Tuesday, August 4, 2015

Netanyahu Calls on US Jews to Oppose Iran Deal; Asserts Deal Won't Curb Iranian Nuclear Projects

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu tried to rally American Jews today (August 4, 2015) against the Iranian nuclear deal championed by President Barack Obama and facing review by Congress, saying it risked a catastrophic Middle East war, according to the Reuters website.

In a webcast organized by Jewish groups in North America, Netanyahu reiterated Israel's arguments that the July 14 deal was not enough to curb Iranian nuclear projects with bomb-making potential while bringing Tehran a windfall in sanctions relief that could help fund destabilizing regional conflicts. Some 10,000 people had signed up to view the webcast.

With surveys showing American Jewish opinion mixed on a dispute that has strained the U.S.-Israeli alliance, Netanyahu cast his opposition to the Iran deal as non-partisan. He also disagreed with the Obama administration's argument that the deal was the only way to avoid eventual war with Iran.

"I don't oppose this deal because I want war. I oppose this deal because I want to prevent war. And this deal will bring war," he said. "This is a time to stand up and be counted. Oppose this dangerous deal."

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