02.03.2026 19:00
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appeared before cameras at the site of the missile attack in Beit Shemesh, where 9 people lost their lives. Speaking in the shadow of the rubble, Netanyahu accused Iran of directly targeting civilians and argued that the joint military steps taken with the U.S. were aimed at "eliminating a global threat." Netanyahu thanked the U.S. President, saying, "We saved the world together with Trump."
After the missile attack carried out by Iran on the town of Beit Shemesh, west of Jerusalem, which resulted in the death of 9 people, Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu appeared before cameras in the attack area. Netanyahu accused the Iranian regime of "tyranny," claiming that the military steps taken in conjunction with the U.S. have prevented a global threat.
"WE ARE PROTECTING CIVILIANS"
In his speech, Netanyahu alleged that Iran is directly targeting civilians, stating, "The tyrants of Tehran are targeting civilians. We are targeting those tyrants to protect civilians."
Netanyahu expressed that Iran's attainment of nuclear weapons and intercontinental ballistic missile capabilities poses a threat not only to Israel but to the entire world, and for this reason, they have taken action.
"THIS IS NOT JUST AN ISRAEL ISSUE"
Netanyahu stated that Iran has been chanting slogans of "Death to Israel, Death to America" for years, arguing that the threat extends to many countries, including Europe. The Israeli Prime Minister noted that the security risk in the region has reached its highest level following the missile attack, and he emphasized that the operations are being conducted within the framework of legitimate defense.
THANK YOU TO TRUMP
Netanyahu specifically thanked U.S. President Donald Trump in his statement.
Netanyahu said, "I thank our great friend and the world's great leader Donald Trump, who stands with us in this critical effort to save the world," emphasizing that the coordination between Washington and Tel Aviv will continue.