In a landmark interview with Ben Shapiro, Prime Minister Netanyahu declares Israel is nearing the end of the Gaza war, credits President Trump for crushing Iran’s terror network, and vows to finish Hamas once and for all.
In an exclusive and impassioned interview with Daily Wire founder Ben Shapiro, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared that Israel is “close to the end of the war” against Hamas and the Iran-backed terror axis that ignited the October 7, 2023 massacre — the deadliest assault on Jews since the Holocaust.
“We were attacked on October 7, exactly two years ago, less one day,” Netanyahu said. “It was the worst atrocity committed on Jews since the Holocaust. Everybody thought Israel was doomed. Two years later — we’ve smashed the Iran Axis.”
The Prime Minister detailed how Israel, working in coordination with U.S. President Donald Trump, has crippled Iran’s terror network, degraded its proxies, and restored deterrence across the Middle East.
“Hamas—not finished yet, but we’ll get there. Hezbollah, Syria—gone. Iran’s nuclear and ballistic missile programs have been rolled back, and the Houthis, who threatened the world’s shipping routes, have been struck hard. Israel emerged from this horrible day as the strongest power in the Middle East.”
Netanyahu stressed that Israel’s campaign will not end until every hostage is home and Hamas’s rule in Gaza is erased.
“What started in Gaza will end in Gaza—with the release of 46 hostages, 20 of whom are alive, and the complete end of Hamas’s rule. Only then can we speak of victory.”
The Prime Minister acknowledged that negotiations in Cairo—part of the Trump-brokered peace framework—are advancing, but emphasized that “complete victory” remains the final goal.
Turning to the Iranian threat, Netanyahu issued a stark warning about Tehran’s expanding ballistic missile capabilities:
“Iran is developing intercontinental missiles with an 8,000-kilometer range. Add another 3,000, and New York, Washington, Boston, Miami—even Mar-a-Lago—would be within range of their nuclear warheads. These are people who chant ‘Death to America.’ You don’t want them holding that trigger.”
He credited Trump’s decisive leadership and joint U.S.-Israel operations in June for halting Iran’s escalation:
“If Iran’s program had not been stopped, they could blackmail every American city. Trump’s partnership made sure that didn’t happen.”
Netanyahu also voiced optimism about expanding the Abraham Accords, pointing to ongoing dialogue with major Islamic nations beyond the Middle East.
“We can bring more peace deals—not just in the Middle East, but with the broader Islamic world. Important countries with large Muslim populations are already in touch with us.”
Yet, the Prime Minister insisted, true peace must come through strength:
“We must finish the Gaza war first—with President Trump’s help—and ensure Hamas is gone forever. Only then can the region move forward toward real peace.”
In the interview, Netanyahu’s message was clear: Israel’s war began with darkness but will end with victory, security, and renewed peace under the banner of U.S.-Israel unity.
