In a speech to the US Congress, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned that if Israel were to decline, the United States would be the next target. He emphasized that Israel and the US are in a joint fight against their common enemies and that their victory is a victory for the US.
Netanyahu made the statement while thousands of protesters gathered outside the Capitol building, holding signs that read "Netanyahu is a war criminal" and chanting slogans against him.
The Israeli leader claimed that the conflict in the Middle East is not between civilizations, but between barbarism and civilization, and that America and Israel must stand together to emerge victorious.
Netanyahu highlighted Israel's military achievements, including the release of 135 hostages, some of whom were freed through rescue operations. He also compared Hamas's October 7 attack on Gaza to the September 11 attacks, claiming that it was even more intense.
The Prime Minister accused Iran of supporting anti-Israel protests in the US and of being behind terrorism and killings in the Middle East. He claimed that Iran sends death squads to America and that Israel is fighting against its greatest enemy.
Netanyahu called for a security alliance between Israel and the US to counter the threat of Iran, and thanked former US President Donald Trump for his support. He also attacked protesters who are currently demonstrating against him, calling them "useful fools for Iran".
The Israeli leader reiterated his stance on Jerusalem, stating that it will remain the eternal capital of Israel and cannot be divided.
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