Israel is preparing for a congressional debate over the nuclear deal. Photo: Wikipedia.

Diplomatic sources in Israel said Sunday that the forthcoming deal between world powers and Iran is much worse than the initial framework agreement signed fourth months ago in Lausanne, and claim that since then there have been even more concessions. Under the assumption that a deal will be signed, Jerusalem is preparing for its next battle: preventing congressional approval for the deal.

Secretary of State John Kerry held a press conference in Vienna Saturday, in which he stated that he agrees with Iranian Foreign Minister Zarif’s sentiment that a deal has “never been closer.” Kerry said that “the right choices” could lead to a deal being signed this week.

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