Commentator Chaim Cohen published an analysis Tuesday evening comparing the emerging US-Iran nuclear deal to the 2014 Gaza framework with Hamas, arguing that providing economic relief without dismantling military capabilities risks failure. Cohen contrasts the Obama-era diplomatic approach with Trump's aggressive pressure line, warning that if the deal collapses, Iran will have already received billions to prepare for the next round.
Commentator Chaim Cohen published an analysis Tuesday evening comparing the emerging US-Iran nuclear deal to the 2014 Gaza framework with Hamas. Cohen argues that providing Iran with economic relief — billions of dollars — without dismantling its military capabilities risks repeating the same failure: if the deal collapses, Tehran will have already received the funds to prepare for the next round.
Cohen contrasts two approaches: the Obama-era belief that international diplomacy and quiet oversight are the most stable path to prevent a bomb, versus the Trump line that only aggressive military pressure works. He notes that in one respect, Trump has already directly injected money into the Iranian economy — a significant risk, he says.
The analysis adds to a growing debate among Israeli commentators over the emerging agreement. As The Zioneer reported, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the critical difference from the 2015 JCPOA is that Trump negotiates from a 'position of strength,' while journalist Amit Segal (N12) called the emerging deal worse than Obama's. Former President Obama himself said it is unlikely the new deal will differ significantly from the original.
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