Netanyahu tells UN that Israel is 'at the cusp' of a historic agreement with Saudi Arabia

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

49% : Iran has always insisted its nuclear program is entirely peaceful, but the U.S. and others believe it had a secret weapons program until 2003.
41% : Netanyahu called for stepped-up sanctions over Iran's nuclear program, which has steadily advanced since the United States withdrew from a landmark agreement with Iran and world powers to which Israel had been staunchly opposed.
40% : Raisi also denied Iran had sent drones to Russia following its invasion of Ukraine.
39% : In an ambiguous turn of phrase during his address, Netanyahu said that "above all, Iran must face a credible nuclear threat.
38% : The Saudis are also seeking a defense pact with the United States and want help in building their own civilian nuclear program, which has fueled fears of an arms race with Iran.
35% : "Israel, which is widely believed to have nuclear weapons but has never publicly acknowledged them, has repeatedly said all options are on the table to prevent Iran from getting nuclear weapons.
32% : He also reprised his longstanding criticism of Iran, which Israel views as its greatest threat.

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