steal's prime minister called iran a global threat during a speech to the u.s. congress

. >> and the chili volcano eruption that has forced thousands of people from their homes. >> . >> hello there and thank you for joining us. the prime minister has accused the president f out putting the existence at risk, through a proposed deal to halt the nuclear activities. in a speak to the u.s. congress he said a ten year agreement would only delay iran's acquisition of a nuclear bomb rather than prevent it, he warned that allowing iran to keep the facilities would be a nightmare, saying it would lead to a id manile east littered with bombs. as a very ball deal, he said iran must first change it's behavior and act like a normal country if it wanted to be treated like a normal country. it also compared iran to isil

and warned the greatest danger the marriage with nuclear weapons. >> the battle doesn't turn iran into a friend of america iran and isis are competed for the crown of mitt tan islam. first on the region and then on the entire world. they just disagree among themselves whose will be the ruler of that empire. there's no peace for christian, uses, or muslims that don't share the creed no right for women, no freedom for anyone. so enwith it comes to iran and isis the enemy of your enemy is youren my.

the speech has drawn criticism from the public. protestors close to the leader say that iran has the right to develop nuclear power. while his sup effort political analysterses say that he is trying to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons in the east. >> the republican party has invited mr. netanyahu here for something that is much more than an election stunt, even though it is being pushed by many and the circumstances are only relevant due to the controversial between the democrats and the republicans but in the reality, this is an aggressive move so push an aggressive agenda for laying the path work, laying the ensos laying the ground work for an attack on iran.

kim beforely let's start with you there. now u.s. support has always been a bipartisan affair, how devicive has this been do you think? this visit has been highly controversial. we saw up to 56 members of congress. has been one that we have not heard in terms of criticizing policy in many many years in washington, there was always consensus that some of the comments from members of congress including the belief that this was a condescending speech that fear tick ever were used to try to manipulate the mood and that really the arguments that were made were that really the united states if it cares about it's security, if it cares about israel, it needs to reject a

deal flat out. that any deal is the only optioners haves a bad deal in the eyes of the israelis prime minister. we also heard from -- didn't hear, but we arer haing just looking at some comments that are being made by president obama in the oval office, he said that he did not watch the speech that he was in a teleconference with european leaders but he did say that he heard nothing new from this, and also that he was disappointed that the prime minister did not offer any viable alternative. i should echo one more thing she said when she listened to the speech, she was almost in near tears that there was a feeling by the israeli prime minister that the peace five plus one countries were simply incapable or did not have the intelligence to negotiate a deal to curb actives that would benefit the world as well as dream so a lot of

criticism, and skepticism, mostly apartisan lines. and kimberly, you were just mentioning that they have made comments in the oval office. as far as i could tell there was nothing new. on that point i thundershower owly agree. we also pointed out that iran has been a dangerous regime, and continues to israel, and to the region. and on that, we agree he

also pointed out the fact that iran has repeatedly threatens israel. and engaged in the most venomous of anti-semimettic statements and no one can dispute that. but on the core issue which is how do we prevent iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon which would make it far more dangerous, and would give it scope for even greater action in the region. the prime minister didn't offer any viable alternatives. >> let's question reaction from jerusalem i guess that when you have 12 days to go to an election, even when you are in front of the u.s. congress you are thinking about your audience back at home, what kind of reaction has there been to the speech so far there's absolutely an all lot

of domestic politicking going on here. in washington to deliver a speech that he has described himself as a historic mission. and the fact is that this speech will very likely go down ex-dreamily well with most israeli voters. now the reason for that, is not because of the substance of the speech which mostly deals with iran, and the concerns mr. netanyahu has over any deal that iran can be reach over it's nuclear program, that isn't a bread and butter issue for israeli voters. but whey they do like is seeing the leader of their country, standing in front of lawmakers in the united states, one of the world's most powerful countries which is israel's most powerful ally. and the fact is you also have mr. netanyahu live on every international news channel and his face will likely be on the face of most international

newspapers around the world that sort of thing goes down well, whenever a leader goes out there and stumps for the cause, that does resonate here. in saying that there are quarters here in the israel, which are deeply upset about this, they believe that mr. netanyahu has effectively put in jeopardy this relationship with the united states for a very seaning term goal, which is simply this, to keep his job. many feel that the partisan sort of nature of his speech, and how his speech came about has create add poisonous atmosphere with the leadership and indeed the white house. and many people will no doubt be thinking about that when they got to the polls in two weeks. >> with the latest from west jerusalem, thank you. now let's go to al jazeera senior analyst.

