Netanyahu Denies Trump Prevented Iran Attack, Vows Regime Change
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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu denied reports that President Donald Trump prevented an Israeli attack on Iran in October, stating Israel would act independently if needed. Netanyahu revealed he directed the Mossad and IDF to work towards overthrowing the Iranian regime, calling it the only long-term solution. He assessed 90% of military objectives against Iran are complete and discussed Israel's responsibility for disarming Hamas in Gaza.
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- Prime Minister Netanyahu denied reports that President Trump prevented an Israeli attack on Iran.
- Netanyahu stated Israel would act independently against Iran, even without U.S. approval.
- He directed the Mossad and IDF to work towards overthrowing the Iranian regime.
- Netanyahu believes regime change in Iran is the only long-term solution to the nuclear threat.
- He assessed that 90% of Israel's military objectives against Iran are complete.
- Netanyahu stated Israel will be responsible for disarming Hamas in Gaza.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday denied reports that U.S. President Donald Trump had prevented an Israeli strike on Iran earlier in October. Speaking in an interview with Channel 7, Netanyahu dismissed a Financial Times report claiming Trump had halted such an operation. He stated that Israel would act independently if necessary, even without American approval, emphasizing that "our existence is not a subject for negotiation."
Netanyahu elaborated on Israel's actions against Iran's nuclear program, explaining that he had informed Trump of Israel's plans and even proposed a joint strike on the Fordow facility using B-2 bombers. He asserted that Israel would have proceeded regardless of U.S. participation, though he noted Trump later joined the operation on the tenth day of the campaign.
The Prime Minister also revealed his directive to the Mossad and the IDF to work towards the overthrow of the Iranian regime, which he described as the only long-term solution to the nuclear threat. He compared the effort to the Allied fight against Nazi Germany, arguing that as long as the current regime remains in power, Israel will face nuclear threats and the strengthening of regional terror organizations.
Netanyahu assessed that Israel had completed 90% of its military objectives against Iran and regional terror groups, with 10% remaining. He stressed the importance of continued cooperation with the U.S. to achieve the ultimate goal of regime change, which he believes would also weaken Hamas and Hezbollah by cutting off Iranian support.
Regarding the situation in Gaza, Netanyahu stated that Israel would ultimately be responsible for disarming Hamas, as no international force had agreed to undertake the task. He affirmed that Israel would maintain security control over the areas it occupies in the Strip and that Hamas has been significantly weakened. He also discussed post-election government formation, favoring a right-wing coalition and opposing the establishment of a Palestinian state.
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