NY Times rejects Netanyahu's speech as theater

American newspaper New York Times rejected the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech to Congress on Tuesday, calling it “exploitative political theater,” Qods News Agency reports.

The NY Times editorial board argued that the speech was obviously intended to challenge the US President Obama’s foreign policy.

“Mr. Netanyahu’s speech offered nothing of substance that was new, making it clear that this performance was all about proving his toughness on security issues ahead of the parliamentary election he faces on March 17,” wrote the daily.

“He offered no new insight on Iran and no new reasons to reject the agreement being negotiated with Iran by the United States and five other major powers to constrain Iran’s nuclear program.”

“His demand that Mr. Obama push for a better deal is hollow,” the NY Times said.