The deal is bad. Very bad. But let’s not panic. Here’s why. (Some thoughts on the Iran deal, Passover & Easter.)

Joel C. Rosenberg's Blog

(Central Israel) — On Thursday evening, rather than pore over the details of the deal that the P5+1 just struck with Iran regarding its nuclear program, I took one of my sons to a wonderful Passover Seder attended by Jewish and non-Jewish friends in Kfar Shmaryahu, a suburb of Tel Aviv. Tonight, our entire family is looking forward to attending a Seder with Jewish and Arab friends near Netanya.

Please forgive me, therefore, for not writing sooner about the deal.

A few brief observations for now:

• First, some context:
  • Earlier this week, a top Iranian militia leader said the destruction of Israel was “non-negotiable.”
  • Just last month, Iran’s Supreme Leader, the Ayatollah Khamenei, called for “Death to America.”
• Second, the deal itself:
  • The Government of Israel says the results of the agreement “would threaten the survival of Israel” since it would put Iran on the legal path to The Bomb.
  • Democrats and…

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