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Barak meets with Jim Jones to discuss peace talks, Iran

By JPOST.COM STAFF

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010 19:24

Defense Minister Ehud Barak on Monday met with American National Security Adviser Gen. Jim Jones to discuss the ongoing peace talks with Palestinians and the possibility of Israel extending the building freeze in the West Bank.

"The decisions that lie before Israel and the Palestinians are important ones, far more dramatic than the continuation of construction in Judea and Samaria," Barak said at the meeting.

Barak also discussed with Jones and other senior White House officials his concerns over the continuing transfer of weapons from Iran and Syria to Lebanese terror group Hizbullah and Russia's recently signed agreement to sell missiles to Syria.

The defense minister also specifically addressed Israeli concerns over Iran's continued drive to harness nuclear power for military purposes.

"Iran continues to deceive the world community and continues to move forward with its military nuclear program despite sanctions. There is no doubt that the sanctions are hurting Iran, but Iran continues to play for time," Barak said. He continued, "I reiterate that for Israel, all options must remain on the table."

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