Netanyahu tells AIPAC that Iran and its international ‘tentacles of terror’ threaten the very existence of Israel
‘The United States and Israel made public protestations of enduring friendship on Monday even as acrimony simmered over plans by the Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, to voice his objections to US-led efforts to strike a diplomatic deal with Iran over its nuclear programme in a speech to Congress on Tuesday.
Mr Netanyahu told a meeting of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) that he felt compelled to speak up about the efforts to reach a deal with Iran because the “existence” of Israel is at stake. But he simultaneously denied his intention was to show any disrespect to President Barack Obama.
“Iran envelops the entire world with its tentacles of terror,” Mr Netanyahu said. “As prime minister of Israel, I have a moral obligation to speak up in the face of these dangers while there’s still time to avert them.”‘
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