Netanyahu claims Israel's "crushing blows" against Iran’s agents amid recent assassinations

Published July 31st, 2024 - 05:25 GMT
Benyamin Netanyahu
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (C) chairs a Cabinet meeting at the Kirya, which houses the Israeli Ministry of Defence, in Tel Aviv on December 31, 2023.
Highlights
Netanyahu announced responsibility for the assassination of prominent Hezbollah leader Fouad Shukr but did not mention Ismail Haniyeh in his press conference.

ALBAWABA- In a televised address, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared that Israel has delivered “crushing blows” to Iran’s agents, though he did not specifically mention Ismail Haniyeh. 

Netanyahu announced responsibility for the assassination of prominent Hezbollah leader Fouad Shukr but did not mention Ismail Haniyeh in his press conference. He assured Israeli citizens that he will not yield to calls for ending the war, urging patience and resilience.

Netanyahu acknowledged the challenges of resisting pressures over the past ten months and vowed to continue acting against all threats.

Netanyahu confirmed that Israel killed Fuad Shukar, Hezbollah’s deputy leader, in Lebanon, noting that Shukar was responsible for attacks in the north. He also stated that Israel controls the Philadelphia Axis and has paralyzed Hamas. 

Netanyahu emphasized that he has not and will not succumb to pressure to halt military operations, asserting that recent strikes have targeted Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis.

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