Bennett: 9/11 Result of Ignoring Radical Islam; Iran Nuclear Threat Looms

In an interview with the Christian Broadcasting Network (TBN), former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett articulated a stark warning regarding the persistent threat of radical Islam and its global implications. Bennett, who was in Manhattan during the September 11th attacks, drew a direct line from the international community's past inaction on radical Islam in the Middle East to the devastating events of that day. He emphasized that ignoring such threats allows them to fester and eventually manifest in catastrophic ways.

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I saw those buildings on fire. That’s what happens when you say, ‘The Middle East isn’t our problem, we don’t care.’

Bennett's remarks extended to the current geopolitical climate, particularly concerning Iran's nuclear ambitions. He cautioned that failure to reach a nuclear deal would not only destabilize the Middle East but also pose a direct threat to the United States, warning of the potential for Iran to deploy nuclear ballistic missiles against American soil. This perspective underscores Israel's long-standing concerns about Iran's regional influence and its nuclear program, framing it as an existential threat that demands decisive international action.

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The radical Islamists will come to the Big Satan, to Manhattan, to California, to America, but with nuclear ballistic missiles.

The article further bolsters Bennett's claims by detailing a series of alleged terror plots and hybrid warfare attacks linked to Iran across Europe and the UK. These incidents, including arson attempts on Jewish community sites and synagogues, as well as stabbings, are presented as evidence of Iran's ongoing destabilizing activities. The mention of US intelligence warnings about Iranian influence campaigns aimed at stoking anti-Israel protests in the United States highlights the perceived global reach of this threat. From an Israeli viewpoint, these events confirm a pattern of Iranian aggression that extends far beyond regional conflicts, necessitating a robust and unified international response.

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We have observed actors tied to Iran’s government posing as activists online, seeking to encourage protests, and even providing financial support to protesters.