Israeli Defence Minister Benny Gantz was heading to the United States for a one-day visit on Thursday to discuss ongoing efforts to revive the Iran nuclear deal, which Israel opposes. He was to meet his counterpart Lloyd Austin, Secretary of State Antony Blinken and National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan "for strategic dialogue on the emerging nuclear agreement with Iran," his office said. Global powers have been meeting in Vienna since early.
JERUSALEM: Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz was heading to the United States for a one-day visit on Thursday to discuss ongoing efforts to revive the Iran nuclear deal, which Israel opposes. He was to meet his counterpart Lloyd Austin, Secretary of State Antony Blinken and National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan “for strategic dialogue on the emerging nuclear agreement
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UN Middle East envoy Tor Wennesland and Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz meet to discuss how to extend the current ceasefire with Gaza.
United Nations Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process Tor Wennesland met on Wednesday with Israelâs Defense Minister Benny Gantz to discuss the issue of reaching a long-term peace between Israel and Gazaâs ruling Hamas terrorist organization.
Wennesland said in a tweet that the two âdiscussed the efforts and steps needed to solidify the current cessation of hostilities in Gaza and Israel.â He added that he had âstressed the UNâs commitment and readiness to continue its engagement with all relevant sides to chart the political way forward.â
• Associated Press • June 1, 2021
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks to the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem on Sunday, May 30, 2021. (Yonatan Sindel/AP)
TEL AVIV, Israel Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Tuesday he s prepared to risk tension with the U.S. if that is what it takes to neutralize Iran s nuclear capabilities.
The embattled premier, whose political future is in question just 11 days out from a bruising war, said Israel s biggest threat remains the possibility of a nuclear-armed Iran. He said Israel is prepared to prevent that from happening even if the United States and other nations succeed in reinstating the 2015 Iran nuclear accord.