Tuesday, March 3, 2026

Netanyahu Rejects Fears Of An 'Endless War'


An exclusive interview on Fox News' Hannity featured Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in his first major U.S. media appearance since the launch of Operation Epic Fury (also known as Operation Roaring Lion in Israel), the joint U.S.-Israeli military campaign targeting Iran's nuclear facilities, ballistic missile sites, naval assets, and regime leadership—including the reported elimination of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Key highlights:
  • Netanyahu emphatically rejected fears of an "endless war," insisting the operation would be "quick and decisive" and serve as a "gateway to peace" rather than prolonged conflict. He described the current strikes as creating conditions for the Iranian people to overthrow the "terror regime," form a democratically elected government, and transform Iran—potentially enabling historic peace deals, including with Saudi Arabia.
  • He praised President Donald Trump lavishly as an unparalleled leader with "resoluteness, decisiveness, and clarity," crediting him for restoring America's global dominance and making the bold action possible. Netanyahu dismissed claims that Israel "dragged" the U.S. into the conflict as "ridiculous," stating Trump independently recognized the threat and acted without needing persuasion, calling him "the strongest leader in the world" and "the leader of the free world."

  • Netanyahu explained the urgency and necessity of the timing: Iran's nuclear and ballistic missile programs were nearing immunity through new underground bunkers and sites, making future action impossible. He said diplomacy had failed, the regime remained "unreformable" and "totally fanatical" about destroying America, and strikes were essential to prevent blackmail or threats against the U.S. and allies. "If no action was taken now, no action could be taken in the future."
  • He contrasted tactics, noting Iran targets civilians with missiles while the U.S. and Israel strike "mass terrorists" and regime infrastructure. Netanyahu portrayed the Iranian regime as at its "weakest point" since the 1979 Islamic Revolution (47 years ago), arguing the operation exploits this vulnerability for a decisive reset in the Middle East.
The Monday interview aired amid Day 3 of escalating operations—including Iranian retaliatory strikes like the drone attack on the U.S. Embassy in Riyadh—positioned the campaign as limited, necessary, and aligned with Trump-era strength to avert a nuclear-armed Iran and foster regional stability. Netanyahu's tone was optimistic, framing the action as a historic turning point rather than open-ended warfare.
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