ACHIEVING PEACE THROUGH A NUCLEAR STOCKPILE: Netanyahu says Iran strives for nuclear bomb ‘stockpile’ to destroy Israel
Netanyahu: Iran seeking to develop a "stockpile" of nuclear bombs aimed at destroying Israel
"Iran is striving to develop a stockpile of nuclear bombs to destroy us, equipped with long-range missiles, intercontinental missiles that Iran is trying to develop," Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday.
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Published October 28,2024
Tehran, which supports Hamas, warned it would "respond firmly and effectively" to Israel's strikes at the weekend.
The war in Gaza has drawn in Tehran-backed allies of Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas, including Hezbollah in Lebanon.
Netanyahu said Monday that "the fanatical axis of evil led by Iran threatens to destroy our country and threatens to take over other countries".
It "aspires to take control of our region by force," he said, adding that Israel is the "real barrier in Iran's path".
"Because according to Iran, if Israel falls, many countries will fall along with it. The entire Middle East will fall into its hands."
The UN Security Council will meet later on Monday at Iran's request. Tehran has urged the world to condemn Saturday's strikes, which authorities said killed four soldiers and caused some damage.
The war in Gaza has drawn in Tehran-backed allies of Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas, including Hezbollah in Lebanon.
Netanyahu said Monday that "the fanatical axis of evil led by Iran threatens to destroy our country and threatens to take over other countries".
It "aspires to take control of our region by force," he said, adding that Israel is the "real barrier in Iran's path".
"Because according to Iran, if Israel falls, many countries will fall along with it. The entire Middle East will fall into its hands."
The UN Security Council will meet later on Monday at Iran's request. Tehran has urged the world to condemn Saturday's strikes, which authorities said killed four soldiers and caused some damage.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday that Iran seeks to develop a “stockpile” of nuclear bombs aimed at destroying Israel, two days after Israel bombed military targets in the Islamic Republic.
“Iran is striving to develop a stockpile of nuclear bombs to destroy us, equipped with long-range missiles, intercontinental missiles that Iran is trying to develop,” Netanyahu said in a speech to lawmakers as Israel’s parliament began its winter session. “Iran could threaten the entire world at any point.”
“Iran is striving to develop a stockpile of nuclear bombs to destroy us, equipped with long-range missiles, intercontinental missiles that Iran is trying to develop,” Netanyahu said in a speech to lawmakers as Israel’s parliament began its winter session. “Iran could threaten the entire world at any point.”
Netanyahu also said he “aspires to achieve peace” with Arab countries.
“I aspire to continue the process I went through a few years ago, with the signing of the historic Abraham Accords, in order to achieve peace with other Arab countries,” he said.
“I aspire to continue the process I went through a few years ago, with the signing of the historic Abraham Accords, in order to achieve peace with other Arab countries,” he said.
- Israel, under the US-brokered 2020 accords, normalized relations with four Arab countries – the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Morocco and Sudan.
- Since then, Israel, with US support, has sought to also include other nations, particularly Saudi Arabia.
Live: Netanyahu says Iran seeks 'stockpile' of nuclear bombs to 'destroy Israel'
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Prime MinisterBinyamin Netanyahu said that Iran seeks to develop a "stockpile" of nuclear bombsaimed at destroying Israel, two days after Israel bombed military targets in the Islamic republic.
Israel launched fresh strikes on Tyrein southern Lebanon, hours after its military warned residents to evacuate and following an earlier raid that killed at least seven people.
- The UN Security Council will hold an emergency meetingon Monday at Iran’s request, following an Israeli strike on Saturday that targeted Iranian military facilities and killed four soldiers.
- Death toll from Israeli attacks in Lebanon climbs to 2,710, health ministry says
Sunday's toll was 38 deaths and 124 injuries.
Iran at disadvantage after Israel's air strikes, defense minister says
Israel’s defence minister said on Monday that Iran is at a disadvantage that can be exploited in the future after Israel’s air strikes over the weekend.
“You have conducted accurate strikes on their radars and air defence systems, which creates a huge disadvantage for the enemy when we will want to strike later,” Defence Minister Yoav Gallant said while meeting air force leaders.
“You have also damaged their production capabilities, which changes the balance of power. Their supplies are now set, and this affects their calculus. Both their attack and defensive capabilities have been weakened."
Israel’s defence minister said on Monday that Iran is at a disadvantage that can be exploited in the future after Israel’s air strikes over the weekend.
“You have conducted accurate strikes on their radars and air defence systems, which creates a huge disadvantage for the enemy when we will want to strike later,” Defence Minister Yoav Gallant said while meeting air force leaders.
“You have also damaged their production capabilities, which changes the balance of power. Their supplies are now set, and this affects their calculus. Both their attack and defensive capabilities have been weakened."
The document "contains evidence which shows how the government of Israel has violated the genocide convention by promoting the destruction of Palestinians living in Gaza", the presidency said amid claims that Israel has denied.
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