Zionist Camp MK: Israel can maximize benefits from Iran deal
In an interview with Al-Monitor, Zionist Camp Knesset member Eyal Ben-Reuven says that the Iranian framework agreement does establish some limits on the nuclear project, and calls to focus on effective deterrence and tight control on Iran.
“It’s not too late; there’s still time for damage control of the nuclear deal reached with Iran,” newly elected Zionist Camp Knesset member Maj. Gen. (Res.) Eyal Ben-Reuven said. Ben-Reuven, who is expected to serve on the Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee on behalf of the Zionist Camp, told Al-Monitor, with reference to the progress made in the Lausanne nuclear talks, that a situation where Iran has nuclear weapons would be “intolerable for Israel.” As to the coalition negotiations, he believes that his faction should not enter a unity government led by Likud leader Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Ben-Reuven has served in numerous senior posts within the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), including as commander of an armor battalion, head of a field branch and deputy commander of the Northern Command, for which he still serves as a reserve.
He started his political career in 2013 at the left-wing Meretz Party, wishing to voice his clear support of an agreement with the Palestinians, ending the occupation. Shortly before the March 17 elections, Ben-Reuven was ''recruited'' by Zionist Camp co-leader Tzipi Livni to join the party, reinforcing its military-affiliated leadership.
The text of the interview follows:
