Israel notifies Trump of potential strike on Iran
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. President-elect Donald Trump held a phone conversation where they addressed topics including Iran, Syria, and the situation of hostages in Gaza. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke with US President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday night about his intention to take action against Hezbollah and Iran. They also addressed the situation in Syria and efforts to secure the release of hostages held in Gaza.
“We are committed to preventing Hezbollah from rearming,” Netanyahu stated in a video released by the Times of Israel on Sunday. “This is an ongoing test for Israel, we must meet it – and we will meet it. I say to Hezbollah and Iran in no uncertain terms – to prevent you from harming us, we will continue to act against you as much as necessary, in every arena and at all times.”
Describing the call with Trump as a “very friendly, very warm, and very important conversation,” Netanyahu reaffirmed Israel's stance in the region.
He mentioned the recent airstrikes on Syrian military targets were aimed “to thwart the potential threats from Syria and to prevent the takeover of terrorist elements near our border.”
“We have no interest in a conflict with Syria,” he continued, noting the changes in regional dynamics. “Syria is not the same Syria, Lebanon is not the same Lebanon, Gaza is not the same Gaza, and the leader of the axis – Iran – is not the same Iran.”
Following the takeover by militant groups led by Hayat Tahrir-al-Sham in Syria, Israel conducted significant operations, reportedly targeting weapons stockpiles and naval vessels associated with former President Bashar Assad’s forces.
Israeli troops are maintaining a presence in the UN-patrolled buffer zone between Israel and Syria, which they describe as a temporary “sterile defense zone” in southern Syria to guard against any “terrorist threat.” On Sunday, Netanyahu announced that a decision was made to expand Israeli settlements in the Golan Heights due to “the war and the new front facing Syria.”
In a recent interview, HTS leader Abu Mohammed al-Julani urged the international community to intervene and “assume its responsibilities towards this escalation.”
The context of these developments includes the surprise attack by Hamas on October 7, 2023, which resulted in the deaths of around 1,200 people in Israel and the abduction of over 250 individuals. Israeli officials report that around 100 hostages are still being held. In retaliation, West Jerusalem initiated military action in Gaza, leading to the deaths of nearly 45,000 Palestinians, based on data from the Gaza Health Ministry.
Sanya Singh contributed to this report for TROIB News
“We are committed to preventing Hezbollah from rearming,” Netanyahu stated in a video released by the Times of Israel on Sunday. “This is an ongoing test for Israel, we must meet it – and we will meet it. I say to Hezbollah and Iran in no uncertain terms – to prevent you from harming us, we will continue to act against you as much as necessary, in every arena and at all times.”
Describing the call with Trump as a “very friendly, very warm, and very important conversation,” Netanyahu reaffirmed Israel's stance in the region.
He mentioned the recent airstrikes on Syrian military targets were aimed “to thwart the potential threats from Syria and to prevent the takeover of terrorist elements near our border.”
“We have no interest in a conflict with Syria,” he continued, noting the changes in regional dynamics. “Syria is not the same Syria, Lebanon is not the same Lebanon, Gaza is not the same Gaza, and the leader of the axis – Iran – is not the same Iran.”
Following the takeover by militant groups led by Hayat Tahrir-al-Sham in Syria, Israel conducted significant operations, reportedly targeting weapons stockpiles and naval vessels associated with former President Bashar Assad’s forces.
Israeli troops are maintaining a presence in the UN-patrolled buffer zone between Israel and Syria, which they describe as a temporary “sterile defense zone” in southern Syria to guard against any “terrorist threat.” On Sunday, Netanyahu announced that a decision was made to expand Israeli settlements in the Golan Heights due to “the war and the new front facing Syria.”
In a recent interview, HTS leader Abu Mohammed al-Julani urged the international community to intervene and “assume its responsibilities towards this escalation.”
The context of these developments includes the surprise attack by Hamas on October 7, 2023, which resulted in the deaths of around 1,200 people in Israel and the abduction of over 250 individuals. Israeli officials report that around 100 hostages are still being held. In retaliation, West Jerusalem initiated military action in Gaza, leading to the deaths of nearly 45,000 Palestinians, based on data from the Gaza Health Ministry.
Sanya Singh contributed to this report for TROIB News
