On whether the disarmament of Hamas is achievable, Netanyahu remained cautiously optimistic: “I think we have to give it a chance,” noting the possibility of an international stabilization force. On broader diplomatic efforts, Netanyahu spoke of prospects for peace with Saudi Arabia and other Muslim-majority countries: “I think it’s possible precisely because of the great achievements that we had fighting Iran and its axis… people are open to a peace agreement.” He credited Israel’s military strength and economic success as motivating factors: “We’re just a high-tech juggernaut.” When asked about criticism that he is prolonging the war for political gain, Netanyahu responded sharply: “This is so vicious and so false… I’ve been to war… One of my best friends died in my arms… That’s the last thing I want.” He emphasized his mission to transform military victory into lasting peace: “What I want to do is to secure the future of Israel and to give it a future of peace, prosperity, and security.”
Author: Israel National News
Published at: 2025-12-30 23:34:32
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