Altering Historical past: Netanyahu Reveals the Large Shifts within the Struggle Agains – JP
On the 13th day of the current war, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held his first press conference since the launch of Operation Roaring Lion, delivering a resolute message regarding Israel’s military objectives and the shifting regional landscape. Standing before the nation, the Prime Minister asserted that the joint efforts of Israel and the United States have achieved immense milestones that are currently rewriting the balance of power in the Middle East. Netanyahu detailed the systematic destruction of Iran’s nuclear infrastructure and its proxy networks, describing the current moment as a historic turning point that establishes Israel as a global power. While highlighting the success of military strikes, he also directed a significant portion of his speech toward the Iranian public, suggesting that the opportunity for internal revolution and freedom from tyranny is closer than ever before.
Dismantling the Iranian Threat
Netanyahu framed the current war as the culmination of thirty years of warnings regarding the Iranian threat, noting that the regime has historically operated on three levels: the creation of an axis of evil, the building of a massive ballistic missile array, and the clandestine pursuit of nuclear weapons. The Prime Minister confirmed that Israeli operations have dealt a fatal blow to the regime’s nuclear scientists and its underground facilities. He stated, “If we had not acted immediately, within months Iran’s death industry would have become immune to any injury”. Netanyahu also commented on the recent changes in Iranian leadership following the elimination of the previous Supreme Leader, dismissing the current successor as a mere “puppet of the Revolutionary Guard” who is unable to appear in public.
A Call for Internal Revolution
A primary focus of the Prime Minister’s address was the role of the Iranian citizens in deciding the future of their country. While the military targets the regime’s security apparatus, including the Basij forces, Netanyahu clarified that a total regime collapse is a possibility but not a certainty that can be promised by external force alone. “The moment of your departure for freedom is approaching. At the end of the day it depends on you, it is in your hands,” he told the Iranian people. He used a traditional metaphor to describe the limits of military intervention, stating, “You can lead a person to the trough, but you cannot make him drink”. He emphasized that while the Air Force provides the necessary space for change, the final step toward regime change remains with the local population.
The Northern Front and the U.S. Alliance
Regarding the ongoing war against Hezbollah in Lebanon, Netanyahu warned the Lebanese government that they are “playing with fire” by allowing the terrorist organization to operate within their borders. He dismissed claims that Hezbollah remains a dominant force, noting that their previous arsenal of 150,000 missiles has been largely neutralized. “We struck a huge blow. They have residual capability left,” he explained, promising that the terrorist group will pay a “very heavy price” if they continue their aggression.
Netanyahu also took the opportunity to praise the unprecedented coordination with U.S. President Donald Trump, revealing that the two leaders speak almost every day. He described their relationship as “a hundred times stronger” and focused on the future of humanity. Finally, when questioned about his personal legal battles and a potential pardon from President Herzog, Netanyahu labeled the legal proceedings a “political hunt” and a “circus” that should be ended to allow the government to focus entirely on defeating the nation’s enemies.