The country is “stronger than ever<\/b>,” Israel Prime Minister Benyamin Netanyahu<\/b> said in an Independence Day speech.<\/p>\n
In a videotaped message shown at a torch-lighting ceremony in Jerusalem, Netanyahu praised Israel’s “fight against the forces of evil” and its military achievements<\/b>, stressing close cooperation with the United States.<\/p>\n
As he said, the “Iranian axis” is waging war against Israel’s very existence, calling it a “revival war”<\/b> – the official name of the conflict with Hamas in Gaza. He acknowledged that there have been heavy casualties, but stressed that the country will continue to fight.<\/p>\n
Referring to military operations, he noted that Israel has taken “bold actions” to counter the threat from Iran<\/b>, noting the danger posed by Tehran’s nuclear and ballistic missile programs.<\/p>\n
He also argued that relations with the US, under President Donald Trump, have been strengthened to an unprecedented level<\/b>, and spoke of strikes that have weakened Iran’s ability to threaten Israel.<\/p>\n
The Israeli prime minister also touched on other fronts, saying that all hostages have returned from Gaza, without distinguishing between the living and the dead<\/b>. He also stressed that operations against Hamas are continuing<\/b>, with the aim of making it no longer a threat.<\/p>\n
On Lebanon<\/b>, he said that Hezbollah has been heavily hit<\/b>, while in Syria a security zone has been established up to Mount Hermon, with the aim of protecting Israel and the Druze.<\/p>\n
He concluded by stressing that Israel is advancing “on all fronts” and expressed confidence that victory will be achieved<\/b>, enhancing the country’s security and future.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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