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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu threw his support behind President Trump’s diplomatic push with Iran on Monday, declaring that any potential agreement would protect Israel’s “vital interests” while the military campaign continues to dismantle Tehran’s nuclear and missile programs.
The statement marks a significant moment in the ongoing conflict, as Netanyahu publicly endorsed Trump’s decision to pursue negotiations even as Israeli forces press their advantage on the battlefield. Speaking in a video address, Netanyahu revealed that Trump sees “a chance to leverage the massive achievements of the IDF and the U.S. military in order to achieve the goals of the war through an agreement.”
This is classic Trump diplomacy, using strength to create leverage for peace. The President announced over the weekend that he had ordered a five-day pause on strikes against Iranian power plants and energy infrastructure to allow negotiations to proceed. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are leading the American side of the talks, which Trump described as “very, very strong” with “major points of agreement” already in place.
Netanyahu made clear that Israel is not letting up militarily while diplomacy unfolds. Israeli forces eliminated two more Iranian nuclear scientists in recent days, and operations continue against both Iran and Hezbollah in Lebanon. “Our arm is still outstretched,” Netanyahu warned, sending an unmistakable message that military pressure remains the foundation of any diplomatic breakthrough.
The dual-track approach, peace through strength, represents the kind of clear-eyed statecraft that has been sorely missing from American foreign policy for too long. Trump understands that the best way to secure a lasting deal is to make the alternative, continued conflict, unacceptable to the adversary. By maintaining military pressure while opening the door to negotiations, both Israel and the United States are maximizing their leverage.
What does a “complete and total resolution” actually look like? The details remain under negotiation, but the framework appears to involve verifiable dismantlement of Iran’s nuclear weapons program and its ballistic missile capabilities, the very assets that threaten not just Israel but regional stability and American interests. Netanyahu’s endorsement suggests the contours of any agreement would meet Israel’s security requirements, no small feat given the existential stakes involved.
For those who have watched Tehran’s regime lie, cheat, and stall through previous diplomatic efforts, skepticism is warranted. But this time feels different. The military pressure is real, the damage to Iran’s capabilities is extensive, and the Trump administration has shown it is willing to use force decisively when necessary. Sometimes the only way to achieve peace is to demonstrate convincingly that you are prepared for war.
via Breitbart
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