Mar 29 13:16 ET
STATEMENT

Netanyahu Claims "Great Achievements" Against Iran, Says Islamic Republic Is Fundamentally Changed

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, speaking on Sunday (March 29), emphasized "great achievements in the war with the Islamic Republic," stating these achievements are creating visible rifts in Iran's government. Netanyahu said: "Iran is no longer the old Iran. Hezbollah is no longer the old Hezbollah, and Hamas is no longer the old Hamas. These are no longer terrorist armies that threaten our existence, but beaten enemies fighting for their own survival." Emphasizing that Israel holds the initiative in attacks, he added: "Instead of them scaring us, we scare them. We are the active, offensive side, we hold the initiative, and we are present deep in their territories." The Israeli Prime Minister also referenced a change in the country's security doctrine, stressing: "I said we would change the face of the Middle East and we did it, but we have also changed our security doctrine."