Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday at the opening of a cabinet meeting that Iran will not obtain nuclear weapons as long as he is prime minister, and that no Palestinian state will be established in Gaza or Judea and Samaria under his leadership. He reiterated Israel's rejection of the 15-point plan, stating the IDF will not withdraw until Hamas is fully disarmed, including all weapons from heavy to light. Netanyahu also noted recent operations in Lebanon, including the killing of terrorists on the Ali Taher ridge.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a comprehensive security and policy statement at the opening of the weekly cabinet meeting on Sunday, covering Iran, Lebanon, Gaza, and the Palestinian issue.
Following The Zioneer's earlier bulletin at 14:00, which reported Netanyahu's rejection of the 15-point plan and his demand for full Hamas disarmament, the Prime Minister expanded on his positions in a wide-ranging address. He reiterated that Iran will not obtain nuclear weapons 'with or without a deal' as long as he is prime minister, stating that Israel has removed the threat of annihilation. Netanyahu also noted that Iran has not attacked Israel directly, arguing that Tehran fears the blow Israel would deliver.
On Lebanon, Netanyahu confirmed that Israel has been operating forcefully in recent days, including killing terrorists on the Ali Taher ridge, without providing further operational details. He emphasized that the IDF is working with 'wisdom and determination' to neutralize threats.
Regarding the Palestinian issue, Netanyahu stated unequivocally that no Palestinian state will be established in Gaza or Judea and Samaria under his leadership. He rejected the 15-point document and defined full disarmament of Hamas as encompassing all weapons, from heavy to light, rejecting any 'fictitious' disarmament.
The Prime Minister also praised President Trump and the strategic partnership with the United States against Iran's nuclear ambitions, while asserting Israel's ability to stand firm even against its best friends when necessary.
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