Omissions in Netanyahu’s speech

Netanyahu’s speech had many of the anticipated elements — thanking the Obama administration, affirmation of ties, condemnation of Iran, and criticism of the deal.

Still, there were some glaring omissions as well.

First, Netanyahu’s props and gimmicks were notably absent, though cultural references — from Frost, Hemingway, “Game of Thrones” and the Bible — abounded.

https://twitter.com/leshemle/status/572809791967371265

Churchill out – Moses in

— Chemi Shalev (@ChemiShalev) March 3, 2015

Second, critics note that the prime minister did not offer an alternative plan to the current round of nuclear talks.

Points in Netanyahu favor: he expressed gratitude to admin. He didn't leak details. Disfavor: he did not offer remotely viable alternative

— Laura Rozen (@lrozen) March 3, 2015

Netanyahu had another failure: He didn't flesh out the ramifications of walking away. Congress needed to hear in detail why it would be okay

— Haviv Rettig Gur (@havivrettiggur) March 3, 2015

https://twitter.com/MitchGins/status/572803707814875136

Third — no leaks of confidential information on the nuclear talks.