Netanyahu: Israel achieved goals, praises operation with U.S.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared that Israel achieved its objectives in a recent military operation against Iran, characterizing it as a crucial strategic success. In his first public remarks since the U.S. and Iran announced a conflict-ending agreement, Netanyahu asserted that the operation averted the threat of nuclear annihilation for Israel.

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The most important thing is that we saved the State of Israel from the danger of destruction by nuclear weapons.

"The most important thing is that we saved the State of Israel from the danger of destruction by nuclear weapons," Netanyahu stated, adding that millions of Israelis were protected from mass casualties. He pledged that Iran would never be allowed to possess nuclear weapons, regardless of the terms of the new U.S.-Iran agreement.

According to Netanyahu, the joint operation with the U.S. destroyed critical Iranian infrastructure, including nuclear facilities and missile production sites. He outlined two core goals achieved: eliminating the nuclear threat and substantially degrading Iran's missile capabilities. "We have achieved both," he declared, noting that Iranian nuclear scientists and senior leaders were neutralized.

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I am not mistaken at all. We wanted to eliminate two existential threats hanging over our heads: nuclear and missile. We have achieved both.

Netanyahu highlighted that the operation created a "credible military threat" against Iran, bolstering any future diplomatic agreements. "Every agreement must be backed by a credible military threat," he said. Despite acknowledging the U.S.-Iran agreement, he stressed that security risks to Israel persist, citing Tehran and its regional allies as long-term threats.

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Every agreement must be backed by a credible military threat.

Consequently, Israel will maintain its security zones in Gaza, southern Lebanon, and parts of Syria. "We will remain in these security zones as long as necessary to protect our country," Netanyahu affirmed, vowing to prevent armed groups from establishing bases near borders, digging tunnels, or preparing attacks against Israeli citizens.

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We will remain in these security zones as long as necessary to protect our country.