let's start with the stile. are meant to attract applause and make a hike in case. the speech started with flattery that started more like a farce, how bad the relationship between the prime minister and the president. in temples of rhetoric, for you were sitting at tehran, everything that the prime minister said about tehran, they would tell you this is how israel is, dodges international nuclear respect tors hides a nuclear weapons programs. spreads terrorism invading neighbors countries. and theological. but in terms of content, i think this is the most important part of the speak for the prime minister any

deal is a bad deal, because you cannot make a good deal with a bad regime like the irhinian regime, and two because if you lead any of the nuclear program intact, iran will eventually develop a nuclear power. or military weapon. so in a sense the prime minister has undermined or tries to undermind the case for negotiation, leaving the u.s. congress the american people indeed the world with one option. which is war. what was interesting when you mentioned isil and said the enemy of your enemy is still your enemy way dressing the fact that open or not as is the united states, what do you make of that, do you think that is -- was a big part of him wanting to make the speech right now to the u.s.. >> well you can say it is a

one sided speech, and just bidding a case against iran. to make the case against iran but seriously, in the the end of the day for the united states iran is seen as helpful, against isis. you need some help there but for most of the people in iraq syria and the region, and this is the paradox in the entire affair. if you ask people around the region which are the three most dangerous countries that have been undermining stability and peace, and they will tell you they are israel, the united states, and iran. so in fact, when these three are trying to work out differences of course much of the region will balk against

iran, and american transgression, but they would rather see these resolved peacefully, than to have another war compounded over the other wars in the region. thank you. let's look at the rest of the day's news that is coming up ahead, as they prepare for more fighting despite the cease fire, and how china is doing more to save el fans from poachers. show you how the miracles of science... >> this is my selfie...

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with a proposed deal speaking to the u.s. congress, also compared iran to isil. the greatest danger facing our world to defeat isis and let iran get weapons would be to win the battle but lose the war, we didn't let that happen. the u.s. president said the israeli prime minister did not offer an alternative. became said he would only agree to a cool that would prevent them from obtaining a weapon.

>> he says progress has been made since the last round of discussions. roz jordan has been following the response for us from washington, d.c. too often the u.s. and iran taking place officials have said they don't believe there will be any impact because the negotiations aren't just between the u.s. and iran, five other world powers including russia and china are involved in this process. and they say they also have a stake in how the deal is constructed if one is completed. now, the other point that u.s. officials want to stress is

that there are still significant areas of disagreement. point which is the secretary of state john kerry and the iranian foreign minister are stilt trying to reconcile. they have brought in the energy h secretaries from their countries as well as technical experts but they say at this point, of the beginning of march, there is still not a deal ready to be announced. iraq quays army is fighting to regain control of the northern city of the islamic state of the iraq. jana reports now on their progress. >> the attacks starting with shelling. these mortars aimed at paving the way for other fighters to advance. but osama bin laden hometown

an ice sit strong hold has special significance. >> this has prepared for the isil we will crush them all over. gunman killed more than 1,000 unarmed military recruits many members blamed some of the neighbors sunni tribes for sup effort political analysting isil. prime minister has tried to reassure sunni leaders that their people won't be targeted be i the militias. but he told those that did not support the fight were supporting isil in this battle there shouldn't be anyone standing on the other side. in the this battle we should all be united. anyone who claims to be taking a neutral side, it will mean they are standing with the other side. they are standing with those that are killing our people, those who are killing the husbands of our women

organning our children. in this fight and previous ones iran is playing a leading role. the militia is equipping and advising are considering more effective than most units. southers on the ground say the commander is open hinging coordinate the operation from the front lines. in p the air, it is only iraqi aircraft according to the military. the united states is helping in other ways but is not backing this major offensive with the u.s. air strikes. about 2,000 fighters have joined the battle but as forces fight a major question is how many more sunnies will join them. some leaders see the battle as a launching point to move further north. but as the battle moves further, there's deepening iranian involvement, and some fear the potential to become bog down in more conflict, al

jazeera, baghdad. in libya, fighters have taken over the vie call oil station it comes as forced lo ill to the government carried out air strikes on their territories. a fighter jet from the parliamentary group targeted the only working airport in the country and the legally installed government in tripoli struck the oil port and the airport. it last happened at a sports facility in the city, 12 others were wounded in the. booing. it is believed the houthies were attacked in the area. >> thousands of russians have attended the funeral for murdered opposition figure.

