Jerusalem: IsraelThe new Prime Minister of India on Monday appealed to the international community to stand together against IranAccused Tehran of moving towards the development of a nuclear weapon and threatened to act alone if the world did not act.
In his first speech to the United Nations General Assembly, Naftali Bennett He made no mention of Israel’s decades-long conflict with the Palestinians and instead sought to portray Iran as a threat to global security.
“Iran’s nuclear program has hit a critical moment, and so has our tolerance,” he said. “Words don’t stop the centrifuge from spinning.”
After four inconclusive elections in two years, Bennett succeeded longtime Prime Minister Benjamin. netanyahu In June forming a diverse coalition of small and medium-sized parties spanning the Israeli political spectrum.
While Netanyahu was renowned for his performance, belligerence and use of visual props in his address to the United Nations, Bennett – a former high-tech executive _ took a more traditional approach. His voice was measured as he sought to portray his country as a “lighthouse in a stormy sea” of the volatile Middle East.
But the content of his message was largely similar to that of Netanyahu because he focused heavily on arch-enemy Iran.
“Iran’s noble goal is clear to anyone who wants to keep their eyes open: Iran wants to dominate the region – and do so under the nuclear umbrella,” Bennett said.
He called Iran’s new president Ibrahim Raisi “the butcher of Tehran” for his previous role in suppressing political discontent and accused Iran of arming, funding and training Israel’s enemies throughout the region. He said Iranian intervention has brought disaster for countries like Lebanon, Syria and Yemen.
“Everywhere that Iran touches fails,” he said, claiming that Iranian activities threaten the entire world. He pointed to the development of attack drones by Iran, which has been blamed for attacks on shipping in the Persian Gulf.
Israel believes Iran aims to develop a nuclear weapon – an allegation that Iran denies – and says the 2015 international nuclear deal with Iran is intended to prevent Iran from reaching weapons capability. Adequate security measures were not included.
Israel welcomed the then President Donald TrumpThe decision to pull out of the deal in 2018 made it clear that it opposes the Biden administration’s desire to return to the deal. Israel says major amendments are needed before the deal can be reinstated.
Bennett said some in the international community have concluded that a nuclear-capable Iran is an “inevitable reality”.
“Israel does not have that privilege,” he said, indicating that Israel is ready to act alone if necessary. “We will not tire. We will not allow Iran to acquire nuclear weapons.”
The United Nations has for decades given a high priority to the resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, accusing Israel of the world body being unfairly biased.
Israel’s treatment of the Palestinians is often criticized in UN bodies, including the General Assembly and the Human Rights Council. In 2012, over Israeli objections, Palestinians were granted non-member observer status at the United Nations, allowing them to join several international bodies. These include the International Criminal Court, which is now investigating possible Israeli war crimes.
In an unusually harsh speech at the United Nations General Assembly, the Palestinian President Mahmood Abbas The Palestinians on Friday gave Israel a year to end their occupation of the territories they want for a future state. He threatened to withdraw recognition of Israel – a cornerstone of three decades of failed peace efforts – if it failed to do so.
Bennett, a religious fanatic who opposes the Palestinian state, stopped criticizing the UN and did not mention Abbas or the Palestinians even once in his 25-minute address. As prime minister, he has rejected calls for peace talks with the Palestinians, although he hopes to foster better economic ties to reduce friction.
In a subtle message to his opponents, he said Israel is ready to work with the international community and share its technical expertise to resolve issues including the coronavirus pandemic, among others.
“For too long, Israel was defined by wars with our neighbors,” he said. “But it is not about Israel. The people of Israel are not about this.”
In his first speech to the United Nations General Assembly, Naftali Bennett He made no mention of Israel’s decades-long conflict with the Palestinians and instead sought to portray Iran as a threat to global security.
“Iran’s nuclear program has hit a critical moment, and so has our tolerance,” he said. “Words don’t stop the centrifuge from spinning.”
After four inconclusive elections in two years, Bennett succeeded longtime Prime Minister Benjamin. netanyahu In June forming a diverse coalition of small and medium-sized parties spanning the Israeli political spectrum.
While Netanyahu was renowned for his performance, belligerence and use of visual props in his address to the United Nations, Bennett – a former high-tech executive _ took a more traditional approach. His voice was measured as he sought to portray his country as a “lighthouse in a stormy sea” of the volatile Middle East.
But the content of his message was largely similar to that of Netanyahu because he focused heavily on arch-enemy Iran.
“Iran’s noble goal is clear to anyone who wants to keep their eyes open: Iran wants to dominate the region – and do so under the nuclear umbrella,” Bennett said.
He called Iran’s new president Ibrahim Raisi “the butcher of Tehran” for his previous role in suppressing political discontent and accused Iran of arming, funding and training Israel’s enemies throughout the region. He said Iranian intervention has brought disaster for countries like Lebanon, Syria and Yemen.
“Everywhere that Iran touches fails,” he said, claiming that Iranian activities threaten the entire world. He pointed to the development of attack drones by Iran, which has been blamed for attacks on shipping in the Persian Gulf.
Israel believes Iran aims to develop a nuclear weapon – an allegation that Iran denies – and says the 2015 international nuclear deal with Iran is intended to prevent Iran from reaching weapons capability. Adequate security measures were not included.
Israel welcomed the then President Donald TrumpThe decision to pull out of the deal in 2018 made it clear that it opposes the Biden administration’s desire to return to the deal. Israel says major amendments are needed before the deal can be reinstated.
Bennett said some in the international community have concluded that a nuclear-capable Iran is an “inevitable reality”.
“Israel does not have that privilege,” he said, indicating that Israel is ready to act alone if necessary. “We will not tire. We will not allow Iran to acquire nuclear weapons.”
The United Nations has for decades given a high priority to the resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, accusing Israel of the world body being unfairly biased.
Israel’s treatment of the Palestinians is often criticized in UN bodies, including the General Assembly and the Human Rights Council. In 2012, over Israeli objections, Palestinians were granted non-member observer status at the United Nations, allowing them to join several international bodies. These include the International Criminal Court, which is now investigating possible Israeli war crimes.
In an unusually harsh speech at the United Nations General Assembly, the Palestinian President Mahmood Abbas The Palestinians on Friday gave Israel a year to end their occupation of the territories they want for a future state. He threatened to withdraw recognition of Israel – a cornerstone of three decades of failed peace efforts – if it failed to do so.
Bennett, a religious fanatic who opposes the Palestinian state, stopped criticizing the UN and did not mention Abbas or the Palestinians even once in his 25-minute address. As prime minister, he has rejected calls for peace talks with the Palestinians, although he hopes to foster better economic ties to reduce friction.
In a subtle message to his opponents, he said Israel is ready to work with the international community and share its technical expertise to resolve issues including the coronavirus pandemic, among others.
“For too long, Israel was defined by wars with our neighbors,” he said. “But it is not about Israel. The people of Israel are not about this.”
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