Jerusalem, June 2025 – There is a sharp warning from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the whole world. He said that if Israel were to collapse, the impact would be enormous and could shake the world!
Israel "Last Fortress" in the Midst of Regional Chaos
This speech was delivered by Netanyahu a day after a major Israeli military attack on Iran named Operation Rising Lion. The attack targeted Iran's nuclear site in Fordow and other important military facilities. Netanyahu called this operation the "beginning of a change" and not just a mere retaliation.
In his official speech in Jerusalem, quoted by The Guardian and Reuters, Netanyahu asserted:
"If Israel collapses, it is not only us who will lose. The world will also be shaken. We are the last fortress in this chaotic region," he said.
Protecting the People While Safeguarding the World from Totalitarian Threats
Netanyahu also emphasized his mission:
"We are not only protecting our people. We are protecting the world from the resurgence of totalitarian forces that will threaten global peace."
This rhetoric clearly shows Netanyahu's efforts to garner strong support from the international community, especially Western countries. He wants to assert that Israel is an important strategic partner in maintaining a democratic world order.
Global Response: US Supports, Europe Calls for Peace
In response to this, the United States government, although not openly supporting Israel's military operation, still stated that "Israel has the right to defend itself." Meanwhile, several countries in Europe prefer to call for the conflict to be halted (de-escalation) and to seek a peaceful resolution.
However, analysts from The Guardian believe that Netanyahu's move "risks expanding the conflict to a regional level." Nevertheless, they also acknowledge that Iran itself plays a role in provoking tensions through the development of its nuclear program.