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Netanyahu Vows 'Absolute Victory,' Defends Pre-Oct. 7 Stance
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared Israel is close to "absolute victory" in the ongoing conflict, dismissing claims he was part of a pre-October 7 intelligence failure. He vowed to pursue this objective if re-elected and to reopen investigations into the events leading up to the attack.
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What happened
- 01Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated Israel is close to achieving "absolute victory" and does not regret his wartime declarations.
- 02Netanyahu rejected claims he was part of the pre-October 7 intelligence failure, blaming security establishment assessments.
- 03If re-elected, Netanyahu pledged to reopen the State Comptroller's investigation and form an inquiry committee with equal representation.
- 04He declared the overthrow of the Iranian regime a strategic objective and affirmed Israel's right to act independently.
- 05Netanyahu insisted Gaza must be demilitarized before reconstruction and reiterated opposition to a Palestinian state.
- 06He vowed to pursue "absolute victory" and stated it is "not far" if current policies continue.
Netanyahu also outlined strategic goals including the overthrow of the Iranian regime and insisted on the demilitarization of Gaza before any reconstruction. He reiterated his opposition to a Palestinian state and his commitment to Israel's security independence.
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