Netanyahu Links Iran Action to Election Results, Cites 'Total' Impact
Translated & summarized from Now 14 by baba
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that election results will "totally" impact Israel's ability to act against Iran's nuclear program. He believes toppling the Iranian regime is the only solution and that the war in Gaza is progressing towards completion. Netanyahu also discussed security plans for Judea and Samaria and criticized small right-wing parties for potentially harming the right-wing bloc's chances of forming a government.
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- Prime Minister Netanyahu links election outcomes to Israel's ability to act against Iran's nuclear program.
- Netanyahu believes toppling the Iranian regime is the only way to prevent a nuclear Iran.
- He stated that the war in Gaza is progressing and will be completed, including eliminating Hamas and Hezbollah.
- Netanyahu revealed he requested a strong IDF plan to counter threats in Judea and Samaria.
- He urged right-wing voters not to support small parties that could harm the bloc's government-forming chances.
- Netanyahu drew parallels between current threats against him and the atmosphere before Yitzhak Rabin's assassination.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated in a special interview with C14 that the upcoming election results will have a "total" impact on Israel's ability to act against Iran's nuclear program. He suggested that if Gadi Eisenkot and his partners form the next government, they would not take action against Iran, referencing Eisenkot's past remarks about preparing for a nuclear Iran. Netanyahu asserted that living with a nuclear Iran is unacceptable and that the only way to prevent it is by toppling the Iranian regime.
Netanyahu dismissed claims that the war in Gaza is stalled, arguing that Hamas and other enemies of Israel are seeking minor gains to influence the elections and cause his defeat. He believes that all of Israel's enemies want him to lose, as his victory would mean completing the mission against Hamas and Hezbollah. He stated that "100%" completion involves toppling the Iranian regime and eliminating Hamas and Hezbollah, a process he believes will not take years.
Regarding the situation in Judea and Samaria, Netanyahu revealed he had requested a plan from the IDF to counter potential threats, such as the "inversion of barrels" scenario, but declined to provide details on the plan or Israel's potential initiative. He also addressed threats against him and his family, drawing a parallel to the public atmosphere preceding the assassination of former Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin. Netanyahu claimed his political opponents have lost all restraint, calling him and his family traitors and wishing for their murder, while authorities remain silent.
In the latter part of the interview, Netanyahu criticized small right-wing parties, including the one led by Ofer Winter, urging voters not to cast ballots for them. He argued that these parties could siphon votes from the Likud and other right-wing factions, potentially preventing the right-wing bloc from forming a government. Netanyahu specifically warned against voting for Winter, Yaron Zelicha, Moti Lightner, Rabbi Aberjel, Rabbi Berger, and the Noam party, stating that some might not pass the electoral threshold, while others could join a coalition not led by the Likud, effectively transferring votes to the left.
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