Israel not as ‘naive’ as US on deal with Iran

Former deputy IDF chief of staff Maj. Gen. (ret.) Yair Naveh says American policy regarding Iran stems from democratic naiveté.

Naveh says this naiveté is shown by the hope that a nuclear agreement will bring in its wake a change of perception and change of policy by the Iranian regime.

Israel, which is “well-versed in the region” and hears Iran’s declarations on its imminent destruction, cannot accept the American point of view.

Speaking on Israel Radio, Naveh also discusses the Palestinian issue. He says Israel should allow the opening of a sea port in Gaza and allow goods to flow in safely and quickly, perhaps through a neutral port like Cyprus along the route.

Naveh says the “Gaza barrel is boiling over” and the siege should be lifted while ensuring that weapons cannot be smuggled in.

Nevertheless, he added, referring again to the nuclear talks in Lausanne, Switzerland, dramatic decisions on far-reaching agreements should not be made at this time due to the instability of the region and the uncertain situation of many countries sharing borders with Israel.