Netanyahu declares Israel stronger than ever, cites military gains
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel is stronger than it has ever been and highlighted a series of recent military achievements, including the capture of Lebanon's Beaufort Castle and the establishment of buffer zones in multiple regions. He also announced a shift in policy toward Hezbollah and referenced ongoing efforts against Iran and its proxies.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel is stronger than it has ever been.
He said Israel captured Lebanon's Beaufort Castle, according to Times of Israel. He also said Israel has "broken through the barrier of fear" and vowed a "dramatic shift" in policy against Hezbollah, both reported by Times of Israel. France requested an emergency UN Security Council session over Israel's advances, Times of Israel added.
Netanyahu said his pursuit of "total victory" against Iran and its proxies never ends, as reported by Jewish News. He said Israel has put off threats and weakened its adversaries considerably and that Israel has more work to do, also according to Jewish News. He added that Israel will take care of what is left of the Iranian axis, Jewish News reported.
He touted the killing of much of the leadership of Hamas, Hezbollah and Iran, and said Israel established buffer zones in Gaza, Lebanon and Syria, both statements reported by Jewish News.
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