Israel welcomes US decision

Israel welcomes US decision

  •   Israel welcomes US decision to call on the UNSC to operate the “SnapBack” mechanism
  • 8/20/2020
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    Israel welcomes the American decision to call on the UNSC to operate the “SnapBack” mechanism that re-imposes sanctions on Iran. This is an important and necessary step following the Security Council’s failure last week to extend the arms embargo on Iran.
     
      
    Foreign Minister Ashkenazi said, “The United States, and President Trump, have shown the leadership and responsibility to restore security and stability in the face of the greatest threat posed - Iran and its nuclear and regional aspirations.
     
     “The US has the gratitude and appreciation of the State of Israel, and we are also sure, of its partners and allies in the Middle East.
     
    “This is an important and courageous decision by the US administration aimed at restoring law and order to the international system after Iran's repeated violations of the agreements it signed, which are reflected, among other things, in the arming of terrorist organizations throughout the Middle East.
     
    “Iran's violations began on the day that UN Resolution 2231 was adopted and have continued unabated until today.
     
    “We call on the international community to support the American initiative and thus restore the stability of the international system that rests on full compliance with UN Security Council resolutions."