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Israeli leaders’ views divided on Iran’s weapons’ plans

Top general voices doubt Tehran will join nuclear club

By Daniel Estrin

 |  Associated Press  

  April 26, 2012

Israel’s military chief said in an interview published Wednesday that Iran will ultimately decide against building a nuclear weapon - putting him at odds with Israel’s more pessimistic prime minister. Maj. Gen. Benny Gantz told the Haaretz daily that he believes that diplomatic pressure and economic sanctions, along with Israel’s determination to strike if necessary, will deter Iran from pursuing nuclear weapons.

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