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Netanyahu: Hezbollah left with a fraction of prewar missile arsenal

From Jerusalem Post · () English

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  • Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Hezbollah now possesses only 7% to 8% of its pre-war missile arsenal.
  • Netanyahu issued a direct threat to Iranian leadership, warning of severe consequences if they attack Israel.
  • He also highlighted the rapid rebuilding and growth of communities in the Gaza border region, surpassing pre-war population figures.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared that Hezbollah's missile capabilities have been drastically reduced, stating the group now holds merely 7% to 8% of its initial missile stockpile from the war's outset. This assertion came during his address at the Negev Conference in Dimona.

Netanyahu also directed a stern warning towards Iranian leadership, implying that any future attacks on Israel would be met with a response far more severe than any seen before. "Do not count on there being quiet if you attack us. Nor will it be a repeat of what happened before. It will be much worse," he stated.

Shifting focus to domestic recovery, Netanyahu emphasized the accelerated rehabilitation of communities in the Gaza border region. He noted that the population in the Tekuma region, in particular, is growing at an unprecedented rate, exceeding pre-war numbers. He also commented on urban development in Dimona, contrasting its current vibrancy with a past characterized by vacant apartments.

Do not count on there being quiet if you attack us. Nor will it be a repeat of what happened before. It will be much worse.

— Benjamin NetanyahuPrime Minister of Israel, issuing a direct threat to Iranian leadership.
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