in perhaps additional advisors. The numbers could go up to help advise the sierk Security Forces do what they need to do in the field. What happens if u. S. Troops come under fire in that mission particularly out beyond the wire of the u. S. Embassy was sierk troops in forward positions . First of all theyre not going to be out in the field. That said, they are armed and always have the right of selfdefense. They know that. I would remind that you these advisors, these are largely special forces troops. They know how to take care of themselves. Lastly, if there is no end date here, theres no real cap to the number, i mean, cant you see how people look at this and say, there could be Mission Creep . This is sort of openended . No, again, the missions are very clearly defined. Within each one of those, the president has given a cap up to 475 in terms of Security Assistance. He made that clear in both letters to congress on that. For the advisors up to 300. Were not at that leb right now. Were about 180 on the ground fulfilling that mission for assess and advise. So were not were just over halfway what he actually authorized which was 300. If baghdad was under threat, if there was an assessment that baghdad could fall, would these troops go in there to defend baghdad . Thats not the mission. The mission is Security Assistance for our property and also to assist and advise the Iraqi Security force. Thats the job. We want to talk mosh about this. When we come back, well be talking about the front runner to replace iraqs Prime Minister. He is the same man who fanned the flames that actually ignited the iraq war. Very well. F provokes lust. It elicits pride. Incites envy. 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He had president bushs ear, was a guest at the state of the Union Address and relentlessly campaigned for americaing to throw Saddam Hussein out under the premises iraq had the deadliest weapons. I believe the u. S. Will find iraqi weapons of mass destruction. They found the software. Were talking to many of the scientists who were involved in these programs and they confirm the manufacture of those weapons. Ahmaad chally bys pronouncements and intelligence he fed to officials influenced the Bush Administrations decision to invade. And the information was spectacularly bogus. Now, chalabi is being talked about as a serious contender 0 replace Nuri Al Maliki as Prime Minister. The very idea brings back bad memories for some. American observe ser vers. I cant believe this is a good leader for iraq on every single issue, he was either dishonest, selfpromoting or vengeful towards his previous enemies and i just saw nothing good in the man. Chalabi had American Military and political leaders thinking the iraq war would be a cakewalk. Later he was accuses of iping iranians off to American American intelligence secrets and banned from the u. S. Embassy in baghdad. He denied the claims. Before the war he was convicted and sentenced in a massive Bank Fraud Case in jordan and escaped to london. There are also concerns how eb he would be as Prime Minister. During the war, chalabi who is shiia, headed up the effort to push top sunni leaders out of their jobs. Despite that, a spokesman for cleric Muqtada Al Sadr told us sadders followers a key blocking in Iraqs Parliament believe challah bill is a viability candidate who who can be quantity quantity the government. James jeffrey likes chalabi, calls him courageous and says in the current spiral of violence, there arent great alternatives. Iraq is disintegrating before our eyes. This is a total emergency situation. The only way out of this thing is only chances of that is for iraq to find a replacement to the itch malaki. Lets give this guy a chance. How does the Obama Administration feel about Ahmed Chalabi possibly becoming the next leader . The white house and state Department Says its not the role of the u. S. To support any candidate. Our efforts to the get chalabi to comment for the story were not successful. What are the chances here that chalabi might win . Some argue hes got kind of a long shot here. He doesnt have much of a mass following and not much much a chance to win but hes a very savvy political operator. Hes a moderate and his alliance with Muqtada Al Sadrs is very important. That could give him momentum if they hold an election soon. And rear admiral john kirby, along winning jim sciutto, our chief National Security correspondent. Can we really trust chalabi . When you listen to everything laid out there in brians piece . Look, again its not for the u. S. Military to get involved in iraqi politics. These are decisions that the iraqi people have to make. Our focus is on trying to make sure that the Iraqi Security forces are ready meet the ther