Netanyahu: Iran weakened but not defeated; endgame hinges on removing nuclear material and proxies

In a wide-ranging CBS interview, Netanyahu argues Iran remains the main threat despite blows to its nuclear program and proxies, saying the war can end only with removing nuclear material, dismantling enrichment sites, and neutralizing proxies, potentially via diplomacy or, if necessary, force; internal regime fissures exist but topple is not guaranteed. He cites Hezbollah and Hamas as ongoing threats, though Israel has degraded much of their capabilities. He touts a stronger US-Israel alliance, the Abraham Accords, and a shift from US military aid to joint Israel-US projects. He warns about social-media warfare and anti-Israel sentiment, defends Israel’s civilian protections, and stresses that freedom requires resolve and action when needed; he also calls for a bipartisan commission to review October 7th and argues for broader regional peace through deterrence and partnership.