Israel's Tehran connection
Guardian
11 Aprile 2008
Israel, while supposedly observing an ironclad boycott of all things Iranian, is happily buying Iranian oil
If you've ever wondered about the definition of hypocrisy you'll find the answer right here.
Last month the Swiss foreign minister visited Iran and, together with President Ahmadinejad, attended the signing of a multi-billion euro contract for Iran to supply Switzerland with large amounts of natural gas over the next 25 years.
The US State Department immediately condemned the deal and said it would be investigating whether it breached the Iran Sanctions Act. Israel complained too, describing the Swiss minister's visit to Tehran as an "act unfriendly to Israel". Various Jewish groups also joined in the protests, including the World Jewish Congress.
This righteous indignation was …
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