Israel Launches Strikes on Iran, Netanyahu Declares Battle for Survival

In a significant escalation of hostilities, Israel has launched targeted military strikes against Iran, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asserting that the conflict will persist until the perceived threats are eliminated.

The Israeli attacks, primarily aimed at Iran's crucial nuclear facilities in Natanz, also targeted missile capabilities and key personnel involved in Iran's nuclear program. In a video statement released early Friday, Netanyahu emphasized the urgency of the action, referring to it as essential to the safety of Israel. He condemned the potential emergence of a nuclear-armed Iran as an existential threat and described the scale of the strikes which included not only nuclear installations but also senior officials’ residences and weapons depots.

In response to these developments, many Israelis sought refuge in public shelters while the government implemented a national state of emergency amid fears of retaliatory strikes from Iran. Netanyahu articulated the necessity of immediate military action, recalling lessons from history to underline the gravity of the threat posed by Iran. He reassured citizens that, despite difficult days ahead, Israel's resilience would ultimately prevail, invoking a call to divine support for their cause.

This escalation follows a prolonged conflict with Iranian-backed groups and emphasizes a determined stance by the Israeli government to address what it considers an urgent national security issue.