Hadassah, The Women’s Zionist Organization of America, Inc., reaffirms prior policy statements on nuclear proliferation, weapons of mass destruction, and the Middle East arms race. We especially view with alarm Iran’s nuclear ambitions—an immediate and existential threat to Israel, the region, and the world.
Hadassah recognizes the efforts of the United States and members of the international community to secure a diplomatic solution to the issue of Iran’s nuclear program. However, we remain acutely concerned that the proposed agreement will fail to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons. Hadassah urges Congress and the White House to take all necessary actions to ensure that Iran can never acquire nuclear weapons capability.
Any agreement must guarantee Iran’s transparency about its nuclear activities, security safeguards, and compliance prior to the lifting of any economic sanctions. Existing sanctions are credited with bringing Iran to the negotiating table. It is essential to maintain economic pressure to assure that Iran does not violate or abandon the process.
Hadassah also urges the United States to continue engaging with Israel throughout this process in order to maintain security cooperation, economic partnerships, and a robust U.S.-Israel relationship.