Germany's foreign minister criticizes Israel's opposition to Iran deal

Jerusalem Post ^ | 07/14/2015 22:14

[Dave346]

BERLIN - German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier criticized Israel's opposition to a nuclear deal agreed by six world powers and Iran, saying the agreement will help contribute to security in the Middle East.

"This is a responsible deal and Israel should also take a closer look at it and not criticize the agreement in a very coarse way," Steinmeier told German broadcaster ARD in an interview on Wednesday.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described the deal as a "stunning, historic mistake" and said it would enable Iran to pursue a path to nuclear weapons.

But Steinmeier said the basis for the agreement was transparency and the ability to monitor Iran's compliance.

"In the agreement, Iran has to commit to these monitoring possibilities. And we will make sure that the monitoring possibilities are also observed after this deal," he said.

[RginTN]

not criticize the agreement in a very coarse way

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this seems like a racist statement. Iran is open about its Israel deathwish but Israel opposing that is “coarse”

[Ancesthntr]

You know, perhaps German government officials should STFU when criticizing the judgment of the only Jewish state on the planet when it comes to protecting itself from a nuclear-armed and rabidly-antisemitic regime that has engaged in terrorism around the world - much of it targeted against Jews.

That’s right, the Krauts have no right to spout off their big mouths about Jews defending Jewish lives...so, just in case I wasn’t clear, this SOB should STFU.

[SkyDancer]

Yeah, they don’t want Israel being the only nuclear power in the area. They need Iran to even things out.

[silverleaf]

From your lips to God’s ears....

[MadMax, the Grinning Reaper]

And this is the same guy who said that Munich was a good agreement!

[BobL]

If Germany had their way, then Israel would not be “a problem” for the world.