Netanyahu Sets Iran Regime Change as Israel’s Strategic Goal
The Israeli leader outlined a doctrine centered on preventive strikes, while pledging to expand domestic weapons production and security investment.
Key takeaways
- Netanyahu said bringing down Iran’s regime remains a central strategic goal.
- He described preventive strikes as a foundation of Israel’s security doctrine.
- Netanyahu cited about $145 billion in security investment to expand domestic weapons production.
Benjamin Netanyahu said bringing down Iran’s regime remains a central strategic goal as he presented a new Israeli security doctrine. He also described preventive strikes as a core principle.
The briefing, held about 10 years after Netanyahu last set out a doctrine, lasted roughly two hours. He called the coming week’s election existential and pledged to complete Israel’s war aims.
Netanyahu said Iran’s worsening economy could increase public pressure and lead to new protests. He said Israel was not dependent on US support to act against Iran, and would act independently if necessary.
On Gaza, Netanyahu reiterated that reconstruction would not be allowed unless Hamas is disarmed. He said Lebanon’s government should disarm Hezbollah, warning that Israel would otherwise act in Gaza and Lebanon.
Netanyahu cited about $145 billion in security investment, saying Israel would expand domestic weapons production, including underground facilities. He also said Israel should build alliances during the remaining two years of US President Donald Trump’s term.
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