Netanyahu: Without Israeli strikes on Iran, ‘you were all in danger of mass death’

Key Points:

• Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu emphasized that Iran will not obtain nuclear weapons under his leadership, citing Israel's military operation "Rising Lion" as having delayed Iran's nuclear progress and saved Israel from immediate annihilation.
• Netanyahu defended Israel's post-October 7 military doctrine, stating the country will no longer tolerate terror groups near its communities and has established deep security zones in Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria to protect its citizens.
• He highlighted Israel's strategic achievements, including striking Iran's terror infrastructure and plans to build new regional and international alliances while ensuring weapons independence.
• Netanyahu acknowledged differences with U.S. President Donald Trump but stressed his commitment to Israel's interests and rejected the notion that removing Iran's existential threat was defined as a war goal, instead framing it as pushing back nuclear and missile threats.
• Regarding the emerging U.S.-Iran agreement, Netanyahu expressed skepticism, noting that the deal prioritizes reopening the Strait of Hormuz over Israel's key demands such as dismantling Iran's nuclear and missile capabilities, which Israel views as a strategic setback.