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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu holds a news conference, following the US-Iran deal, in Jerusalem. Reuters File
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Firstpost•14-10-2026, 18:41
Netanyahu Warns Iran of Unimaginable Response to Any Attack
  • •Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned Iran that it would face an unprecedented response if it attempts to attack Israel ahead of upcoming elections.
  • •Netanyahu vowed that Iran will not be allowed to obtain nuclear weapons as long as he remains prime minister.
  • •He stated that Israel has completed about 60% of its security objectives against the Iranian axis and remains prepared for all scenarios.
  • •Netanyahu defended his leadership regarding the October 7 intelligence failures, comparing them to historical events like Pearl Harbor and September 11.

Key Questions Answered

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned Iran that it would face an unprecedented and unimaginable response if it attempted to launch any military strike against Israel. He also vowed that Iran would never be allowed to acquire nuclear weapons while he remains prime minister.

Benjamin Netanyahu defended his position by comparing Israel's intelligence failures to historical precedents like the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor and the September 11 terrorist attacks in the United States. He argued that those massive intelligence blindness events did not automatically result in the removal of leaders like Franklin D. Roosevelt or George W. Bush, and therefore he should not be automatically dismissed either.

Benjamin Netanyahu cited an International Monetary Fund projection forecasting 4.5% economic growth for Israel. He argued that this strong economic performance directly demonstrates the ongoing success of his administration's security and economic policies.