Posted on 02/15/2015 11:16:28 AM PST by Nachum
Washington's policy of briefing Israel on progress in negotiations with Iran over its nuclear program has not changed, senior US officials told The Jerusalem Post on Sunday, despite reports to the contrary in Israeli media.
Channel 2 reported earlier in the day the US would halt its briefings to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in light of his planned speech to Congress. Netanyahu is expected to criticize the state of the global diplomatic effort, which is geared towards crafting a comprehensive nuclear agreement.
"Conversations continue with Israel on the Iran nuclear negotiations," one senior State Department official said. "Under Secretary [of State for Political Affairs Wendy] Sherman met with Israeli NSA Cohen and Minister for Intelligence and Strategic Planning Steinitz in Munich and will see NSA Cohen again this week."
The official noted that the Iran talks were, "obviously," the main topic of conversation.
"And Secretary [of State John] Kerry continues his conversations with Prime Minister Netanyahu about this issue, as has always been the case," the official continued.
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Don’t believe a report until it is officially denied.
Annnnd.. They just denied it.
So they not only are doing it, they are doing more than that.
IOW, they DID do it. And the next time Israel is attacked by Obama’s people, the Jihadists, Obama will AGAIN keep arms shipments from reaching Israel.
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