Netanyahu issues stark message on security, Iran and Gaza

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a series of wide-ranging remarks addressing national security, regional threats, relations with the United States, and internal political debates, according to Israeli media.

In his speech, Netanyahu stressed that Israel’s resilience is rooted in the historical experience of the Jewish people, warning that the country faces a decisive moment. “History will not give us a second chance. This is our moment. Not many miracles can be performed by one people. To return from oblivion, to break all the laws of history — after all, the dead do not return. But we have returned,” he said.

Addressing developments in the Gaza Strip, the prime minister spoke of the need for what he described as “re-education” in the enclave, without outlining specific measures or policies that might be implemented.

Netanyahu also criticised what he called extremist positions across Israel’s political spectrum. He said radical voices on the left were spreading false accusations of genocide, while radical figures on the right were calling for Jews to undergo DNA testing. “Both are wrong. Both are dangerous. Both must be fought,” he stressed.

Turning to ties with Washington, Netanyahu underscored Israel’s strategic importance to the United States. “Israel is not a burden on America. Israel is a strategic asset for America,” he said.

Commenting on regional security threats, the prime minister said he had delivered a direct warning to Iran, pledging a severe response to any attack. “I told Iran: if you attack us, we will respond with unimaginable force,” he stated.

He also highlighted what he described as the global contribution of the Jewish people, noting that although Jews account for roughly 0.2% of the world’s population, their achievements in medicine, science, physics and other fields are “unparalleled.”

By Tamilla Hasanova