JERUSALEM — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu heads to Europe this week in a bid to rally support from key allies for amending the international nuclear deal with Iran and for pushing Iranian forces out of neighboring Syria. Addressing his Cabinet Sunday, Netanyahu said archenemy Iran would top his agenda and voiced optimism for a successful visit. Israel has been a leading critic of the international nuclear deal with Iran, and more recently, has said it will not allow Iran to establish a permanent military presence in Syria. In addition to the U.S., the nuclear deal was negotiated by Germany, France, Britain, Russia and China. In France, Netanyahu and Macron will attend a ceremony celebrating Israel’s 70th anniversary.

Source: Washington Post June 03, 2018 16:07 UTC