Prime Minister Netanyahu said Monday evening that the Gaza Strip no longer poses a real threat to Israel, though he acknowledged there is still work to do. He also stated that Hezbollah has been dealt very heavy blows, and that he is committed to achieving security and prosperity in the north.
Prime Minister Netanyahu assessed Monday evening that the Gaza Strip no longer poses a real strategic threat to Israel, while acknowledging that additional work remains to secure the country's objectives. The assessment was transmitted via his bureau and carried by a subscribed Israeli news channel.
Netanyahu compared the current situation favorably to Israel's position on October 7, 2023, saying the two cannot be equated. He stated that the IDF has dealt very heavy blows to Hezbollah in Lebanon, and affirmed his commitment to security and prosperity in the north.
The remarks come amid a broader public debate over the state of the war effort. Earlier Monday, Defense Minister Katz asserted the IDF will maintain an open-ended presence in security zones in Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza, while commentators such as Kelman Libskind argued Israel's security posture is substantially stronger than before the October 7 massacre. Netanyahu's specific comment on Gaza—calling it non-threatening—marks a departure from his earlier warning that the campaign against Iran and its proxies "is not over."
Netanyahu did not address the Iran front directly in this statement. The phrasing left open whether the current round of confrontation with Iran is considered concluded or dormant.
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