Benjamin Netanyahu: 'We saved Israel from the threat of nuclear destruction'

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared that a military campaign targeting Iran has successfully prevented Tehran from developing nuclear weapons in the near future, thereby neutralizing an existential threat to the Jewish state. He asserted that Israel was saved from nuclear annihilation.

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We saved Israel from the threat of nuclear destruction. Without major military operations conducted with the United States, Iran would already have nuclear bombs.

"Without major military operations conducted with the United States, Iran would already have nuclear bombs," Netanyahu stated, adding that this danger has been removed for "years." He reiterated Israel's unwavering stance, vowing, "With or without a deal, as long as I am prime minister of Israel, this will not happen," regarding Iran acquiring nuclear weapons.

Tehran consistently denies allegations of nuclear weapons development, maintaining that its nuclear program is exclusively for peaceful, civilian purposes. Netanyahu also indicated that Israel's campaign against Iran and its regional allies is ongoing. "Israeli forces will remain in security zones in Gaza, southern Lebanon, and Syria for as long as necessary," he said.

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With or without a deal, as long as I am prime minister of Israel, this will not happen.

Addressing potential disagreements with U.S. President Donald Trump, Netanyahu acknowledged that they do not always share the same views but emphasized his responsibility for Israel's security interests. The comments come as the U.S. and Iran reportedly agreed on a framework deal to end over three months of conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, with formal signing expected in Switzerland. However, Netanyahu expressed uncertainty about the final details of the agreement.

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Israeli forces will remain in security zones in Gaza, southern Lebanon, and Syria for as long as necessary.

Within Israel, the potential deal has faced criticism from opposition politicians, who have described it as a capitulation to Iran. The article also includes a note about user comments being restricted to registered users on the Vecernji List website, in accordance with Croatian law.

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We still do not know what the agreement will look like.