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Monday, October 23, 2017
Netanyahu praises Trump for Iran deal decertification
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praises US President Donald Trump for refusing to recertify the Iran deal, in his speech opening the Knesset’s winter session.
He also hails the US leader for withdrawing from UNESCO, saying “we too, have nothing to seek in this theater of the absurd.”
In his speech, Netanyahu condemns the media and politicians of depressing the population, drawing heckling from opposition Knesset members.
— Marissa Newman