In a solemn address to the nation today, former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared that Israel is now in a state of war, emphasizing that the nation had not sought this conflict but was forced into it by a brutal and savage attack. Netanyahu asserted that Israel would bring this war to its conclusion.
“Israel didn’t initiate this conflict, but Israel will undoubtedly conclude it,” Netanyahu declared.
He evoked the historical journey of the Jewish people, from being stateless and defenseless to their current status as a strong and independent nation. “Once, the Jewish people were stateless. Once, the Jewish people were defenseless. No longer,” Netanyahu declared, highlighting the nation’s determination to protect its people.
Netanyahu went on to condemn the actions of Hamas, asserting that they had made a grave mistake by launching attacks on Israel. He promised that Israel would exact a price that would be remembered for decades to come, emphasizing the horrific nature of the attacks on innocent Israelis, including slaughtering families, massacring young people, kidnapping women, children, and the elderly, and even targeting Holocaust survivors.
“Hamas terrorists bound, burned, and executed children. They are savages. Hamas is ISIS,” Netanyahu stated, drawing parallels between Hamas and the international terrorist organization ISIS. He called on the forces of civilization to unite and support Israel in defeating Hamas, just as they had united to defeat ISIS.
Netanyahu expressed his gratitude to President Biden for his unwavering support, as well as to world leaders who stood with Israel during this challenging time. He extended his thanks to the people and Congress of the United States for their support.
“In fighting Hamas, Israel is not only fighting for its own people. It is fighting for every country that stands against barbarism,” Netanyahu asserted, emphasizing the global significance of the conflict. He concluded with a resolute declaration, “Israel will win this war, and when Israel wins, the entire civilized world wins.”
The situation in the region remains tense as Israel gears up to confront the challenges posed by this ongoing conflict with Hamas.
