Netanyahu says Israel ‘will continue to act to achieve all the war’s objectives’
The Israeli prime minister has released a statement marking the anniversary of the October 7 attacks on southern Israel, calling the last two years a “war for our very existence and future”.
Netanyahu said Israel has “changed the face of the Middle East” and degraded Iran-aligned forces in the region.
“Citizens of Israel, we are in fateful days of decision,” he said. “We will continue to act to achieve all the war’s objectives: the return of all the hostages, the elimination of Hamas’s rule, and ensuring that Gaza will no longer pose a threat to Israel.”
The statement did not refer to ongoing ceasefire talks based on a proposal that would see Israel withdraw from the enclave and permanently end the war.
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Iran dismisses Netanyahu claim it’s developing missiles that can reach US
Iran has dismissed Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s claim its developing a ballistic missile that could hit cities in the United States.
In an interview with US podcaster Ben Shapiro released on Monday, Netanyahu said “Iran is developing now … intercontinental ballistic missiles for 8,000km [about 5,000 miles] range”.
“What does that mean? They add another 3,000km [about 1,865 miles] and they’ve got under their guns … New York City in target, Washington, Boston, Miami, Mar-a-Lago,” he said, referring to the Florida residence of US President Trump.
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi condemned the comments. “Israel is now trying to make an imaginary threat out of our defence capabilities,” he wrote on X.
US’s top diplomat vows ‘unwavering’ backing for Israel
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has marked the two-year anniversary of the October 7, 2023, Hamas-led attacks on Israel with a pledge that the United States remains “unwavering” in support for Israel.
In a statement, Rubio also lamented a “troubling rise” in anti-Semitism around the world, and said there would be “no compromise” in combating it.
“The United States reaffirms its unwavering support for Israel’s right to exist, to defend itself, and to ensure the safety of its people,” Rubio said.
“As the United States marks this tragic anniversary and honours the victims, we renew our resolve to prevent such evil from ever taking place again.”
