Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issues a new warning to Iran, telling Iranian leaders not to assume that Israel will remain silent if Iran launches another attack. Speaking at a conference in Dimona and via a message released by his office, Netanyahu says Israel’s response would be “far more powerful” than any previous exchange, and he frames the warning as a shift away from Israel absorbing attacks without a decisive counterstrike. He reiterates Israel’s security posture, saying the period when an attacker strikes and Israel does not respond “hard” is over. Netanyahu also characterizes Iran as leading an “axis of evil,” adding that Israel would not hesitate to act against threats to its security.
The warning follows recent escalation between Israel and Iran in which both sides carry out direct strikes, after which active hostilities ease but warnings continue. The reports note Israel’s ongoing heightened readiness amid regional tensions, including concern about potential attacks from Iran-backed groups. While Netanyahu does not specify the type of military or strategic measures Israel would take, he emphasizes that any renewed aggression would be met with stronger retaliation. Hezbollah has not publicly responded to related claims mentioned alongside the comments.
