Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke before the American Congress, when he presented a vision for the day after the war: "We do not intend to settle in Gaza, we need civilian control by Palestinians who do not want to destroy Israel."
After initial introductions, Netanyahu went on to comment on the war in Gaza: "To defeat our enemies, courage and transparency are required - which starts with distinguishing between good and evil. Despite this, many demonstrators support Hamas, those who entered the kibbutzim and murdered families and babies, they should be ashamed of themselves. They want to sabotage America, and they Burning US flags - even on the 4th of July. We heard from the head of American intelligence that Iran is funding the supporters of Hamas in America - including those who are protesting in front of this building now. They shout 'from the sea to the river', but they have no idea which sea and which river. Don't they know that Israel is the country of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, David and Solomon? Israel has always been our country, and will always be our country."
"80 years after the Holocaust, the presidents of the universities could not condemn the calls for the genocide of Jews. They said it 'depends on the context. So I will give context - for years we were accused of delusional and anti-Semitic things, which led to the mass murder of Jews. Just like then, the Jewish people were accused Today, the Jewish state is accused of lies. No wonder there is a shocking increase in anti-Semitism, wherever we see anti-Semitism, we must condemn it without exception."
"Know that the bloodshed against the Jewish policy also comes from people who speak high and high in robes. The Prosecutor General of the International Court of Justice accused Israel of starving the Gazans - this is nonsense and a complete invention. Over 40 thousand aid trucks with half a million tons of food entered the Strip. If there is Palestinians who don't get enough food, it's not because Israel stops them - but because Hamas steals their food."
The prosecutors also accuse Israel of deliberately killing civilians - what the hell is he talking about? The IDF distributed leaflets, held talks, did everything to keep the Palestinians away from danger, but Hamas is doing everything to put the citizens in danger. Hamas fires rockets from schools, mosques and shoots people trying to escape. For Israel, killing civilians is a tragedy - for Hamas it is a strategy They want civilians to die so that Israel will be blamed for this, so that they can remain in power and carry out 7.10 again and again. So let me assure them - it will not happen."
"Despite this, most Americans did not fall for the lies of Hamas, and they support Israel. I thank everyone who supports us. But for everyone else - I suggest that you listen to John Spencer, who studied every war in history and said that Israel took more measures to protect civilians from harm than anything Another army, beyond what the international law requires. In addition, there were those who claimed that it was impossible to evacuate a million people. He said, why? Because Israel took them out of the danger zone."
"The International Court of Justice is trying to tie our hands so that we cannot defend ourselves. If that happens, the US will be next in line. I promise - the hands of the Jewish state will never be tied, Israel will continue to defend itself."
"In the Middle East, Iran is behind everything - all the violence, all the killing, all the killing, all the chaos in the Middle East. And this should not surprise anyone. Khomeini promised to promote Islam to the whole world - and which country stands before it? The United States, the defender of Western culture and the superpower the largest in the world. But Iran understands that in order to attack the United States, it must first conquer Israel - and that is where the only democracy, the State of Israel, stands. This is why in Tehran they call for death to Israel and not death to the United States - Israel first, the United States after that. When we fight Hamas, Hezbollah, the Houthis - we are fighting Iran, the great enemy of the USA."
"We are not only defending ourselves from the Iranian nuke, but also you. Our enemies are your enemies, our war is also yours, and our victory is also yours. This victory is within touching distance - the Iranian axis of Hamas will be destroyed soon."
On the North: "Hezbollah fired thousands of rockets and UAVs at the residents of the North, we will not accept this threat. 8,000 people were evacuated and became refugees in their own country. We are committed to returning them home, we prefer a diplomatic solution - but we will do everything necessary for them to return home. Those who attack Israel will pay a very heavy price."
"While we are defending ourselves on all fronts, I know that the US supports us, and I thank you on both sides of the hall. For years, the US helped Israel with weapons, and Israel provided critical intelligence that saved many lives. Together we developed the most advanced weapons in the world, which protect our two countries, and prevent US soldiers from being on the ground in the Middle East. I appreciate the support of the US, including in the current war - but this is a dramatic moment. Speeding up deliveries can bring the end of the war in Gaza and peace in the Middle East closer. Give us the tools faster, and we will finish the job faster."
"The war can end tomorrow. Hamas can surrender as early as tomorrow and return all the abductees, but if not - Israel will fight until it eliminates Hamas' ability to control Gaza, and return all the abductees home. This is the meaning of absolute victory, and we will not settle for anything less."
"The day after we defeat Hamas, there will be a new Gaza. My vision for this is a demilitarized and non-extremist zone, Israel does not intend to settle in Gaza, but we need to make sure that there are no threats to Israel from there. We need civilian control by Palestinians who do not want to destroy Israel - that is too much to ask for "After our victory, with the help of regional partners, the demilitarization and elimination of extremism in Gaza can lead to prosperity and peace. These are the concepts that were applied after the Second World War, and they led to peace."
"And this is my vision for the entire Middle East: After World War II, the US established a military alliance to stand against the Soviet threat. This is what we should do today, and all those who will be at peace with Israel - should be part of this alliance. We saw an example of this vision on April 14, the night of the Iranian attack I thank President Biden for bringing this coalition to the Middle East. I want to thank President Trump for the Abraham agreements. The Israelis were also happy that he was saved from such an attack."
"I have optimism about Israel, because we have gone through the depths of hell, we have established a country that works to advance humanity. I also have optimism about America, which will continue to be a beacon of light and hope in a dark and dangerous world. If we work together, I am sure that our two nations will overcome the terrorists who are fighting us No matter how long it takes, no matter how hard it is - Israel will not give up, we will fight until we achieve the victory of freedom over evil, and in this vision Israel will continue to be America's ally Your solidarity, together we will protect our common culture and guarantee a bright future for both nations."
