Netanyahu Warns of Foreign Interference in Israeli Elections
Translated & summarized from Jüdische Allgemeine by baba
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned Iran and its allies against interfering in the upcoming Israeli elections, threatening a powerful response. He stated that "all of Israel's enemies want me to lose," including Iran, Hamas, Hezbollah, Turkish President Erdogan, New York Mayor Mamdani, and Palestinian Authority President Abbas. Netanyahu also addressed Iran's nuclear program, claiming operations prevented an imminent threat and that the regime continues to pursue nuclear and missile capabilities. He suggested a shared strategic understanding with US President Trump regarding potential military actions against Iran.
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- Prime Minister Netanyahu warned Iran and allies against interfering in Israeli elections, threatening a strong response.
- Netanyahu stated "all of Israel's enemies want me to lose," naming Iran, Hamas, Hezbollah, Erdogan, Mamdani, and Abbas.
- He claimed Israeli operations prevented Iran from developing nuclear bombs a year ago.
- Netanyahu believes Iran continues to pursue nuclear and ballistic missile capabilities.
- He suggested a shared strategic understanding with US President Trump on potential military actions against Iran.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned of potential attempts by Iran and its allies to influence the upcoming Israeli election, citing intelligence from the military and Mossad. In an interview with the Jerusalem Post, Netanyahu stated that any such interference would be a grave mistake, prompting a response of "force and power they cannot even imagine." He suggested that Iran and its proxies might carry out attacks to undermine Israel's security and military achievements.
Netanyahu framed the election within a broader security context, asserting that Israel has emerged as the strongest power in the Middle East since the October 7, 2023 Hamas massacre. He claimed that "90 percent of the work" against Iran and its allies is complete, with the remaining task being to prevent the Islamic Republic from rebuilding its military capabilities. He also identified Iran's nuclear program as the primary threat, stating that Israeli operations had curbed an immediate danger but not eliminated the fundamental risk.
Expressing his belief that "all of Israel's enemies want me to lose," Netanyahu listed Iran's leadership, Hamas, Hezbollah, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, and Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas as wishing for his defeat. He linked his political future directly to the country's security situation.
Regarding Iran's nuclear ambitions, Netanyahu claimed that Iran was close to developing nuclear bombs a year ago, and that "Operation Rising Lion" and "Operation Roaring Lion" prevented this. He warned that the current Iranian regime will continue to pursue nuclear and ballistic missile capabilities as long as it remains in power. Netanyahu estimated Iran's goal was an arsenal of 20,000 ballistic missiles, a threat considered existential, though Israeli security agencies estimate Iran possesses over 1,000 missiles, compared to his estimate of more than 1,000.
Discussing a potential new military operation against Iran, Netanyahu alluded to a shared understanding with US President Donald Trump on the strategic situation, stating, "President Trump recognizes what I recognize." He did not specify targets but reiterated that Iran would rebuild its military capabilities under the current regime.
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