Israel and Iran: Netanyahu’s Plea

The intelligence coup declared by the Israeli prime minister is very unimpressive, because all of this evidence was known to exist, had been inspected and was one of the drivers for the nuclear deal Mr. Netanyahu is trying to destroy. If these documents are really a revelation upon which the hinge of history swings, what are they doing in a dusty out of town warehouse? The only person to take this seriously might be President Trump, but even he has some pretty tough advisers who will push back on this material being used as an excuse to pull out of the deal.

The UK government is right to point out the weaknesses of this dramatic presentation and to continue to support the agreement signed by the six parties including the US. The foreign office minister with responsibility for the Middle East, Alistair Burt, made a very wise and reasoned explanation of the government’s position, which this blog supports, on the Today programme this morning.

As readers will know this blog supports Israel’s right to exist and is pro Jewish, but vehemently opposes the Israeli government’s settlement policies, its treatment of the Palestinians and its illegal annexations of other peoples land and property. I support a two state solution and would follow the example of the House of Commons and recognize Palestine as a legitimate state and member of the family of nations.