Netanyahu Vows Action Against Palestinian Authority, Iran, and Election Rivals
Translated & summarized from i24NEWS by baba
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to neutralize the Palestinian Authority threat with undisclosed methods and prevent a Palestinian state, while announcing expanded military operations in Hebron and Judea and Samaria. He also pledged to counter Iran's nuclear program and "bring down this regime." Netanyahu discussed domestic politics, warning against splintering the right-wing vote and describing the upcoming election as a close race. He highlighted Israel's strengthened international position and partnership with the U.S. under President Donald Trump.
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- Prime Minister Netanyahu will use unspecified means to neutralize the Palestinian Authority threat.
- Israel will expand military operations in Hebron and conduct extensive counter-terror actions in Judea and Samaria.
- Netanyahu vowed to end Iran's nuclear threat and stated, 'We will bring down this regime.'
- Netanyahu warned that voting for smaller parties could harm the right-wing bloc's election chances.
- The Prime Minister described the upcoming election as a very close race, estimating a 60-60 tie.
- Netanyahu credited strong ties with U.S. President Donald Trump for enhancing Israel's security.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated in a televised interview that he intends to "cancel the threat" posed by the Palestinian Authority through unspecified means, hinting at an element of surprise. Netanyahu announced plans to expand military operations in Hebron, mirroring actions taken in refugee camps, including house-to-house searches for weapons and the destruction of terror infrastructure. He also outlined a broad operation in Judea and Samaria to address remaining terror elements, describing it as the most extensive since the Six-Day War.
Netanyahu further declared Israel's commitment to confronting Iran's nuclear program, stating, "There is a plan that will put an end to the threat" and "We will bring down this regime." He criticized Gadi Eisenkot for suggesting it was possible to live with a nuclear Iran, emphasizing the impossibility of such coexistence. The Prime Minister also expressed optimism about expanding the Abraham Accords, suggesting that more countries are recognizing the need to counter the Iranian threat.
Addressing domestic politics ahead of the elections, Netanyahu revealed he had offered Ofer Vinter a senior position in the Likud party, which Vinter reportedly declined. Netanyahu stressed the Likud's central role in the right-wing bloc and warned that voting for smaller parties like Vinter's could inadvertently benefit the left by splitting the right-wing vote. He also commented on Tzachi Hanegbi's intention to vote for Avigdor Lieberman, attributing it to Hanegbi being personally affected by a past decision. Netanyahu described the election race as extremely close, estimating a 60-60 tie based on polling data, and emphasized the critical importance of every vote.
Concluding his remarks, Netanyahu reflected on Israel's enhanced global standing during the war, citing his strong relationship with U.S. President Donald Trump as a key factor in removing existential threats. He expressed satisfaction with his team and reiterated his promise that Israel has reshaped the Middle East, possessing the strength, determination, and partnerships to ensure its security.
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