Speaking at the JNS International Policy Summit on Monday at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in Jerusalem, Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer discussed the ongoing threats to Israel’s security and prospects for future peace.
During his remarks, Dermer proclaimed, “In 12 months, the war on seven fronts will be over, and Israel will have won. I think you will see many peace agreements that either have been forged or will be forged in the coming years, but the key to that is victory. In the Middle East, when you win, when you’re strong, that’s what attracts others.”
Dermer further elaborated at the event, emphasizing, “The reason I believed in the ceasefire in Lebanon is that we maintained freedom of action in Lebanon. We will ensure that Hezbollah does not rebuild its strength.”
He asserted that Hezbollah has remained weakened since the death of its leader, Hassan Nasrallah, and similarly pointed out that Iran has been unable to fully recover after the loss of Quds Force commander Qassem Soleimani.
US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee also addressed the gathering. Answering a reporter’s question, Huckabee remarked, “Hamas is stealing aid to Gaza; that is the tragedy of what is happening in Gaza. I don’t blame Israel; I blame Hamas.”
{Matzav.com Israel}