Read Benjamin Netanyahu's full speech to Israelis regarding attack on Iran

Edmonton Journal

a day ago

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'This operation will continue for as many days as it takes to remove this threat. For decades, the tyrants of Tehran have brazenly, openly called for Israel's destruction.
'They backed up their genocidal rhetoric with a program to develop nuclear weapons. In recent years, Iran has produced enough highly-enriched uranium for nine atom bombs – nine.
'In recent months, Iran has taken steps that has never taken before, steps to weaponise this enriched uranium and if not stopped, Iran could produce a nuclear weapon in a very short time. It could be in a year, it could be within a few months – it could be less than a year.
'This is a clear and present danger to Israel's very survival. Eighty years ago, the Jewish people were the victims of a Holocaust perpetrated by the Nazi regime.
'Today, the Jewish state refuses to be a victim of a nuclear Holocaust perpetrated by the Iranian regime.
'As Prime Minister, I've made it clear time and time again, Israel will never allow those who call for our annihilation to develop the means to achieve that goal.