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Benny Gantz, Israel Military Chief, Says Iran Will Not Build Nuclear Weapon
Huffington Post – Israel’s military chief said in an interview published Wednesday that Iran will ultimately decide against building a nuclear weapon – putting him at odds with Israel’s more pessimistic prime minister. Maj. Gen. Benny Gantz told the Haaretz daily that he believes that diplomatic pressure and economic sanctions, along with Israel’s determination to strike if necessary, will deter Iran from pursuing nuclear weapons. “I don’t think (Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei) will want to go the extra mile,” he said. “I think the Iranian leadership is composed of very rational people.” At the same time, he warned that Israel is moving forward with its preparations to take military action if necessary. “We are preparing for it in a credible manner. That’s my job, as a military man,” he said. Read Article
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