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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday evening that Israel is moving towards becoming a regional power, and in some areas a global one, according to Israeli media reports. His comments were made during a meeting with National Defense College trainees, amid reports of a possible US attack on Iran and rising tensions between Israel and the Islamic Republic. Netanyahu also spoke about Israel’s independence in weapons production. He said: “We are turning Israel into a regional power, and in some aspects, a global power. We need a very strong defense, independent production capacity, and to deepen our relative advantage.” Netanyahu also reviewed what he described as Israel’s achievements in the war, saying that the shape of the Middle […]
