Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told the NYT DealBook Summit on Wednesday that Israel’s war on Gaza, along with neighbouring countries and regional movements, is “never-ending.”⁠

 

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#Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told the NYT DealBook Summit on Wednesday that Israel’s war on Gaza, along with neighbouring countries and regional movements, is “never-ending.”⁠

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“We won this war, but it’s never-ending. It’s like, you know, if you have cancer and you take it out, you know, it can still come back. With certain types of cancer, but if you don’t take it out, you die,” Netanyahu said.⁠
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He claimed that Israel dismantled Iran’s nuclear capabilities by targeting and killing their top scientists and commanders.⁠
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Despite declaring victory, he said that Iran will “try again”, adding that Israel must focus on defeating the remaining “proxies” and shaping the future of Gaza as well as Lebanon.

At a Jerusalem summit, PM pledges expanded military and security cooperation with Greece and Cyprus, warns Iran that any aggression would draw a harsh response, and signals resolve against regional ambitions threatening stability in eastern Mediterranean

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a joint news conference Monday evening with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides following bilateral and trilateral meetings at a high‑profile summit in Jerusalem.

Asked about rising tensions with Iran amid recent military drills, reports of increased ballistic missile production and regional threats, Netanyahu said Israel is closely monitoring developments and preparing accordingly. “We know Iran has been conducting exercises recently,” he said. “We are tracking it, making the necessary preparations. And I want to make clear to Iran — any action will be met with a very sharp response.”

Netanyahu also issued a pointed message to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan without naming him directly. “Those who fantasize they can reestablish their empire and their dominion over our land, I say: forget it. It's not going to happen. Don’t even think about it. We are committed and able to defend ourselves, and our cooperation further enhances that capability. Together, we three genuine democracies in the Eastern Mediterranean shall advance security, prosperity and liberty.”