Israeli security cabinet slams Iran nuclear deal

[Algernon Moncrieff]

Full story from Al Jazeera at LINK

Israel's security cabinet is united in its opposition to the framework deal reached between world powers and Iran, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said in a statement issued following a special meeting.

Local media reported that Netanyahu had called a meeting of his security cabinet, including ministers, as well as senior officials from Israel's security services on Friday, after expressing his "vehement" opposition to the deal.

Israel has argued relentlessly against such a deal and Netanyahu said on Thursday that an agreement would have to "significantly roll back Iran's nuclear capabilities".

In a phone conversation with Obama, Netanyahu said that a final deal based on this agreement "would threaten the survival of Israel", while the prime minister's spokesperson Mark Regev quoted the premier as saying that the emerging deal "would not block Iran's path to the bomb. It would pave it".

[mylye2222]

1. What else to expect from those war criminals.?

[MoonRiver]

2. They can shriek all they want, won't change anything.

I'm sick of Bibi thinking HE and only HE can call all the shots about Iran.

[B Calm]

3. So what are they going to do about it?

Just sit back, point their finger and whine. Not much different than congressional republicans..

[Renew Deal]

6. They could bomb Iran before the deal is signed

Don't know if they have the guts to do it. That would be disastrous for the world, but that's what Netanyahu wants.

[Algernon Moncrieff]

9. You pretty much said what I was going to say

1) Pre-emptive action
2) A massive infusion of AIPAC cash into the 2016 US elections.

[B Calm]

12. They haven't the balls without us backing them.

[Renew Deal]

4. Netanyahu (and neo-cons in general) do not want a deal

People need to remember that. There is no "better deal." The best deal for them is no deal, because they can keep tensions up and the possibility of war out there. Just look at what the Boltons and the Krystal's of the world have been saying.

It's the same strategy Netanyahu has on Palestine. He says he wants a two state solution but does NOTHING to get there. It's intentional. The US/world should treat Israel as an equal partner with the Palestinians if they want to find a positive outcome. That includes condemnations for both sides when necessary.

I think Netanyahu really screwed himself when he said there would be no two state deal. It will force action at the UN.

[Algernon Moncrieff]

8. Two thoughts

1) I'm surprised that the US wasn't more vehement about wanting Iran to offer up a framework for recognition of Israel as part of the deal. Maybe they did behind the scenes - I don't know.

2) Bibi backpedalled after his re-election on the no two-state comment, so where he really stands is anyone's guess. My guess is that what he really wants is to have the Palestinians in the equivalent of US Native American reservations -- something that creates an illusion of independence, but that can be readily controlled. I don't see any end to settlements, or relocation of Israeli citizens out of the occupied territory anytime soon.

[Renew Deal]

10. What he really wants is what his actions state

And occasionally his mouth. No two state solution.

[BeyondGeography]

7. Insert "any" into headline

and we'd be permanently good to go.

[leveymg]

11. Take a vacation, spend some time with your families, and call us when you think you're ready to work

again. Bye, bye.

[66 dmhlt]

13. Good! It means we got a better deal than we coul have ever hoped for! SCREW BIBI!