Netanyahu Claims Iran Seeks His Ouster Via Hamas, Hezbollah
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed in a Channel 14 interview that Iran is trying to influence elections by using Hamas and Hezbollah to remove him from power. He expressed worry about the close election results and urged citizens to vote. Netanyahu also denied reports of a warning from an Egyptian official about October 7th and criticized the Supreme Court's potential security decisions. He called for the closure of his legal cases following testimony from former Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused Iran of trying to oust him via Hamas and Hezbollah.
- Netanyahu expressed concern over close election results and urged public turnout.
- He denied reports of a warning from an Egyptian official regarding October 7th.
- Netanyahu warned the Supreme Court against security decisions concerning Jenin and Tulkarm.
- He called for the closure of his legal cases after former AG Mandelblit's testimony.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated in an interview on Channel 14's "The Patriots" program that Iran is attempting to interfere with elections through its proxies, Hamas and Hezbollah. He asserted that these groups openly aim to remove him from power, viewing his removal as a step toward eliminating Israel. Netanyahu expressed significant concern over the close election results, urging the public to vote to secure victory.
Netanyahu also vehemently denied reports that he met with an Egyptian official who warned him about the events of October 7th. He clarified that he had approached the relevant authorities to reveal the truth regarding these claims. He also dismissed allegations related to a visit to the UAE, stating he had no connection to attempts to obtain a denial of past warnings.
Furthermore, the Prime Minister issued a strong warning to the Supreme Court justices regarding security matters, stating that the court's desire to allow residents of Jenin and Tulkarm to return would not happen. This statement followed his visit to the seam line, where he emphasized that the Israel Defense Forces would control the area west of the Jordan River, not an Arab army.
Regarding the testimony of former Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit, Netanyahu called for the immediate closure of the cases against him. He argued that the trial should not have begun and must now end, demanding a thorough investigation into those involved in what he termed a "political hunt." This call came after Mandelblit testified in court, admitting he was unaware of some details presented by Netanyahu's lawyer, Amit Haddad, but denying that the prosecution deliberately withheld information. Mandelblit also stated he made no decisions in Netanyahu's cases under pressure.