Netanyahu on Fox News: We Will Continue to Achieve Victory over our Enemies (Video & Transcript)

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PM Netanyahu on Sean Hannity’s show on Fox News, February 5, 2025.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told Sean Hannity on Fox News on Wednesday that Israel is holding up “remarkably” despite the multifront war it has been fighting since October 7, 2023. Below is a transcript of their conversation.

Sean Hannity: Joining us now is Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Mr. Prime Minister, great to have you on the show. How is the country holding up?

Prime Minister Netanyahu: Well, it’s holding up remarkably well because of the spirit of our people, the courage of our soldiers, and the determination of our government to push back against terror. Iran, which sponsors Hamas, is committed to destroying Israel. They thought we would fold—but over a year later, they are the ones folding. We will continue until we achieve complete victory. These people chant “Death to America, Death to Israel,” and we are standing in their way. Our victory is your victory.

Hannity: You’ve said before that Donald Trump is the greatest friend Israel has ever had in the White House. Explain why.

Netanyahu: It’s simple. He recognized Jerusalem as our capital, acknowledged our sovereignty, withdrew from the disastrous Iran deal, and brokered the historic Abraham Accords that brought peace between Israel and four Arab states. And just recently, he released the ammunition we need to continue our fight and took action against hostile UN agencies. He has done remarkable things for Israel.

Hannity: You’ve said you believe peace between Israel and Saudi Arabia is not only possible but inevitable. Can you elaborate?

Netanyahu: Absolutely. I think it’s achievable. President Trump has outlined an idea for Gaza’s future—clearing the rubble, removing unexploded bombs, and rebuilding with economic development to provide jobs and housing. This is the first serious plan I’ve heard, and it should be pursued. It will create a different future for everyone.

Hannity: The president also said two things: First, that Hamas must be eliminated, and second, that Iran must never be allowed to have nuclear weapons. What’s your take?

Netanyahu: There’s no question that Iran is aggressively pursuing nuclear weapons. They probably would have succeeded ten years ago if we hadn’t taken decisive action to slow them down. But they are still pushing forward. As President Trump and I have both said: Iran must not be allowed to acquire nuclear weapons. It’s that simple.

Hannity: Do you believe other regional players—Egypt, Jordan, the UAE—will step up to help resolve the situation in Gaza and push back against Iran?

Netanyahu: Absolutely. It’s common knowledge that many Arab nations no longer see Israel as their enemy—they see Iran as the true threat. While some may not openly admit it, they recognize that Israel is the one country in the Middle East actively resisting Iran. Iran openly declares its goal to destroy Israel and dominate the region, but they’re also a threat to the U.S. and the world. If Iran gets nuclear weapons, it won’t lead to peace—it will lead to the most horrific wars.

Hannity: Are you confident that all the hostages who are still alive will be returned?

Netanyahu: We set three clear goals:  1. Destroy Hamas’ military capabilities; 2. Secure the release of all hostages; 3. Ensure that Gaza never again poses a threat to Israel.

We are committed to achieving all three. So far, we have decimated most of Hamas’ military infrastructure, but there is still work to do. We won’t stop until these objectives are met.