Netanyahu said, quoting Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem, “Hezbollah has lost its supply route through Syria.”
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday warned Iran and Hezbollah that Israel will continue to act against them to achieve total victory and that he discussed this matter with US President-elect Donald Trump.
“I say to Iran and Hezbollah, to prevent you from harming us, we will continue to act against you as much as is required, anytime, anywhere,” Netanyahu said in a speech posted to X/Twitter.
Addressing Israel’s actions regarding recent developments in Syria, Netanyahu stressed, “Israel has no interest in confronting Syria. We will shape our policy based on the reality on the ground. For decades, Syria was an active enemy of the State of Israel.
IDF operates in the buffer zone between Israel and Syria on December 13, 2024. (credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON’S UNIT)
Preventing Hezbollah from rearming
“In recent days, we have taken a series of intensive actions. Together with Defense Minister Katz, I directed the IDF to thwart potential threats from Syria and prevent terrorist elements from gaining a foothold near our border.”
Netanyahu stated that Israel’s actions in Syria have been justified through the effects they’ve had on Hezbollah’s capabilities.
Netanyahu said, quoting Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem from a televised speech on Saturday, “Hezbollah has lost its supply route through Syria.”
While reiterating Israel’s preference to avoid conflict, Netanyahu affirmed the nation’s determination to curb Hezbollah’s rearmament. “This is an ongoing test for Israel. We must meet it – and we will meet it,” he said.
Netanyahu described his conversation with Trump as “very friendly, very warm, and very important.”
“We discussed the need to complete Israel’s victory and spoke extensively about the efforts we are making to bring our hostages home. We are working tirelessly to bring back our hostages, both the living and the fallen,” Netanyahu said. “I’ll add that the less we talk about this, the better our chances of success, and with God’s help, we will succeed,” his speech concluded.
