Netanyahu wants Israel to draw down to zero the American financial support
The ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran was tested again Sunday by suspected Iranian drone strikes in the Persian Gulf, another spurt of hostilities in a war that has now spread from the Gulf to Lebanon, further complicating White House efforts to close a deal that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz and stabilize energy prices.
TL;DR
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu believes the war with Iran is not over due to remaining nuclear materials, enrichment sites, and proxies.
- He suggested that enriched uranium could be physically removed from Iran, preferably through an agreement.
- Netanyahu indicated that the war with Hezbollah could continue even if a ceasefire is reached with Iran.
- He stated that if the Iranian regime collapses, it would likely lead to the end of proxy groups like Hezbollah and Hamas.
- Netanyahu expressed a desire for Israel to draw down its reliance on U.S. financial aid, aiming for zero support over the next ten years.
- He attributed negative public perception of Israel, particularly among younger Americans, to social media manipulation.
- Netanyahu believes Israel has made efforts to avoid civilian casualties but acknowledges mistakes can happen in war.
- He stated the goal is to disarm, demilitarize, and deradicalize Gaza to prevent Hamas from threatening Israel again.
- Netanyahu viewed the October 7th attack as an attempt by the Iran axis to annihilate Israel.