Netanyahu says Israel ‘stronger than ever’ in first speech since Iran war

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffMarch 12, 2026 at 10:32 PM

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In a news conference on March 12, 2026, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Israel is "stronger than ever" amidst its ongoing war with Iran, alongside the United States, which began on February 28. Netanyahu claimed the attacks have severely damaged Iran's nuclear and ballistic projects, killed top nuclear scientists, and inflicted damage on the IRGC and Basij forces. He asserted that the war has prevented Iran from moving its nuclear projects underground. Netanyahu also addressed Iranian protesters, expressing support while emphasizing their role in changing their government. He further stated that the war has enabled Israel to forge new alliances in the region, despite Iranian drone and missile attacks on Gulf countries.

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Beirut 30% Lebanon 30% Donald Trump 30% Hezbollah 40% Naim Qassem 40% Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei 50% Basij 50% Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) 60% United States ×270% Israel ×380% Benjamin Netanyahu ×490% Iran ×990%

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iran 90% us-israeli war 90% israel 80% benjamin netanyahu 70% nuclear projects 70% ballistic projects 70% islamic revolutionary guard corps (irgc) 60% drone and missile attacks 50% regional alliances 50%