Netanyahu Touts U.S. Alliance, Warns of Iran Threats in Candid Fox Business Interview
In a wide-ranging interview with Fox Business on Wednesday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu offered a candid view of Israel’s security posture, its close coordination with the United States, and the serious threats still looming over both nations.
Netanyahu expressed cautious optimism about the ongoing negotiations to secure the release of Israeli hostages, stating, “We’re close to a deal,” and vowing that “all hostages will be freed.” While he avoided disclosing sensitive details, the Prime Minister conveyed strong confidence in the path forward.
Drawing a sharp historical analogy, Netanyahu emphasized the moral imperative of dismantling Hamas, likening their continued rule in Gaza to leaving the Nazi SS in power in Germany after 1945. “That’s what Hamas is,” he said. “They are the SS of today, and we cannot allow them to govern a single square inch.”
Turning to Israel’s recent joint operation in Iran, Netanyahu praised it as a “remarkable strategic success,” underscoring that it was the result of a coordinated Israeli-American effort. He said the mission, which targeted key components of Iran’s military and nuclear capabilities, “sent a powerful signal to Tehran and to the world.”
The Prime Minister reserved special praise for former U.S. President Donald Trump, whom he described as “the greatest friend Israel has ever had in the White House.” Netanyahu credited Trump for spearheading the Abraham Accords—peace agreements between Israel and several Arab states—and highlighted Trump’s diplomatic achievements in other regions, including efforts to reduce tensions between India and Pakistan, and Rwanda and the Congo.
Netanyahu also addressed public threats from Iran against both himself and Trump. “I think this is very serious,” he said, warning that Iran’s leadership “means what it says.” Referring to the threats of assassination, he added, “They are enemies of America. They’re enemies of everything we stand for. And the people of Iran deserve better than the regime of the Ayatollahs.”
Asked about the future of U.S.-Iran relations, Netanyahu reaffirmed his position that sanctions relief must be conditioned on a robust and enforceable agreement—something he considers unrealistic under the current regime in Tehran. “A good agreement is not possible with this leadership,” he said flatly.
In closing, Netanyahu stood by his recommendation that Trump be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, calling it long overdue. “For the Abraham Accords alone—achieved after years of quiet, determined diplomacy—President Trump earned his place in history,” he said.
As tensions simmer and alliances are tested, the interview served as a clear reminder that Israel’s fight for security and peace is deeply entwined with the United States’ strategic leadership and resolve—past, present, and future.
