RAMALLAH: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Wednesday that he is looking “to form an international front against Iran” and its nuclear weapons program.
The US and the international community have started to take a stronger approach to Iran, Netanyahu said during a Kadima-initiated Knesset plenum discussion.
“In the field of security I have said before the elections and I’m saying this again. Our main problem is the Iranian threat on us, on the region and on peace, he said.
“During the government’s tenure, something happened which is significant for the long run - uncovering the true colors of the Iranian regime. A brutal regime oppressing the people. This nation wants to rid itself of the burden of tyranny, and if it is released many forces would be released for development.
“Hardly anyone supported this regime in the international community, but there were exceptions. Excluding Syria, Hamas and Hezbollah who sent their greetings, encouragement and support. What else did they send there during the oppression? ,” he added.
Netanyahu also said on Wednesday that Israel’s controversial wall in the occupied West Bank would not be pulled down. “I hear today people who say that because the situation is calm in the West Bank we can dismantle the security barrier, but it is in fact because of this barrier that there is calm,” he told a session of parliament.
