Benjamin Netanyahu, Prime Minister of Israel:

Today, the United States celebrates 250 years of independence, 250 years of freedom, and 250 years of defending freedom.

On behalf of the people of Israel, I wish you all a happy and joyous Independence Day.

Perhaps we live on different continents, but there is a strong bond between us. Because we share a common destiny. We know that freedom is never cheap. It must be constantly paid for. It must be constantly defended.

America has been the greatest force for freedom in the modern world. Israel is proud to stand with all of you. Because our alliance is not only based on shared interests, but also on shared values.

Today, these values are under attack. The tyrants and despots we face are shouting "Death to America" and "Death to Israel." They think freedom is weak. They think democracies are weak. They are wrong about our two democracies.

Because when America and Israel stand together, freedom becomes stronger. We defend freedom together.

They are giving their biggest honour to Netanyahu 😂

The Israeli military has neutralized two terrorists who were involved in planning terrorist activities against its forces in the Gaza Strip.

Yesterday (Saturday), the Israeli military conducted an operation in northern Gaza, neutralizing Muhammad Najib Ashour, the commander of an elite unit within the military wing of the Hamas terrorist organization.

In another operation in southern Gaza last week (Wednesday), the Israeli military neutralized Tamer Saeed Abu Nahal, the head of an operational cell within the military wing of the Hamas terrorist organization.

These two terrorists, who were involved in planning terrorist activities against Israeli military forces, were neutralized in precision airstrikes after they were identified as a threat to the forces.

Upcoming Netanyahu-Trump Meeting on Gaza, Lebanon, Iran

Israeli security expert warns Netanyahu will try to "square the circle" with Trump to preserve Israel's freedom of action in Gaza, Lebanon, and Iran, as the president struggles to grasp Middle East complexities.

Iranian security officials have rejected Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei’s request to attend the burial of his slain father and predecessor, Ali Khamenei, because they fear Israel will kill the son or track him back to his hiding spot, The New York Times reported Saturday.

Read more on The Times of Israel: https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-said-to-fear-israel-could-kill-mojtaba-khamenei-if-he-attends-fathers-funeral/

Iranian opposition channels were not indifferent to the remarks of the Iranian Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, against former Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, as he raged at the farewell ceremony for Ali Khamenei.

Israeli artillery strikes target terrorists in southern Lebanon.

Netanyahu: “Trump did not tell us to stop operating against Hezbollah tunnels in Lebanon. That’s fake news.”

The Chief of Staff on a visit above and below the Beaufort: Hezbollah is now placing its hopes in its Iranian patron to save it, the Lebanese army is required to clear the area.

BiBi Netanyahu:

I am concerned that this element of hostility towards Israel exists, particularly within the Democratic party.

I am concerned about this issue, and I will certainly do everything I can to address it.

Those who hate Israel will ultimately come to hate America as well.

BiBi Netanyahu:
We also take care of our friends, especially Christians in the Middle East.

Some Christian villages in Lebanon have actually requested to join Israel, because we protect them from Hezbollah.

We protect Christians in the Middle East.

BiBi Netanyahu:
We are not in a state of perpetual war.

Personally, together with President Trump, I brokered four peace agreements.

It's not just Lebanese Christians who are asking for our support. Druze, Muslims, Sunni Muslims, and also a significant number of Shia Muslims are making this request.

The destruction of terrorists' homes in Bint Jbeil, in southern Lebanon, by the powerful Israeli army (this is the inevitable outcome of terrorist activity).

Republican Congressman Randy Fine:

"There is no such thing as Palestinians... they are simply Arabs from Saudi Arabia who migrated there."

"The term 'Palestinian' was invented a few decades ago, and to be honest, by the Soviet Union, as a means of struggle against the United States."

🇮🇱Netanyahu:

There are leaders around the world who refrain from publicly expressing support for Israel, but in private conversations with me, they speak very differently.

They tell me: "Mr. Prime Minister, we are with you. Public opinion in our countries does not allow us to say this openly, but we admire you. We need your help."

Defense Minister Israel Katz emphasizes that the credit for the elimination belongs to Israel, and it is a disgrace that they are chanting “Death to Trump”:

“Ayatollah Khamenei, whose funeral is taking place now, was eliminated by Israel because he initiated and led the plan to destroy Israel in Iran and in the region.

The destroyer has been destroyed.

Any Iranian leader who tries again to advance plans to destroy Israel will also be thwarted.

The chants of ‘Death to Trump’ during the funeral are a disgrace and reveal the true nature of the Ayatollah regime, beyond the cloaks and smiles.

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They know Netanyahu will take it seriously and act accordingly.

A Targeted Elimination in Gaza

Prime Minister Netanyahu, at a memorial ceremony for Benjamin Herzl, the founder of the Zionist movement:

"Herzl's path is our path. While we pay attention to the interests of our allies, we resolutely defend the vital interests of Israel. And in this context, it is important to reiterate: with or without an agreement, we will not allow the Islamic Republic to have nuclear weapons."