Netanyahu Says Israel Will Eradicate Hamas and Hezbollah Within Two Years

What happened

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told Israeli army radio on Wednesday that Israel plans to eradicate Hamas and Hezbollah within the next two years, and that it will deliver a severe blow to Iran if attacked, Naharnet Lebanon reports. Netanyahu also pledged not to allow Iran to become a nuclear state during his tenure.

Outside Brief is treating this as a source-led account. Any disputed responsibility, casualty figure, battlefield claim or single-source assertion should be treated as unconfirmed/hearsay unless confirmed by another reliable source or a named official. Netanyahu claimed Israel has completed 90 percent of the work against its fronts, without specifying operational details. He also said an attack on Iran is currently not convenient before Israeli elections, implying ongoing military and political calculations.

While Netanyahu’s statements reverberate across the region, Naharnet’s report does not provide independent verification of any imminent Israeli military action, advances against Hezbollah, or retribution against Iran. This fits into a broader context of heightened tensions between Israel, Hezbollah in south Lebanon, and Iran’s regional influence, all of which contribute to instability along the Israel-Lebanon border and affect UNIFIL peacekeeping missions.

Known from the source

• Benjamin Netanyahu is the Prime Minister of Israel.
• Netanyahu stated on Israeli army radio that Israel aims to eradicate Hamas and Hezbollah within two years.
• Netanyahu warned Iran of severe retaliation if Iran attacks Israel.
• Netanyahu said he would not allow Iran to become a nuclear state while he is Prime Minister.
• Netanyahu noted that 90% of Israel’s work against its fronts is completed but did not specify further.

What remains unclear

The claims come amid persistent headlines about Israeli strikes, displacement, and civilian impacts in the region, though Naharnet does not link these statements to specific recent incidents or casualties. Hezbollah’s response or Lebanon’s official stance are not included in this report.

What remains unclear: Confirm whether the central claim is corroborated; until then treat it as unconfirmed/hearsay. Independent verification of any ongoing Israeli military operations against Hezbollah or Hamas. Verification of any imminent plans or timelines for eradication of Hezbollah or Hamas. Verification of any operational or strategic changes related to Iran following Netanyahu’s statements.

Evidence note

Outside Brief has kept this brief source-led and attributed. Claims should be read alongside the original source linked below.

Original source: Naharnet Lebanon. Open the source.