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As the Israeli Air Force attempted to assassinate Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin (“Bibi”) Netanyahu gave a Churchillian speech at the United Nations General Assembly. Key highlights of that speech are the following:
Israel Fighting on Seven Fronts
Bibi stated that following Hamas’ October 7 attack, Israel was forced to defend itself on six other fronts initiated by Iran. These include from Hezbollah (Bibi references that they fired over 8,000 rockets at Israel), Yemen (which includes 250 drone and missile attacks), Shiite militias in Syria and Iraq (who have attacked Israel “dozens of times”), Palestinian attacks from Judea and Samaria, and attacks from Iran itself (including Iran “firing 300 drones, cruise missiles and ballistic missiles” on Israel).
Abraham Accords are a “Blessing”
Bibi strongly endorsed the Abraham Accords initiated by former President Trump. He called them a “blessing of a historic reconciliation between Arab and Jew.” Bibi envisions that the partners of the Abraham Accords “…will lay rail lines, energy pipelines, and fiber optic cables, and this will serve the betterment of 2 billion people.” He also called on achieving a “historic peace agreement between Saudi Arabia and Israel.” Bibi talked about the many economic and security benefits of such a peace, and that it would be “a true pivot in history.”
Iran is a “Curse”
Bibi maintained that Iran, on the other hand, orchestrates “…an arc of terror…from the Indian Ocean to the Mediterranean.” Iran’s influence has “shut down international waterways,” and “cuts off trade, destroys nations from within, and inflicts misery on millions.” He stated that if left unchecked, Iran will threaten not only Israel, but the Middle East and much of the world “…because Iran seeks to impose its radicalism well beyond the Middle East.” Bibi called on the world to sanction Iran and its nuclear program, and to support those in Iran “who want to rid themselves of this evil regime.”
Hamas Must be Defeated
Bibi continued to reject any role for Hamas to govern Gaza following the war, and re-iterated his push for “a demilitarized and de-radicalized Gaza.” Bibi flaunted Israel’s accomplishments in the war against Hamas, including killing or capturing more than half of their terrorists, destroying 23 out of 24 of its battalions, eliminating over 90 percent of their rockets, and destroying the “key segments” of its terror tunnels. Bibi also promised to free all the remaining hostages held by the terror organization.
Hezbollah Must be Defeated
Similarly, Bibi stated that “Israel must also defeat Hezbollah in Lebanon,” and will “…continue degrading Hezbollah until all our objectives are met.” He mentioned that Hezbollah attacks caused tens of thousands of Israelis to flee their homes in the north, and then asked if Americans would similarly put up with such an attack if it was inflicted on them. Bibi stated that Hezbollah continues to violate UN Security Council Resolution 1701 which states that they cannot place arms near Israel’s borders, and that the terror group also stores weapons in civilians’ homes.
Israel Will Win
Bibi concluded by stating that Israel will win, because “we don’t have a choice.” Quoting the book of Samuel, he stated that “The eternity of Israel will not falter.” Drawing inspiration from a famous poem, Bibi predicted that “Israel will not go gently into that good night. We will never need to rage against the dying of the light because the torch of Israel will forever shine bright.” He concluded by stating that “The people of Israel live now, tomorrow, forever.”
