Netanyahu Vows to 'Cut Off the Head of the Iranian Octopus'
Translated & summarized from Vesty by baba
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to "cut off the head of the Iranian octopus" by overthrowing the Iranian regime, directing the IDF, Mossad, and security forces to act. He cited U.S. President Donald Trump's agreement to support such action. The remarks came amid reports Trump blocked an Israeli strike on Iran before upcoming elections. Defense Minister Israel Katz warned Iran against attacking Israel, stating the country would retaliate severely.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the IDF, Mossad, and security forces to overthrow Iran's regime.
- Netanyahu stated U.S. President Donald Trump agreed to "finish the job" of dealing with Iran with Israel.
- Reports indicate Trump blocked an Israeli plan to strike Iran before upcoming elections.
- Defense Minister Israel Katz warned Iran and Hezbollah of severe retaliation if they attack Israel.
- Israel's Attorney General blocked a live broadcast of Netanyahu's speech due to election campaigning concerns.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared on Wednesday, October 21, that the only way to eliminate the existential threat posed by Iran is to overthrow its regime. Speaking at a graduation ceremony for IDF officers at the Bahad 1 training base, Netanyahu stated, "Mojtaba Khamenei pulled the pin, and Iran is again trying to create death bombs." He asserted that his directive to the IDF, Mossad, and security forces is to "cut off the head of the octopus and definitively sever its tentacles by destroying Hamas and Hezbollah."
Netanyahu also referenced a conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump, stating that Trump "is ready to finish the job, but will do it only with you, with the State of Israel." These remarks followed reports that Trump had blocked an Israeli plan to strike Iran before the upcoming Israeli Knesset elections on October 27 and U.S. midterm elections on November 3.
The Attorney General, Gali Baharav-Miara, prohibited a live broadcast of Netanyahu's speech due to concerns about prohibited election campaigning. Consequently, the IDF did not stream the prime minister's address on its website, with the army's press service explaining the decision was due to the proximity of the elections.
Minister of Defense Israel Katz also addressed the graduates, characterizing the Iranian regime as being at its weakest point in history, which could lead to reckless actions. He noted recent attempts by Iran and its proxies to organize terrorist attacks that could influence the Israeli elections. Katz warned, "If Iran attacks Israel, it will burn," and stated Israel would not withdraw from security zones in Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza, adding that Hezbollah would face severe repercussions if it joined an Iranian attack.
IDF Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir emphasized the IDF's role as a people's army, where unity is key to its strength, and urged the graduating officers to lead with courage and wisdom, fighting for the people of Israel.
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