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Jewish News 24 · Jul 21, 2026

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu chaired a security meeting that lasted more than 5½ hours, ending around 1:30 a.m. Following the meeting, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich reportedly said Israel has no interest in joining the current limited U.S.-Iran confrontation, calling the ongoing U.S. naval blockade the most favorable scenario for Israel. He said the long-term objective is the collapse of Iran's regime through sustained economic pressure, adding that Israel is prepared for any escalation and warning Tehran would "regret it" if it attacks Israel.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu chaired a security meeting that lasted more than 5½ hours, ending around 1:30 a.m. Following the meeting, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich reportedly said Israel has no interest in joining the current limited U.S.-Iran confrontation, calling the ongoing U.S. naval blockade the most favorable scenario for Israel. He said the long-term objective is the collapse of Iran's regime through sustained economic pressure, adding that Israel is prepared for any escalation and warning Tehran would "regret it" if it attacks Israel.

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