In what looks like a move to speak directly to the American people, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu tweeted his resolve to speak before Congress on the issue of Iran despite opposition from the Obama administration and ranking congressional Democrats.
“I’m determined to speak before Congress to stop Iran. RETWEET if I have your support,” he tweeted to his 342,000 Twitter followers.
I'm determined to speak before Congress to stop Iran. RETWEET if I have your support. pic.twitter.com/5qTb89xf2i
— בנימין נתניהו (@netanyahu) February 10, 2015
Netanyahu included an image with his tweet that read, “A dangerous agreement with Iran is taking shape in Munich which would risk Israel’s existence. Therefore, I’m determined to travel to Washington and present Israel’s position before Congress and the American people.”
He followed that tweet with several more, in a series that led CNN Washington correspondent Jake Tapper to respond, “What’s Hebrew for double-down?”
What's Hebrew for double-down? https://t.co/RcX5HeDkDB
— Jake Tapper (@jaketapper) February 10, 2015
“I am going to the United States not because I seek a confrontation with the President, but to speak up for very survival of my country,” read one.
I am going to the United States not because I seek a confrontation with the President, but to speak up for very survival of my country.
— בנימין נתניהו (@netanyahu) February 10, 2015
“Iran is a regime that is openly committed to Israel’s destruction,” read another tweet.
Iran is a regime that is openly committed to Israel's destruction.
— בנימין נתניהו (@netanyahu) February 10, 2015
Then he took a shot directly at the Obama administration and the “P5+1,” the five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council, plus Germany, that are part of theh Iranian nuclear talks.
“We do have a profound disagreement today w/U.S. Admin & P5+1 over the offer that has been made to Iran which threatens Israel’s survival,” he wrote.
We do have a profound disagreement today w/U.S. Admin & P5+1 over the offer that has been made to Iran which threatens Israel's survival.
— בנימין נתניהו (@netanyahu) February 10, 2015
Not surprisingly the Twitterverse responded gleefully to the announcement with more than 4,500 “retweets” and over 1,600 “likes.”
Not to mention these responses.
@netanyahu We support you and your speaking to our Congress. God is with you and so are the America people. We are sorry about Obama.
— Joe Cienkowski (@JoeCienkowski) February 10, 2015
Anyone who announces pride over skipping @netanyahu's Iran speech is wallowing in hubris and willful ignorance. "I don't wanna hear truth!"
— Steele Witch (@botticellicream) February 10, 2015
@nopretensehere @netanyahu Your president has betrayed every single ally in the region. For what?
— Britain Loves Israel (@friendsofbibi) February 10, 2015
@GCGATOR24
ANY GUTLESS POLITICIAN THAT DOES NOT ATTEND THE SPEECH BY @netanyahu IS MAKING IT CLEAR THEY STAND WITH IRAN @TheDemocrats @GOP
— Aklam (@AklamJor) February 10, 2015
@netanyahu thank you, Sir!! I have immense respect for you!!! Proud your speaking to Congress, I pray they listen!!
— Dale Younger Jr (@JrJacktown) February 10, 2015
@netanyahu Very glad you're coming to speak. Please know most Americans don't share this administrations feelings regarding Israel. #support
— Deann (@deann16) February 10, 2015
@netanyahu PM we are 100% behind you!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you
— Act For Israel (@CohenShim111) February 10, 2015
@netanyahu You're a great leader! God bless Israel.
— Nick (@REALNickVenti) February 10, 2015
@netanyahu we support you in America even if our president does not. Thank you for standing up for truth
— ✝ℳℰℒℐЅЅᎯ✝ (@_Melissatweets_) February 10, 2015
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