DealBook Summit Netanyahu Is Defiant In Face Of Legal Challenges
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Dec 4, 2025 
Benjamin Netanyahu, the Prime Minister of Israel and a seasoned politician, discusses his defiance against legal challenges, including an arrest warrant issued by the ICC. He emphasizes his commitment to peace efforts in Gaza and the removal of Hamas, while also addressing his ongoing corruption trial and reasons for seeking a pardon. Netanyahu rejects the establishment of a Palestinian state, suggesting a security-first approach instead. He outlines his ambitions in technology and peace, asserting his belief in Israel's right to exist despite international criticism.
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Phased Plan For Gaza Security
- Benjamin Netanyahu argues the Gaza campaign achieved its first-phase goals by securing hostages and weakening Hamas through combined military and diplomatic pressure.
- He frames the next phases as disarming Hamas and de-radicalizing Gaza to prevent future threats.
Push For An International Force
- Netanyahu urges international participation to disarm Hamas, endorsing an international force as the preferable option.
- He warns Israel will act militarily if that international option fails to materialize.
Trial As Political Obstacle
- Netanyahu describes his corruption trial as politically motivated and disproportionate, calling key charges collapsed or absurd.
- He says seeking a pardon is about Israel's needs, not an admission of guilt, to avoid wasting leadership time on the trial.