Sharp criticism of the EU foreign commissioner, Yair Lapid, by the foreign minister and the designated prime minister, Joseph Burrell, over the resumption of nuclear talks between the EU and Iran.
Israel Today learned that before leaving for Tehran this weekend, Burrell sent a message of update to Lapid in which he said that he intends to travel to Iran and bring about the resumption of talks on a return to the nuclear agreement.
Lapid, who already knew he was expected to be appointed prime minister, reacted sharply.
In a reply letter to a senior European official, Lapid wrote that the European position was very disappointing in light of Iran's attempts to assassinate Israelis in Turkey and elsewhere, as well as its lack of cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency and the agency's cameras disconnected.
"Your position is very disappointing, especially after the removal of the cameras and the condemnation of Iran by the IAEA Council.
This is a strategic mistake that sends the wrong message to Iran. You are talking about the great potential in the Iranian context, while Iran is trying to assassinate Israeli citizens all over the world, especially in Turkey.
This step indicates a worrying lack of concern for the lives of Israeli citizens, "Lapid wrote to Borel, according to a report in the American magazine Politico.
Minister Lieberman, Photo: Oren Ben Hakon
It should be noted that the draft agreement under which Iran and the powers will return to the 2015 nuclear agreement is ready.
If Iran withdraws from the demand to remove the Revolutionary Guards from the list of terrorist organizations and does not impose new conditions, there will be no impediment to cracking down on an agreement.
In addition, Finance Minister Avigdor Lieberman this morning attacked the Biden administration for announcing that it would allow Revolutionary Guards veterans to visit the United States.
It is inconceivable that organizations whose primary mission is to destroy the people of Israel receive kosher status from the United States.
"Israel will continue to fight terrorism and protect its citizens anywhere in the world," Lieberman said.
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