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Israel's Peres warns against feud with U.S. over Iran
Source: Reuters
Israel's Peres warns against feud with U.S. over Iran
BY ARI RABINOVITCH
JERUSALEM Fri Nov 15, 2013 6:14am EST
(Reuters) - President Shimon Peres urged Israelis on Friday to show respect for the United States, seeking to soothe relations with the country's most powerful ally that have been strained over Iran.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has condemned a proposal, endorsed by Washington, to reduce sanctions if Iran suspends parts of its nuclear program. Several ministers have also harshly criticized Washington, prompting Peres to intervene.
"We must not underestimate the importance of this friendship. There can be disagreements, but they must be conducted with a view to the true depth of the situation," Peres said in comments released by his office.
"If we have disagreements we should voice them, but we should remember that the Americans also know a thing or two. We are not the only ones," he said.
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BY ARI RABINOVITCH
JERUSALEM Fri Nov 15, 2013 6:14am EST
(Reuters) - President Shimon Peres urged Israelis on Friday to show respect for the United States, seeking to soothe relations with the country's most powerful ally that have been strained over Iran.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has condemned a proposal, endorsed by Washington, to reduce sanctions if Iran suspends parts of its nuclear program. Several ministers have also harshly criticized Washington, prompting Peres to intervene.
"We must not underestimate the importance of this friendship. There can be disagreements, but they must be conducted with a view to the true depth of the situation," Peres said in comments released by his office.
"If we have disagreements we should voice them, but we should remember that the Americans also know a thing or two. We are not the only ones," he said.
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Read more: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/11/15/us-israel-us-iran-idUSBRE9AE0F520131115