Netanyahu Declares War on Iran, Hamas, Hezbollah Top Election Goal

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated on September 5, 2026, that the primary objective of upcoming elections will be to decisively defeat Iran, Hamas, and Hezbollah. He asserted that his government is committed to concluding ongoing military campaigns and fundamentally altering the Middle East's landscape.

"Who on October 7 thought we would change the face of the Middle East? I thought. My intention was ultimately to confront Iran," Netanyahu said, emphasizing his belief in his own capacity to eradicate these groups and the Iranian regime. He warned that any attacks on Israel would be met with a decisive response.

Netanyahu highlighted Iran's selective aggression in the region, noting that the Islamic Republic only refrains from attacking Israel. He declared, "As long as I am prime minister, they will receive such a blow that I don't even want to reveal its details. This blow has already been prepared."

Addressing domestic political rivals, Netanyahu characterized them as dependent on external factors and prone to fear disagreement with the United States. He contrasted this with his own resolve to complete the mission independently, suggesting his opponents would falter under pressure.