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Israeli security establishments see nuclear agreement bad for 'Israel'

Israeli Channel 13 military affairs analyst, Alon Ben David, said Sunday that there is a consensus in the Israeli occupation security establishments that the Iranian nuclear agreement is bad for "Israel".

Ben David pointed out that the Israeli Mossad believes that the agreement revives the Iranian economy, gives a new impetus to Iran in the region, and makes it difficult for the Mossad to operate.

The Israeli military affairs analyst said that none of the sides asks "Israel" about its opinion about the agreement, adding that the US and Iran both want an agreement, and "unfortunately" the agreement will be made at the end of the day.

Concern prevails inside the Israeli occupation over a return to the Iranian nuclear agreement, as experts believe that "Israel" will not succeed in impeding the Iranian nuclear program.

This comes as the Israeli occupation is witnessing a political crisis and as the Knesset is expected to dissolve itself this week, in preparation for the fifth elections in just three years.

Lapid to Borrell: Tehran visit 'strategic mistake'

Earlier, POLITICO revealed that Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid strongly criticized EU foreign policy chief, Josep Borrell, over a visit to Tehran with an aim to revive talks over the Iranian nuclear deal, which the Israeli occupation has long opposed.

According to the website, Lapid told Borrell that “this is a strategic mistake that sends the wrong message to Iran.”

It is noteworthy that at the end of his meeting in Iran, Borrell said that “The negotiations were stalled — no prospects of restarting — and thanks to these discussions, in the coming days they will start again, with close contacts between the United States and the Iranians.”

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Turkey won't join sanctions against Russia - Erdogan's Spokesperson

Turkey will not join sanctions against Russia for economic reasons, according to Turkish presidential spokesperson Ibrahim Kalin on Sunday.

"We have stated that we will not join the sanctions. Because it comes from our economic advantage, we are dependent on external energy sources. We have openly declared our position to the West, there is an understanding. The sanctions against Russia will hit, first of all, the Turkish economy, we certainly do not want that," Kalin said in an interview with Turkish broadcaster Haberturk.

Kalin also stated that Turkey receives requests from the West regarding the need for sanctions against Russia on a regular basis, but Ankara maintains its position.

"There is no systematic pressure, but periodically there are such requests. But as I said, we can't do that, because it would hit our economy first of all. On the other hand, there is our intermediary role, because everything goes through Turkey," Kalin said.

Kalin went on to say that Russia's actions in Ukraine are not coincidental, as they were preceded by NATO and Western actions.

In a similar statement, Mevlut Cavusoglu, Turkey's Foreign Minister, said in April that it would be unrealistic for his country to join in sanctions against Russia.

"We keep an eye on the UN sanctions, we comply with them. But in terms of joining the sanctions imposed by individual states, I think, they themselves understand that in light of Turkey’s position as a mediator it is not realistic," Cavusoglu said in an interview with Turkey's NTV channel.

Cavusoglu said that Turkey's Western allies often ask it about the reasons behind its position, to which he replies that Turkey's role as a mediator necessitates this position.

"We are often asked if we are going to close the sky. You know, Turkey holds the position of an intermediary, aimed at stabilizing the situation," the top diplomat said.