Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses a joint meeting of Congress in Washington
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses a joint meeting of Congress at the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington on May 24, 2011. Vice President Joe Biden (L) and House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) applaud. UPI/Kevin Dietsch
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Even as Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu seeks to stymie U.S. efforts to negotiate a reconciliation with Iran, his government's trying to persuade Washington to boost U.S. military aid to ensure funding for the Arrow-3 anti-ballistic weapon intended to counter Iranian missiles.
Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu has cautioned that if Iran is allowed to develop nuclear weapons it will be "immortal, like North Korea."
Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu's attitude toward Iran is an example of Israel's warmongering, Iranian Defense Minister Hossein Dehqan said.
Alarmed at the prospect of a U.S.-Iranian rapprochement, Israel is reported to be discussing the possibility of an anti-Iran alliance with longtime Arab adversaries like Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, a project that could have immense ramifications in the Middle East.
Israeli Justice Minister Tzipi Livni said Thursday her goal is to end the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and reach a final status agreement.
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said Thursday the United States would negotiate with Iran only if it proved it would not pursue a nuclear weapons program.
The pace of the supposed rapprochement between onetime strategic allies Israel and Turkey is almost glacial, casting doubts on the prospect the Jewish state may build a $2 billion gas pipeline under the eastern Mediterranean to feed the European market.
Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu said he does not believe Iran's new president, and Israel will "stand alone" to keep Iran from getting nuclear arms.
Israel must make sure any agreement on Iran's nuclear program will ensure Tehran cannot swiftly produce a nuclear weapon, a former intelligence chief said.
The U.S. Congress Monday failed to reach a budget agreement by the midnight deadline, effectively shutting down the federal government.
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