Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has indicated that Israeli military campaigns against Iran, Hamas, and Hezbollah are far from finished. During a speech at an IDF officer graduation event on Thursday, he emphasized that several strategic goals remain.
Addressing the new graduates, Netanyahu confirmed the military is operating with intense focus and energy. He specifically highlighted the killing of Hamas commander Izz al-Din al-Haddad, describing him as a primary mastermind behind the October 7 offensive, and noted that Hamas’s overall strength has significantly declined.
The Prime Minister categorized the October 7 event as the start of a broader attempt by adversaries to dismantle the state of Israel. He labeled the current situation a long-term, multi-front conflict that he equates in significance to Israel’s War of Independence.
Regarding Iran, Netanyahu reaffirmed his commitment to preventing the nation from acquiring nuclear weapons, regardless of any potential international deals. He characterized the ongoing military actions as essential for survival, claiming that failing to act would have allowed Iran to threaten Israel with atomic capabilities today.
