Apparently Netanyahu is getting a ton of criticism, to the point that it seems he is having to defend his speech to the Congress on a daily basis. Today he emphasized that he isn’t looking for a confrontation with Obama, but the speech is so important that he must deliver it because it’s in the best interest of Israel:
JERUSALEM POST – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, fending off criticism at home and abroad, said on Tuesday he remained determined to speak before the US Congress next month on Iran’s nuclear program.
“I am going to the United States not because I seek a confrontation with the President, but because I must fulfill my obligation to speak up on a matter that affects the very survival of my country,” Netanyahu said in a statement.
“I intend to speak about this issue before the March 24th deadline and I intend to speak in the US Congress because Congress might have an important role on a nuclear deal with Iran,” he said.
He said Israel had a profound disagreement with the world powers negotiating with Iran because their offer “would enable Iran to threaten Israel’s survival”.
I suspect the pressure is only going to get worse for Netanyahu, especially with his election around the corner. I just hope that he keeps up fighting back and doesn’t eventually give in.