Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared at the Hebrew New Year ceremony Saturday that Israel has the ability to overthrow the Iranian regime, calling it the 'primary mission that still lies ahead of us.' He said the regime is 'weaker than ever' and that the threat of annihilation has been averted after three years of the 'War of Resurrection' and Operation Roaring Lion. Netanyahu warned enemies: 'Do not mess with us.'
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered the remarks during a Rosh Hashanah toast with the IDF General Staff Forum at the Kirya military headquarters in Tel Aviv. He stated that the Iranian regime, which he accused of seeking nuclear weapons to annihilate Israel, is now "weaker than ever" and that Israel has the ability to topple it "once and for all." Netanyahu framed the mission as "within reach" and credited the achievements of the past three years, including what he termed the "War of Resurrection" and Operation Roaring Lion, with removing the immediate threat.
The Zioneer has previously reported on Netanyahu's consistent position regarding Iran. In an August 31 interview with Channel 14, he stated that defeating the Iranian regime would eliminate the Hamas and Hezbollah terrorist organizations, and that Iran would not obtain nuclear weapons while he is prime minister. In a separate statement on June 15, Netanyahu said Israel had "removed the threat of annihilation" and that Iran would not get nuclear weapons. His latest remarks reaffirm that objective, with a more explicit call for regime change.
The Iranian regime is currently under severe economic pressure from a U.S.-led blockade and faces continued military operations from Israel and its allies. Netanyahu's assessment that the regime is flailing and fighting for survival aligns with Israeli defense assessments, though the Prime Minister did not provide specifics regarding operational plans to achieve the stated goal.
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