Extended interview: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
In a Nutshell
Netanyahu declares the war with Iran ongoing until its nuclear materials, enrichment sites, proxies like Hezbollah, and ballistic missiles are fully eliminated, crediting joint US-Israel strikes for degrading Iran's capabilities and preventing nuclear weaponization. Israel has achieved strategic dominance by smashing the Iran-led terror axis, securing a buffer against invasions, and fostering expanding Arab alliances like the Abraham Accords, while proposing to end US military aid in favor of equal partnerships. He urges resolve against fanaticism, combats anti-Israel social media propaganda and resurgent antisemitism, and vows accountability for October 7th failures amid protecting minorities like Christians.
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Mr. Prime Minister, is the war with Iran over? And if it isn't, who will decide when it is? The war accomplished a great deal, but it's not over because there's still nuclear material, enriched uranium that has to be taken out of Iran. There are still enrichment sites that have to be dismantled. There are still proxies that Iran supports. There are ballistic missiles that they still want to produce. Much has been degraded, but all of that is still there, and there's work to be done.
This war cannot end until all those things are eliminated. Certainly want to get the nuclear material out and enrichment sites dismantled. Curbed a lot, degraded a lot of their missile production sites, but the agreement should cover all these areas, including the proxies. Can it end with a blockade and economic pressure as President Trump has led now, with non-military means? Fine if it can be accomplished. But if not, both the United States and Israel agree that if necessary, can re-engage them militarily.
If necessary, how to envision highly enriched uranium removed from Iran? Go in and take it out with special forces from Israel, special forces of the United States working in tandem under international supervision. President Trump said publicly he wants to go in there, and he's right. He's very committed. It can be done physically if there's an agreement. That's the best way.
What if there isn't an agreement? Can it be taken out by force? Not going to talk about military possibilities, plans, or anything of the kind.
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