Netanyahu Warns Enemies Against Testing Israel Ahead of Elections

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the Samaria region on Tuesday, accompanied by Defense Minister Israel Katz, the National Security Advisor, and the Commander of the Central Command. During his visit, Netanyahu addressed concerns about potential threats, stating, "Our enemies think of testing us these days ahead of the elections. I warn them that we are prepared for any scenario, including what is called 'turning the barrels.'"

Netanyahu asserted that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) would maintain control over the area, stating, "This is our country, our control. We are guarding from the Jordan to the sea. There will be no Arab army west of the Jordan; the Israel Defense Forces will be here." He also commented on remarks attributed to someone in the Supreme Court (Bagatz), saying, "I heard there is someone in the Supreme Court who says the residents should be returned here. These are not residents, they are terrorists."

The Prime Minister emphasized Israel's strategic depth, noting, "We are minutes from Netanya, minutes from the coastline. The narrow waist of Israel will no longer be narrow." He revealed that the IDF presented him and the Defense Minister with a "strong Gaza plan" and reiterated his warning, "In such a case, I do not suggest our enemies test us. You will encounter a power here you have not dreamed of."