Netanyahu Says There Will Be No Forgiveness

Netanyahu said there would be no forgiveness for people he described as murderers, abusers, arsonists, destroyers, looters and kidnappers.

He said anyone involved in attacks against Israel or in holding hostages would eventually be found.

“Anyone who was involved in the attack against us, anyone who held our hostages, is living on borrowed time.”

Netanyahu said Israel would continue pursuing those responsible, saying the country had already reached others involved in the attacks.

Netanyahu Accuses Enemies of Promoting Hatred

Netanyahu also accused Israel’s enemies of being raised with hatred toward Jews and Israelis.

He said this hatred is taught from childhood and described it as deeply rooted in their society.

Netanyahu Says Iran’s Nuclear Plan Was Defeated

Netanyahu said Iran had planned to develop nuclear weapons capable of destroying Israel.

He claimed that Israel and its allies used their combined strength to stop that threat.

“That was Iran’s plan. But with our combined strength, we smashed it.”

Praise for Israeli Soldiers

Netanyahu strongly defended the conduct of Israeli troops, saying:

“The morality of our soldiers is second to none.”

He presented Israeli forces as acting with strong moral standards during the conflict.

Netanyahu Defends Israel’s War

Netanyahu said some world leaders had praised Israel for recovering from the October 7 attack and viewed its actions as showing that what he called the “forces of darkness” could be defeated.

He said some leaders also expressed a desire for young people in their own countries to show similar strength and determination.

Netanyahu Responds to Critics

Netanyahu also criticized leaders who, according to him, make what he called false accusations against Israel and seek to isolate the country.

He rejected those accusations and described Israel’s military campaign as a “War of Revival.”

Netanyahu said Israel’s war was necessary and just, and told Israel’s critics that they should be ashamed of what he called their lies.

Key Points

  • Netanyahu said Israel will not forgive those responsible for attacks and hostage-taking.
  • He said those involved in attacks against Israel remain targets for Israeli efforts to find them.
  • Netanyahu accused Israel’s enemies of promoting hatred toward Jews and Israelis.
  • He said Iran had planned to use nuclear weapons to destroy Israel.
  • Netanyahu credited combined strength with stopping Iran’s alleged nuclear threat.
  • He praised the morality of Israeli soldiers.
  • He rejected criticism from world leaders who, he said, make false accusations against Israel.
  • Netanyahu described Israel’s conflict as a necessary and just “War of Revival.”

Source: Statements by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu