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Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar 

Mar 9, 2026
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INSIGHT

Hezbollah Seen As Iranian Proxy Threatening Lebanon

  • Israel treats Hezbollah as an Iranian proxy harming Lebanon's sovereignty and plans to dramatically degrade its capabilities.
  • Sa'ar argues Hezbollah acts against Lebanese government will and that dismantling it is key to Lebanon's future and Israeli security.
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Preventing Iranian Nuclearization Justifies Action

  • Sa'ar frames action against Iran as prevention of nuclear proliferation and protection of U.S. allies.
  • He praises President Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu for decisive leadership and argues inaction risks global consequences if Iran acquired nuclear arms.
INSIGHT

Iran Declares Readiness To Continue Fighting

  • Iranian officials interviewed by Fred Pleitgen call the new Supreme Leader selection proof the system functions and vow to continue fighting.
  • Kamal Kharazi frames the situation as existential and rejects diplomacy while calling for others to force a halt via economic pressure.
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