Netanyahu: Israel to exercise its right to self-defense against attacks by Iran, Hezbollah

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated that his country reserves the full right to self-defense and is prepared to respond harshly to any threats from the Lebanese Hezbollah movement, Report informs referring to Western media.

He made this statement in an address broadcast on state television.

He stated that Iran and the Hezbollah group it backs have weakened, and attacks on Israeli territory have ceased.

He added that if Iran and Hezbollah resume attacks on Israel, the government will respond decisively and exercise its right to self-defense.

The Israeli prime minister also emphasized that the fight against Iran and Hezbollah is not yet over.