15.09.2025 20:22
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, during a joint press conference with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, argued that Israel is facing a global 'political blockade.' Asking reporters, "Do you have a cell phone?" Netanyahu then surprised everyone in the room by saying, "You are actually holding a part of Israel."
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu today as part of his visit to Israel, which began yesterday. After their meeting at the Israeli Prime Minister's Office in occupied Jerusalem, Rubio and Netanyahu held a press conference.
CLAIMED ISRAEL IS UNDER BLOCKADE
In his speech here, Netanyahu claimed that his country is under both political and commercial 'blockade', stating, "Currently, there is an attempt to impose a blockade on Israel led by Qatar, along with various organizations and countries. Above all, it is a press blockade financed by a huge amount of money coming from both Qatar and other countries like China," he said.
"JUST AS WE WILL BE SUCCESSFUL IN MILITARY BLOCKADE, WE WILL BE SUCCESSFUL IN POLITICAL BLOCKADE"
Netanyahu stated that the countries in question have not been successful in implementing global isolation against Israel, saying, "Like many other countries, the U.S. is on our side. However, we currently have a problem centered in Western Europe, and we are working to lift this blockade and will continue to do so. Just as we have been successful in military blockade, we will also be successful in political blockade."
NOTABLE 'CELLPHONE' STATEMENT
Meanwhile, a notable moment occurred during the press conference. The Israeli Prime Minister asked the journalists following the meeting, "So, do you have a cellphone? Is there anyone with a cellphone?" He then continued his remarks by saying, "Actually, you are holding a part of Israel. Did you know that? What I mean is that many of the cellphones, medicines, foods... Do you eat cherries and tomatoes? Do you know where they are made?" while pointing to the ground with his hand to indicate his country.