Netanyahu says Israel will be first to solve global explosive drone problem

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared that Israel is poised to become the first country globally to resolve the issue of explosive drones. Speaking at the Federation of Local Authorities in Israel Conference, Netanyahu highlighted Israel's significant military successes against groups like Hezbollah, which frequently deploys explosive drones toward Israeli territory and troops in southern Lebanon.

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Today, there is a security zone there that prevents Hezbollah and its remnants from invading the Galilee, because that was the plan. We are destroying all of this underground infrastructure.

Netanyahu described Israel's progress against hostile actors as "unbelievable," emphasizing that operations have continued despite considerable international pressure. He stated that halting military operations, such as in Rafah, would have yielded no results. The Prime Minister also pointed to the appointment of Col. Ayub Kayuf as the new commander of the Golani Brigade in Lebanon as a sign of ongoing efforts.

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If we had followed the suggestion to stop at Rafah, we would have gotten nada, zero, nothing. That is not who we are.

Regarding Iran's nuclear ambitions, Netanyahu reiterated his lifelong dedication to preventing Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons. He recounted defying international admonitions against military operations or eliminating Iranian leadership, stating, "I did not listen to them." Netanyahu asserted that Israel has no alternative but to fight, even at the risk of losing global support, and informed then-US President Donald Trump of plans to enter Iran without seeking approval.

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I have dedicated most of my adult life to preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. They told us: 'A military operation in Iran? You are forbidden from doing that.' 'Eliminating the leadership of Iran? No, no, not that,’ so I did not listen to them.

Netanyahu acknowledged ongoing challenges in Lebanon against Hezbollah, in Gaza against Hamas, and concerning the threat from Iran. However, he stressed that "the result is monumental" in operations where commanders are tested on the ground. He concluded by reaffirming his commitment to preventing Iran's nuclear weapon development and ensuring Israel's security as long as he serves as Prime Minister.

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We are going into Iran, because I am not waiting for these oppressors who declare openly that they want to destroy us… I will not let that happen.