Prime Minister Netanyahu said Monday that the October 7 massacre taught him a simple principle — Israel will not allow terror organizations to establish themselves on its borders. Speaking in a closed forum, he said Israel has broken the barrier of fear and is striking those who seek its life, according to Amit Segal (N12).
Prime Minister Netanyahu made the remarks on Monday evening in a closed forum, as reported by Amit Segal (N12). The statement comes amid an ongoing multi-front campaign, with the IDF active in Gaza, southern Lebanon, and against Iranian-backed threats. Netanyahu did not reference a specific operational development but framed the current posture as a direct consequence of the October 7, 2023, massacre. The prime minister's language — 'we broke the barrier of fear' — echoes earlier security assessments circulating in Israeli channels that argued Israeli deterrence had been restored through strikes on Hezbollah and Iranian targets. As The Zioneer previously reported, Netanyahu told ministers earlier Monday that Israel must preserve freedom of action, warning there is 'no immunity, not in Beirut nor Tehran.' The remarks also follow commentary by analysts warning that Hezbollah is attempting to 'normalize' border breaches; Netanyahu's framing appears to reject a cautious posture. No new operational announcements accompanied the statement.
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