Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has once again threatened to respond to Iran’s retaliatory attack, claiming his country has the “right” to do so. In his television speech, Netanyahu once again stated that Israel will respond to Iran’s retaliatory missile attack.
“WE WILL DO THIS”
Saying that Iran “fired hundreds of missiles at Israeli territory in the largest ballistic missile attack in history”, Netanyahu threatened to respond to these attacks and said, “It is Israel’s duty and right to defend itself and respond to these attacks, we will do this.” he said.
REACTION TO FRANCE: ‘Shame on them’
Speaking about French President Emmanuel Macron’s call for an arms embargo on Israel, Netanyahu said that the call was “shameful”. Netanyahu said, “Today, Israel is defending itself on seven fronts against the enemies of civilization. While Israel is fighting the forces of barbarism led by Iran, all civilized countries must stand firm with Israel. However, President Macron and other Western leaders are now calling for an arms embargo against Israel.” “They are there. Shame on them,” he said.
Arguing that Israel would win even without the help of France and the states that support the arms embargo, Netanyahu said, “However, their shame will continue long after the war is won. Rest assured, Israel will fight for us and for peace and security in the world until it wins this war.”
ISRAEL HIT BEIRUT AGAIN
In Beirut, the capital of Lebanon, which is under Israeli attack, violent explosions occurred at points targeted by Israel. Smoke began to rise after multiple explosions, one of which was violent, at different points in the south of the city.
Shortly before the explosions, Israeli Army Spokesperson Avichay Adraee published a map containing some areas on his social media account X and asked the residents of the areas marked on the map to evacuate immediately.
Following Iran’s retaliatory attack, Netanyahu and Israel’s military and political leaders threatened a “major military response” against Tehran without setting any date, while some Israeli officials are calling for an attack on Iran’s nuclear and oil facilities.
Israeli official television KAN announced today that the Netanyahu government “decided to launch a strong and major attack on Iran.” It was reported that preparations to respond to Iran were “made in coordination with Washington.” (AA-IHA)