“Israel” 'in deep waters': A new-old nuclear deal or the consequences of a failed one
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An Israeli think tank points out that the Israeli occupation is “at a strategic crossroads in view of Iran's negotiations with the great powers.”
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An Israeli cabinet meeting (Archive)
The Institute for Policy and Strategy Team (IPS) said on Thursday that “Israel” is “at a strategic crossroads in view of Iran's negotiations with the great powers.”
Two options for "Israel"; the bad and the worse
On its Twitter account, the institute added that “Israel's strategy is trapped in the face of two bad options: a new-old nuclear agreement or the consequences of failed negotiations.”
It also stressed that "strategic coordination with the United States should be reinforced to establish Israeli impact on the Vienna talks, anchor Washington's commitment to the Israeli force buildup, and tighten its strategic relations with Jordan, Egypt, and the Gulf states.”
Security challenges in 2022
In its annual report for 2022, IPS, headed by Executive Director Maj. Amos Gilead. refuted security challenges facing the Israeli occupation from the nuclear agreement to the growing capabilities of Hamas.
The report considered that “the talks had advanced somewhat, for the parties agreed on the agenda and issues to be examined during the course of the negotiations; the gaps between the parties remain large and significant, as the Iranian leadership continues to insist that all sanctions be lifted. It is also demanding to return to the original JCPOA signed in 2015, and receive guarantees that Washington will not abandon it a second time.”
A change in the Israeli rhetoric
These data come at a time when “Israel” remains extremely concerned by Iran’s nuclear deal, bringing the issue up at the Cabinet meeting and the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee this week.
The issue was also addressed by top Israeli officials and experts who noticed and highlighted a change in the Israeli rhetoric.
Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid has lately said that “the prime minister, defense minister and I said that we are not against any agreement; a good deal is a good thing.”
On his account, the Head of the Israeli Military Intelligence Aharon Haliva said that a nuclear agreement with Iran is better than the failure of talks.
So, which option will "Israel" eventually go for? The bad or the worse?
