According to CCTV International News, on the evening of October 19th, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu said in an interview with the 14th Channel television station that he gave orders to the Israeli army, the Israeli Intelligence and Security Agency (Mossad), and the Israeli Military Intelligence Service to 'overthrow the Iranian regime'.
On the security briefing on the 18th, Netanyahu made similar remarks. According to the Israel Times, this is the first time in October 7, 2023, that Netanyahu has held a face-to-face media briefing.
On that day, Netanyahu said, “The nuclear ambitions of the Iranian regime remain a unresolved major threat,” and insisted that overthrowing the Iranian regime is still the main strategic goal. “This regime must fall, and I will bring it down.”
"Israel Times" inquired about what the next steps will be after the military actions against Iran have not achieved their goals in eliminating the regime, nor convincing Iranian people to overthrow it. The inquirer wants to know how he plans to handle his future confrontation with Iran.
Netanyahu said, "Our plan is very comprehensive and determined, aimed at overthrowing that regime. That is my plan, and that is also the directive I have given to all security departments. This is what will happen."
Netanyahu said that the work needed to defeat the Israeli enemies has been completed 90%. He linked this task's completion to his own re-election.
When asked whether Israel could pursue its goals against Iran without American support, Netanyahu emphasized that Israel’s security needs do not depend on American approval. “When necessary, we will act independently. We have already done so in the past, and if needed, we will take action again.”
