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Israeli Leaders Warn Netanyahu: Military Strategy Lacks Vision

3/20/2026

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Golan Warns Netanyahu

Maj. Gen. (res.) Yair Golan, leader of Israeli Democrats, warned Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that military reliance in Lebanon lacks a political strategy, risking further conflict.
Golan criticized Netanyahu for "complete strategic blindness," noting Hezbollah's current weakness and growing opposition in Lebanon.
Maj. Nimrod Sheffer supported Golan's view, stating military actions without a political strategy are futile.
Opposition leader Yair Lapid urged continued military efforts against Hezbollah alongside negotiations with Lebanon.
Netanyahu emphasized the need for a "ground component" to address threats from Iran.

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Hegseth Declares Victory

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says Iran's military capabilities have significantly diminished, with submarines and missile strikes nearly eradicated.
He emphasizes the United States is winning decisively in its campaign against Iran, despite the lack of updated figures.
Hegseth urges Americans to pray for U.S. troops.
He highlights a message from grieving families of fallen soldiers.
This comes amid escalating tensions, as Iran retaliated after Israel attacked its South Pars gas field.

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Golan Warns Netanyahu

Maj. Gen. (res.) Yair Golan, leader of Israeli Democrats, warned Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that military reliance in Lebanon lacks a political strategy, risking further conflict.
Golan criticized Netanyahu for "complete strategic blindness," noting Hezbollah's current weakness and growing opposition in Lebanon.
Maj. Nimrod Sheffer supported Golan's view, stating military actions without a political strategy are futile.
Opposition leader Yair Lapid urged continued military efforts against Hezbollah alongside negotiations with Lebanon.
Netanyahu emphasized the need for a "ground component" to address threats from Iran.

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