Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has made a passionate appeal for international support amid his country’s ongoing conflict with Iran, asserting that the war has far-reaching consequences beyond the Middle East. Speaking during a televised interview on Thursday with Kan, Israel’s public broadcaster, Netanyahu declared that Israel is not only reshaping regional dynamics but also “changing the face of the world,” in what observers interpret as an effort to rally both diplomatic and military backing from global allies.
“We are at war. I’m not going to reveal our timeline. I’m not going to tell them [the Iranians] what we’re preparing,” Netanyahu stated. “When you enter a war, you know when it begins, but not when it ends.” Major Progress Claimed in Israeli Strikes Netanyahu revealed that Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have made rapid progress in the military campaign, claiming that over half of Iran’s missile launchers have been destroyed since the start of hostilities just a week ago.
He also asserted that Israel is fully capable of striking all Iranian nuclear sites, reinforcing Tel Aviv’s longstanding position that Iran’s nuclear ambitions pose an existential threat to Israel’s security. “We are systematically neutralizing Iran’s ability to strike us and to develop nuclear weapons,” he said. “This isn’t just about Israel’s safety this is about global security.” The Prime Minister’s remarks echoed a broader narrative Israel has pushed for years: that a nuclear-armed Iran would destabilize the region and threaten global peace.
An Appeal to the West: ‘All Help is Welcome’ Netanyahu’s statement included a direct appeal to the international community, particularly Israel’s Western allies. While he stopped short of requesting direct military intervention, he welcomed any form of assistance. “All help is welcome,” he said, suggesting that Israel’s allies, including the United States and NATO, must see the current war as a global fight against nuclear proliferation and state-sponsored terrorism.
U.S. Response: Trump Weighs Options Netanyahu’s comments come as U.S. President Donald Trump acknowledged for the first time that American military involvement in the conflict is under consideration. In a press briefing on Thursday, Trump said a decision would be made “within the next two weeks” on whether the U.S. would strike Iran. “There’s still a substantial chance that diplomacy might work,” Trump said. “But we are not taking any options off the table.” This cautious yet assertive tone from Washington suggests that high-level discussions are underway regarding America’s role in preventing the conflict from spiraling further out of control.
A Week of Escalation: Timeline of the Conflict The conflict erupted one week ago when Israel launched a series of airstrikes on Iranian military and nuclear targets, reportedly in retaliation for Iran’s increased aggression toward Israeli-linked interests in the region. Iran responded swiftly with a barrage of ballistic missiles and drones, targeting Israeli military infrastructure and strategic assets. Though Israel’s missile defense systems intercepted a majority of the incoming threats, some infrastructure damage and casualties were reported. The tit-for-tat exchanges have led to heightened fears of a wider regional war, potentially dragging in other Middle Eastern countries and international powers.
Global Reactions and Concerns The war has prompted urgent consultations among NATO members, Arab League nations, and the United Nations Security Council, as fears grow that the crisis could spiral into a full-scale regional war with unpredictable consequences. Analysts warn that escalation between Israel and Iran two powerful nations with far-reaching proxy networks could have devastating impacts on global oil markets, regional stability, and nuclear non-proliferation efforts. At least 19 people were injured in the northern Israeli port city of Haifa as Iran fired a fresh barrage of missiles on Friday afternoon, authorities said. Iran has been launching daily missile salvos at Israel for the past week since a wide-ranging Israeli attack on its nuclear and military facilities triggered war.
One projectile slammed into an area by the docks in Haifa on Friday afternoon where it damaged a building and blew out windows, littering the ground with rubble, AFP images showed. Israel’s foreign ministry said it struck “next to” the Al-Jarina mosque. The locations of missile strikes in Israel are subject to strict military censorship rules and are not always provided in detail to the public. A spokesman for Haifa’s Rambam hospital said 19 people had been injured in the city, with one in a serious condition.
A military official said that “approximately 20 missiles were launched towards Israel” in the latest Iranian salvo. More than 450 missiles have been fired at the country so far, along with about 400 drones, according to Israel’s National Public Diplomacy Directorate. The directorate added that the country’s tax authority had received over 25,000 claims linked to damage caused to buildings during the war.
Israel launched a massive wave of strikes on June 13, triggering an immediate retaliation from Tehran. Residential areas in both countries have suffered, while Israel and Iran have traded accusations of targeting civilians. At least 25 people have been killed in Israel by Iranian missile strikes, according to authorities. Iran said on Sunday that Israeli strikes had killed at least 224 people, including military commanders, nuclear scientists and civilians. It has not updated the toll since.
