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Source: http://www.jpost.com/Diplomacy-and-Politics/Analysis-A-tale-of-two-Kerrys-334180
How the Iran Deal Affects the Palestinian Peace Talks
(Jerusalem Post) Herb Keinon - Despite the efforts of Kerry and Netanyahu to paper over differences on Thursday, there was deep, deep disappointment in Israel over how the Obama administration, and Kerry, handled the Iranian dossier. The agreement Kerry is pushing with the Palestinians will necessitate Israel taking calculated security risks. But with Iran suddenly emboldened and enjoying newfound international legitimacy as a result of the recent accord in Geneva, Israel is likely to be less willing to take those security risks. Moreover, any possible future agreement with the Palestinians would undoubtedly necessitate ironclad security guarantees from the U.S. An Israeli willingness to place its security in the hands of American guarantees has decreased as a result of Washington's handling of the Iranian file.