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The Jerusalem Post criticizes “the alacrity with which the Germans – before any other European country – rushed to Tehran to reap the benefits of a new era of economic cooperation with Iran.” The editor notes the discrepancy behind German Vice Chancellor Sigmar Gabriel’s statement in his recent visit to Teheran that it will be impossible “for his country to normalize relations until the Iranians recognize Israel,” and the total disregard of this by the Iranian authorities and asserts that too often, “there is a great deal of distance between German leaders’ words and deeds. This was clearly on display this week in Iran.”

Haaretz contends that Israel’s government, “in the midst of an international struggle to thwart a nuclear agreement with Iran, while its economy is threatened by an official and unofficial boycott imposed by European companies and states,” believes that “the best way to fight for its position is to approve the construction of hundreds of new housing units in the West Bank settlements.” The editor calls for complete transparency of the Civil Administration’s planning council decisions, and asserts: “Authorizing the construction plans cannot be part of a private dialogue between the government and the settlers, or between the right and extreme right. Nor can it serve as an arena for competition among the ministers. Building in the settlements is a dangerous gamble on Israel’s future, its relations with other countries in the world and its image in its own people’s eyes,” and concludes: “This government, which is creating two Jewish states – one inside the Green Line and another outside it – may be strengthening its hold in the settlements, but it is losing its legitimacy.”

Israel Hayom comments on the shifting alliances in the Middle East caused by the accord with Iran, and comments that “For the first time in history the Arab states are united, but this time not against Israel but against Iran.” The author states: “Unlike Obama, the Arab nations have long realized that undercutting Iran’s nuclear ambitions is their top priority, as Tehran’s military, financial, and religious sway over the region spells a strategic threat to their national security,” and adds: “A post-nuclear-deal Iran would pose a far bigger threat to the moderate Arab states — a situation that may provide a golden opportunity for Israel and these nations to foster closer relationships.”