He is certainly one of Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s closest confidants. In the interview, Ron Dermer talks about Israel’s strategic planning, the safety of civilians – and explains to what extent he sees allies in neighboring international locations.
He is taken into account by many to be Israel’s secret international minister. The Minister for Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer gave a TV interview to the accomplice publications WELT, “Bild” and “Politico” in Tel Aviv. Read a very powerful statements right here.
Will Israel reply to the Iranian assault with a counterattack?
Ron Dermer leaves little doubt about this: “We – Israel – had 200 ballistic missiles fired at us. I think any country would respond to such aggression. And of course we will react. But we will have to wait and see what that reaction will be.”
However, the previous Israeli ambassador to the USA didn’t say something a couple of doable timing of the counterattack: “I think they will just have to wait and see. We have to think carefully about what we want to do and how we want to do it. But I think when it comes to measures like this, the less I talk about it, the better.”
On a doable Israeli assault on Iranian nuclear amenities
Dermer as soon as once more emphasised the nice hazard that Iran poses to Israel: “Iran is a regime that has sworn to destroy the State of Israel. And when it comes to nuclear weapons – the most dangerous weapon of all – a threat must be taken very seriously. The Prime Minister has said for many years and just a month ago at the United Nations that Israel will do whatever is necessary to neutralize this threat.”
Asked whether or not an assault on Iranian nuclear amenities was an choice, Dermer replied: “It means we will defend ourselves, and it means exactly what the prime minister said a month ago: We will do whatever it takes is to defend us against those who seek our destruction.”
About the affect of the USA on Israel’s actions within the Middle East
“The US has its own policies and positions, and different people have different views. Israel always listens carefully to what the United States – our most important ally – has to say. But ultimately we make sovereign decisions about what we believe to be the interests of our country.”
About Israel’s medium- to long-term aim in Iran
Dermer emphasised that the Iranian individuals are not enemies of Israel. Rather, the Iranian regime is a thorn within the aspect of the Netanyahu authorities. “Remember, it was only two years ago that there were massive protests in Iran over the treatment of women there. They persecute their women, they persecute minorities. They hang homosexuals in public places. I think 70 or 80 percent of the Iranian population despises the regime that oppresses them. These are our allies,” stated Ron Dermer.
In the long run, this makes him constructive. The aim is to forestall the Iranian regime from creating nuclear weapons. Asked whether or not Israel goals to overthrow the Iranian regime, he stated: “I believe that the Iranian people should be free. And I think the best thing that could happen to the Middle East is for the Iranian people to take control of their own future.”
About criticism of Israel’s actions and the numerous civilian victims in Lebanon
“We just want to create security for the north of Israel. We were not looking for this war when Hamas terrorists invaded Gaza and committed the most horrific crimes against Jews since the Holocaust. The very next day, October 8th, Hezbollah launched attacks against us and attacked us again and again. No country would allow its border communities to become ghost towns.”
Israel takes the safety of the civilian inhabitants significantly throughout its assaults: “When we respond to Hezbollah, we make sure to do everything we can to keep Lebanese civilians out of harm’s way. But our goal is to weaken Hezbollah.”
About the rising lack of worldwide assist for Israel
French President Emmanuel Macron lately spoke out in favor of stopping the provision of arms to Israel. Ron Dermer stated: “Fortunately we don’t purchase weapons from France. But we consider – and the Prime Minister has made this very clear – that it was a mistake and a severe misjudgment by the French President to name for some form of arms embargo.” Israel is a “drive of civilization.” If Israel were strengthened, the USA and Europe would also be strengthened.
Regarding Germany, he said: “I hope that a broad spectrum in Germany recognizes that Israel is your ally and friend. We fight on your behalf against forces that hate everything you stand for. That’s why it’s so important to support Israel.”
About the upcoming US elections
Dermer emphasized that Benjamin Netanyahu would not interfere in American politics. “America elects its presidents, Israel elects its prime ministers, and the two leaders work together because we have a strong alliance between these two countries.”
Supporters of the Iranian regime, Hezbollah, Hamas and the Houthi rebels, would chant not solely “Death to Israel” but in addition “Death to America.” “If we win, America wins,” Dermer stated.
About the way forward for the Gaza Strip
“Hamas must lose control of Gaza based on what it has done. I think it is already badly damaged militarily. We need a political alternative to Hamas in Gaza. There is an alternative that could be managed by local people. Hopefully there will be regional and international actors to help them with the transition. After this destruction, I hope we can achieve a different future for the people of the region.”
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