As Israel's bombing campaign continues, Netanyahu asserts progress while political and economic impacts compound domestic challenges.
**Netanyahu Confident of Imminent Success in Iran Campaign Amid Ongoing Conflict**
**Netanyahu Confident of Imminent Success in Iran Campaign Amid Ongoing Conflict**
Prime Minister asserts proximity to goals without providing a timeline, as Israel faces external and internal turmoil.
June 23, 2025, 9:01 a.m. ET
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced in a televised address that Israel is nearing its objectives in the ongoing military campaign against Iran. Highlighting recent airstrikes aimed at the Iranian nuclear program and ballistic missile capabilities, Netanyahu reinforced confidence in the operations that began on June 13. "We are advancing, step by step, to achieve these goals," he remarked, although he did not specify an end date for the bombing campaign.
The announcement comes just hours after President Trump ordered help towards the ongoing assault on Iranian nuclear sites, raising the stakes in an already volatile region. The Israeli population remains largely supportive of Netanyahu’s military decisions, receiving backing even from opposition leader Yair Lapid, who has acknowledged the tactical achievements of the campaign.
However, the conflict has caused significant disruption in everyday life in Israel, leading to the closure of schools, businesses, and the international airport near Tel Aviv. Thousands of citizens find themselves stranded abroad, while the economic ramifications of the prolonged engagement in Gaza and Lebanon add to the existing strain on resources.
Some Israeli commentators urge de-escalation of the attacks, but Netanyahu firmly stated he would not enter a "war of attrition" with Iran, insisting that operations will continue until all goals are achieved. The Prime Minister hinted that weaknesses sustained by Iran might translate to Hamas’s diminishing power in Gaza, suggesting potential future negotiations to resolve the ongoing crisis with the group.
"We will conclude once our aims are achieved, but we won’t finish too soon," he assured, indicating that the campaign against Iran is interlinked with broader regional strategies. As the situation develops, external and domestic pressures overlay Netanyahu’s military pursuits, shaping a complex geopolitical landscape in the region.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced in a televised address that Israel is nearing its objectives in the ongoing military campaign against Iran. Highlighting recent airstrikes aimed at the Iranian nuclear program and ballistic missile capabilities, Netanyahu reinforced confidence in the operations that began on June 13. "We are advancing, step by step, to achieve these goals," he remarked, although he did not specify an end date for the bombing campaign.
The announcement comes just hours after President Trump ordered help towards the ongoing assault on Iranian nuclear sites, raising the stakes in an already volatile region. The Israeli population remains largely supportive of Netanyahu’s military decisions, receiving backing even from opposition leader Yair Lapid, who has acknowledged the tactical achievements of the campaign.
However, the conflict has caused significant disruption in everyday life in Israel, leading to the closure of schools, businesses, and the international airport near Tel Aviv. Thousands of citizens find themselves stranded abroad, while the economic ramifications of the prolonged engagement in Gaza and Lebanon add to the existing strain on resources.
Some Israeli commentators urge de-escalation of the attacks, but Netanyahu firmly stated he would not enter a "war of attrition" with Iran, insisting that operations will continue until all goals are achieved. The Prime Minister hinted that weaknesses sustained by Iran might translate to Hamas’s diminishing power in Gaza, suggesting potential future negotiations to resolve the ongoing crisis with the group.
"We will conclude once our aims are achieved, but we won’t finish too soon," he assured, indicating that the campaign against Iran is interlinked with broader regional strategies. As the situation develops, external and domestic pressures overlay Netanyahu’s military pursuits, shaping a complex geopolitical landscape in the region.
