Israeli PM Netanyahu warns of potentially hostile future US president, calls for alliances with India, Latin America
- On Tuesday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared at Tel Hai University in Kiryat Shmona that Israel will "bring peace with Lebanon," identifying the complete elimination of the Iranian regime as the primary objective.
- Following a Sunday call with President Donald Trump, Netanyahu stated the two leaders discussed "the importance of eliminating the Iranian regime," which he likened to a "head of this poisonous octopus."
- In a Truth Social post on Sunday, Trump praised Netanyahu as a "Great Warrior Prime Minister" and a "Partner for Peace," while adding the United States would act alone if Netanyahu loses reelection.
- Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth made an unannounced visit to Israel on Monday and met with Netanyahu, according to reports on Tuesday.
- The Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed by Iran amid conflict, while trade sanctions and a maritime blockade have severely impacted Iran's oil export revenues and regional energy supplies.
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Netanyahu Says Israel Still Committed to Removing Iran’s Regime
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Oct. 20 said his government is still committed to removing the Iranian regime, after speaking with U.S. President Donald Trump in recent days about the conflict. Alongside the United States, Israel launched initial strikes against Iran starting in February. However, the country hasn’t directly struck Iran in months, with the U.S. military carrying the entirety of the combat operation. “Finishing the j…
"To complete the work is to overthrow the terrorist regime in Iran: the head of that poisonous octopus. If you cut off his head, everything else will collapse. We will also have peace with Lebanon. (ANSA)
Netanyahu spoke with Trump on Sunday about the importance of removing the Iranian regime, according to Reuters.
US President predicts victory for Netanyahu in next week's Israeli election, video of call between the two shows
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