Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned that in today’s volatile geopolitical climate, even the strongest nations cannot afford to act in isolation. Emphasising that “superpowers need allies,” Netanyahu underscored the enduring importance of partnerships in confronting shared global threats, particularly Iran’s advancing missile and nuclear programmes.
In a recent interview, Netanyahu remarked, “America First doesn’t mean America alone, because all countries need allies. Superpowers need allies. China has allies. Russia has allies.” He highlighted that alliances remain critical for ensuring security, intelligence cooperation, and technological progress.
The remarks came on October 7, marking the second anniversary of the Hamas attack on Israel. Netanyahu described Israel as a “fighting ally that pulls its weight,” asserting that the nation has successfully defended itself for decades without requiring foreign troops.
“We don’t ask for Americans to bring boots on the ground. We’ve done the job of defending ourselves pretty well over the last 77 years,” he said.
Turning his attention to Iran, Netanyahu claimed that Tehran’s ongoing efforts to develop intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) capable of carrying nuclear warheads represent a direct threat to the United States.
“Iran is developing ballistic missiles with an 8,000-kilometre range. Add another 3,000 kilometres, and they can target New York City, Washington, Boston, Miami, Mar-a-Lago,” he warned.
Netanyahu praised former U.S. President Donald Trump for adopting what he called a “judicious and effective” strategy against Iran’s nuclear ambitions without triggering a wider regional conflict.
“We had the right alliance — we shared the labour and neutralised a threat that could have blackmailed every American city,” Netanyahu added.
His comments come amid renewed tensions in the Middle East, as the U.S. and its allies continue diplomatic and economic efforts to restrain Iran’s expanding weapons programme and maintain stability in the region.