reports from moscow. >> patiently holding their offerings they waited in the long line. they come to bring themselveses to the memorial service to honor a man they viewed as a champion for a different russia he was one of the best men in the country it is such a shame to say goodbye intelligence, active, a charming man. >> i came here because no one deserves to die like he did it is outrageous. also came to the center in central moscow. suggested the message will now resinated even louder. i believe they have made a very serious error i think his death will accelerate his message, and it will be an

ex-coe chamber for that for a long time to come. those who haven't managed to get in threw flowers at the coffin. at the outskirts of town more people waited. soviet generals and form ever parties but also people less popular with the russian state the famous journalists shot dead, now of course he is himself. >> the politician ukrainian girlfriend by his side when he was murdered has now flown back to kiev after three days of questioning from russian

investigators. >> investigators did not receive any complaints either doctor her lawyers at any time during her stay, and only today after the necessary elements of the investigation she left russia. >> for the opposition, this is potentially a pivotal moment her leading light has been lost but this level of sympathy suggests his cause isn't as marginal as the kremlin would like to think. al jazeera moscow. a fragile cease fire is old howing but both sides in the conflict continue to fire across the front lines. the army are even preparing for things to get worse despite efforts by diplomates to keep the peace. it is here that separates

prepare for the battle to come. lie the mechanized casualty of war. tanks with broken tracks. many are trophies rested from ukrainian troops on the battlefields of this year long conflict is that has left 6,000 dead. >> now despite a fragile cease fire, this separatist army is readying them for future battling. a former army commandser now in charge of preparing the war arsenal, he asked us not to show his face. if you want peace, you must also be prepared for war our equipment will remain still ready for the time enwith lit be necessary to use again. this armored personnel carrier is still covered in hey from a field where it was captured. the separatists are repairing it and if the cease fire fails to hold they will use the own equipment, against them.

forces are also preparing for the next battle. >> so what we need is what i would call critical defensive capability. in comparison applies by the russians. question need just defensive weapons. no to launch is on the troops in the front lines. pakistani police have arrested hundreds of parents accused of refusing to vaccinate their children against polio. nearly 500 people have been jailed in the northwest on

charges of endangering public security. widespread arrests are rare in pakistan, but local officials say it shows how determined the government is to eradicate the disease. the united nations is marking worldwide life stay with a renewed effort to crack down on animal trafficking. as adrian reports there are signs that china is doing more to tackle the ivory trade. their tusks sawed off by poachers they now perform for tourists. it is billed as a culture show, and takes place four time as day. china's government insists this is more than a tourist attraction it says it is slowly rebuilding the population, and strengthening laws.

convicted poachers now face the death penalty. to change consumer behavior. not to reduce the demand, for illegal wild life products we have seen they have taken some steps. when the government impose add ban on imported ivory products for a year. animal rights is an abiding passion whose recruited some of the biggest names in sport for his campaign. such advertisements are now common on chinese t.v. hong kong, an important hub for the trade is playing a role too. this recent haul was one of the world's largest and had

been destined for the mainland. while china is the world's largest importer of smuggled ivory the government here insists it is doing what it can to eradicate the trade. but limited regulated sales of ivory, from a stock pile the country acquired more than seven years ago are still legal. conservation fist want to ban that trade because they say it would help to end the illegal one. adrian brown al jazeera. >> to chili now where the vol cano has erupted forcing people to evacwatt their homes amido concern that lava could melt snow and cause mudslides. the 3,000-meter volcano is one of the mostability aive. it sits above the small city which has a population of 22,000 people a lot more on

that on our website you can see it on your screens right now, and the address, of course, aljazeera.com. reason to lie to us as far as we can tell. >> reporter: american journalist austin tice has been missing in syria in 2012. a video appeared on the internet, he's blindfolded and led my men.