Netanyahu's doctrine of survival shapes Middle East geopolitics. The Israeli Prime Minister's controversial assertion that Israel's existence depends on military defense has evolved from rhetoric into active foreign policy, particularly toward Iran. Since 2024, the Israel-Iran conflict escalated dramatically, culminating in coordinated U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iranian infrastructure in February 2026. This ongoing military confrontation represents the most direct and sustained engagement between the two nations in history. Critics argue Netanyahu's framework ignores decades of occupation and displacement, while supporters contend it reflects genuine asymmetry in regional threats. The quote's disputed origin and contested interpretation continue fueling debate about Middle East stability and regional security dynamics.
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