Netanyahu Claims Historic Victory Over Iran Amid Ceasefire Talks

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared that the military campaign against Iran has achieved 'historic results,' despite ongoing ceasefire negotiations between the US and Iran in Pakistan. In a televised address, Netanyahu claimed that Israel has successfully eliminated Iran's top leadership and destroyed the country's nuclear and missile capabilities. He also announced the approval of direct talks with Lebanon, stipulating that any resulting peace agreement must include the disarmament of Hezbollah. However, these highly optimistic statements contrast sharply with recent domestic polling, which indicates that the majority of Israeli citizens do not believe that Israel and the US have won the conflict.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asserted that the military campaign against Iran has achieved 'historic results,' even as the US and Iran conduct ceasefire negotiations in Pakistan.

Claims of Victory Over Iran

In a televised statement, Netanyahu stated that while the campaign is 'not yet over,' Israel has achieved major accomplishments. Addressing a domestic audience, he detailed several key claims regarding the conflict:

Leadership Elimination: He claimed the successful killing of Iran’s top leadership.
Capability Destruction: He asserted the destruction of Iran's nuclear and missile capabilities.
Nuclear Material: Netanyahu noted that Iran's stockpile of highly enriched uranium would be removed either through an agreement or 'by other means.'

Netanyahu also stated that Iran is currently 'begging for a ceasefire,' claiming the regime is 'deeply weakened' and fighting for its own survival.

Proposed Talks with Lebanon

Beyond the conflict with Iran, Netanyahu announced the approval of direct talks with Lebanon, which are scheduled to take place in Washington next week. He emphasized that any resulting peace agreement must meet strict conditions:

It must be a comprehensive peace deal designed to endure for generations.
It must include the complete disarmament of Hezbollah.