Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday night related to the elimination of Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah, calling him the “central engine” of Iran’s axis of evil.
Beginning his speech, Netanyahu quoted, “‘If someone rises up to kill you – rise up early and kill him first.’ Yesterday, the State of Israel eliminated the mass murderer Hassan Nasrallah. We evened the score with the one who is responsible for the murder of an immeasurable number of Israelis and many citizens of other countries, including hundreds of Americans and dozens of French,” Netanyahu said.
“Nasrallah was not just another terrorist – he was THE terrorist. He was the axis of the axis, the central engine of Iran’s axis of evil. He and his men were the architects of the plan to destroy Israel. He was not just activated by Iran – many times he activated Iran.
Turning to Israelis, Netanyahu stressed: “Citizens of Israel, these are important days. We are in what seems to be an historic turning point.”
This military operation increased Israel’s prestige in this war and weakened Iran’s. It also brings the residents of the north a step closer to returning to their homes and another day closer to the safe release of ALL the hostages. U.S. officials have reported that the IDF has begun conducting a “limited” ground operation in Lebanon with the goal of clearing out the terrorist infrastructure. Nasrallah’s elimination alone has caused tremendous embarrassment to Iran. Hezbollah was always Iran’s strength, and many see Iran as the weaker entity. While Hezbollah plans to announce a successor to Nasrallah, it remains to be seen how Iran will carry on and what its fate will be now that Israel has significantly destroyed Hezbollah.