In a bold statement on his verified Twitter account, former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett has called for immediate action against Iran’s nuclear program, urging the Israeli government to strike before it’s too late.
His remarks come in response to US President Joe Biden’s opposition to Israel launching an attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities, calling for a proportional response to Iran’s recent missile attacks.
Bennett’s message was direct and clear: “Sometimes, history knocks on your door and you’ve got to seize the moment. If we don’t do it now, I don’t see it ever happening. We must take out iran’s nuclear program now.”
Bennett’s statement underscores the urgency many in Israel feel about neutralizing Iran’s nuclear threat, despite the US’s cautious approach. With tensions at an all-time high following Iran’s missile strikes, the debate between deterrence and escalation has become even more critical. For Bennett, the current moment represents a rare window of opportunity to eliminate what Israel views as an existential threat posed by Iran’s advancing nuclear capabilities.
President Biden’s administration has called for restraint, advocating for a proportional response to avoid igniting a wider regional war. However, Bennett and other Israeli leaders believe that inaction could result in Iran acquiring nuclear weapons, which they argue would destabilize the region and threaten Israel’s security in the long term.