Politics
Netanyahu presents security doctrine centered on Iran's regime and preemptive strikes
October 18, 2026 at 05:27 PM · Updated 29m ago
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu presented an updated security doctrine on Sunday, calling for Iran's downfall and a 450 billion shekel defense budget hike.
- Netanyahu presented an updated national security doctrine calling for the toppling of Iran's regime and about 450 billion shekels in defense budget additions.
- He said Israel will shift to preemptive strikes against adversaries and is ready to strike Iran without US assistance.
- He said Israel is establishing buffer zones and security barriers on its borders with Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, Egypt, and Gaza.
- He warned that a hostile US president could emerge within two years, calling for Israel to become self-reliant in arms production.
- Netanyahu described the confrontation with Iran as his 'life's mission' during Sunday's security doctrine presentation.
- He framed the 450 billion shekel military pledge as covering the next decade of defense spending.
- He acknowledged he is not confident of winning the elections scheduled for October 27.


