Netanyahu: Israel unaware of any breakthrough in U.S.-Iran nuclear talks

PM says Israel knows nothing of New York Times report on negotiations, but stresses that Iran using talks to advance its nuclear program; White House and Iran both deny the report.

By Barak Ravid and Gili Cohen | 17:51 21.10.12 |

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responded Sunday to the New York Times report on direct talks between the U.S. and Iran, saying Israel is unaware of any such breakthrough.

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Netanyahu: Israel unaware of any breakthrough in U.S.-Iran nuclear talks?
- By Moshe - Haifa, Israel
- 25 Oct 2012
- 05:35PM
Netanyahu will deny any knowledge of talks because he is set on attacking Iran no matter what. Netanyahu is a criminal and he needs to continue to cimmit crimes to satisfy his twisted criminal mind and to stay in power.
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To most Americans, Bibi is just some foreign guy who shows up and asks for things.
- By Melissa
- 22 Oct 2012
- 05:45PM
Like all the OTHER foreign heads of small states who show up and ask for things. He has no place in US foreign policy. Particularly since has has never succeeded at making peace. If it comes to a choice between sending more of our kids to fight for Israel, most Americans will jettison Israel. Her PM has pushed us WAY too far.
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I Bibi wanted peace, he would negotiate peace-- with ANYONE.
- By Melissa
- 22 Oct 2012
- 04:05PM
If the US negotiates peace, Israel will, as usual, benefit, but be excluded from the discussions. Bibi, quit asking the US President to do YOUR job for you.
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who the netanyahoo is to know about Iran talk.a man how should be kicked out from parlement
- By benjamin
- 22 Oct 2012
- 09:37AM
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Obama has not asked our permission to talk to Iran
- By Rachel
- 22 Oct 2012
- 07:23AM
Obama needs our consent to talk to Iran
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  The US is a sovereign nation
  - By Io
  - 22 Oct 2012
  - 04:07PM
  It doesn't need Israeli permission to carry out its own diplomacy.
  
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  Obama does not need Israel's consent to do anything. Obama works for the US.
  - By Melissa
  - 22 Oct 2012
  - 09:24PM
  Bibi needs Israel's consent. Bibi works for Israel. Try to keep it straight!
  
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  Obama needs our consent to talk to Iran?
  - By Moshe - Haifa, Israel
  - 25 Oct 2012
  - 05:41PM
  Obama does not need to ask any permission or get any consent from anyone, especially Israel. As long as Israel exists because of the billions of dollars that come in from America and other countries, Israel has nothing to say in the matter and Israel's opinion means absolutly nothing regarding who can talk to who and how things will be negotiated or resolved. Israel should be greatful to others for keeping it's existance alive. Without outside aid or help, Israel will cease to exist quicker than you can blink an eye.
  
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relax Fred Flinstone, chances are talks will not bear the kind of fruit you'd like. Try a banana for now.
- By Dicky
- 22 Oct 2012
- 02:17AM
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  In that case, Bibi needs to initiate his OWN talks.
  - By Melissa
  - 22 Oct 2012
  - 05:39PM
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The lie
- By Brian
- 21 Oct 2012
- 10:30PM
The administration planted that story to relieve some of the fear premium in crude oil. Lower gasoline prices make for a better re-election.
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  Probably not. Iran has been requesting peace talks for decades.
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  - 22 Oct 2012
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KING BIBI: "HOW DARE OUR PUPPETS IN THE US NOT ASK OUR PERMISSION TO TALK TO THE IRANIANS!"
- By John-USA
- 21 Oct 2012
- 06:48PM
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  ISrael does not understand that Congress does not set foreign policy.
  - By Melissa
  - 22 Oct 2012
  - 05:47PM
  Bibi, treating the US President as if he is your underling is NOT a good idea. LIke seating foreign heads of state is not a good idea.
  
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  Clarification: I meant like seating the representative of foreign states on lower seats is not a good idea.
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  - 22 Oct 2012
  - 09:26PM
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