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In reply to the discussion: Israel's premier urges West to reject Iran nuclear deal [View all]Mosby
(16,297 posts)37. One that prevents Iran from developing a nuclear weapon.
And restrictions on the development of cruise missles.
Israel has always been a bystander to the international community's efforts to rein in Iran's nuclear program. The IAEA of the UN has been trying and often failing at inspections and enforcing UN resolutions about Iran's nuclear program. They have been in violation of UNSC resolutions for decades, including the JCPOA.
Israel's leaders view Iran and it's nuclear aspirations as a true existential threat. They tend to respond militarily to threats like that.
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How many people remember that Israel was AGAINST Obama's Iran / Nuclear deal that
TeamProg
Aug 2022
#6
I'm sure you know the Israeli conflict with a neighbor that's gone on for over a century.
TeamProg
Aug 2022
#16
Sorry, I don't. I can't even fathom how Israel can be in conflict with anyone prior to its existence
Beastly Boy
Aug 2022
#17
Surely you are not suggesting that Israel needs to be quiet on likely threats to its security!
Beastly Boy
Aug 2022
#28
Suit yourself. Seems like ending the conversation after disagreeing with a foregone conclusion is
Beastly Boy
Aug 2022
#38
Recognize Israel's right to exist, might be a good start for a two state solution
JohnSJ
Aug 2022
#13
As spectators not directly affected by our judgments, we have the luxury of choosing
Beastly Boy
Aug 2022
#31