"We are on the way to victory," says Netanyahu amid Iranian attacks

In a statement after visiting Bat Yam, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned Iran of what he described as the “deliberate murder” of civilians, including women and children, in recent missile strikes. 

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on X threatened Iran with a strong and decisive military response.

“Iran will pay a very heavy price for the murder of civilians, women, and children, which they did intentionally,” Netanyahu declared, adding, “We are engaged in an existential struggle, and all Israeli citizens now understand the magnitude of the threat.”

איראן תשלם מחיר יקר מאוד על רצח אזרחים, נשים וילדים שהם עשו בכוונת תחילה.

אני נמצא פה בבת ים עם כוחות פיקוד העורף, כוחות ההצלה. בשם עם ישראל כולו אני מביע צער על אובדן הנפש שקרה כאן. ליבנו עם המשפחות.

צריך וחשוב להישמע להנחיות פיקוד העורף, כי מי ששמע וביצע את הנחיות פיקוד… pic.twitter.com/QkGsUBZvY5

— Benjamin Netanyahu - בנימין נתניהו (@netanyahu) June 15, 2025

Sharing videos of the destroyed Bat Yam and Home Front Command, Netanyahu expressed condolences on behalf of the nation for the lives lost in Bat Yam and other affected areas, he wrote that “this is a war of salvation,” Netanyahu continued, “against a double threat of annihilation. Our soldiers and pilots are in the skies of Iran. We will achieve our goals and deliver a decisive blow. They will feel the power of our response.”

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He also warned of the catastrophic consequences had Iran possessed nuclear weapons or thousands of advanced missiles, reinforcing Israel's position against Iran's nuclear ambitions.

The Prime Minister concluded his remarks with a spiritual appeal to citizens, quoting from scripture: “And you will be very careful about your souls.” He urged Israelis to protect their lives by following security protocols, saying, “Together, with God’s help, we will win. We are on the way to victory.”

The ongoing escalation followed heightened tensions between Israel and Iran after cross-border Israeli attacks that intensified the Middle East conflict.