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Netanyahu Shifts Focus to Iran's Nuclear Threat Post-Lebanon Ceasefire

Nov 26, 2024, 06:23 PM

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that the ceasefire deal with Lebanon will allow Israel to shift its focus to the Iranian threat. Netanyahu emphasized that the ceasefire provides Israel with the operational freedom to address this issue, though he did not elaborate on specific plans. He also stated that the duration of the Lebanon truce would depend on developments, and if Hezbollah breaks the deal, Israel will respond with military action. Netanyahu reiterated his commitment to preventing Iran from acquiring a nuclear bomb, stating that this shift in focus is part of a broader strategy to change the face of the Middle East.