Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu threatened Iran on Sunday saying that Israel would not hesitate in using military force if the country attempt to obtain nuclear weapons. Netanyahu’s comments come after sanctions were lifted on the Islamic Republic under Tehran’s historic nuclear deal with world powers. Yahoo News reports: “Israel’s policy has been and will remain exactly what has been followed: to not allow Iran to acquire nuclear weapons,” Netanyahu said during a cabinet meeting, according to his office. Netanyahu strongly opposed the nuclear deal with Israel’s arch-foe Iran and argued that it would not prevent Tehran from obtaining nuclear weapons. He has also said that the lifting of sanctions will allow Iran to further back proxy militants in the region, including Israeli enemies Hezbollah. Israel has not ruled out military force in order to keep Iran from developing nuclear weapons, though analysts say unilateral action would be highly unlikely. Netanyahu said Israel will continue to monitor Iran’s agreements “on nuclear, on ballistic missiles and on terrorism” for potential violations. If violations occur, the international community should “take tough and aggressive sanctions” against Iran, Netanyahu said, adding that Israel “is ready to face any threat”. Israel is the Middle East’s sole, [...]