Israel, Iran Exchange Lethal Missile Strikes Amid Nuclear Conflict

Former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett emphasized Israel's goal to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons and accused Iran of seeking to destroy Israel, following recent Iranian missile strikes that killed at least five Israelis. Bennett justified Israel's military actions, stating they targeted Iran's ballistic missile centers and military leadership after Iran failed to meet President Trump's 60-day deadline for a deal to dismantle its nuclear program. Despite the losses and damage, Bennett warned that without Israeli attacks, Israel could face destruction by atomic missiles. He expressed hope that the Iranian people might overthrow their regime, noting that Israel has significantly weakened Iran's air defenses and senior military leadership. The Israeli Defense Forces have destroyed over 120 Iranian ballistic missile launchers and the headquarters of the Quds Force, although Iran continues to fire missiles at Israel. The ongoing conflict has seen decreased missile salvoes compared to previous clashes, but the threat remains imminent.