Amidst international condemnation of its Gaza war actions, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu acknowledged Israel's growing international isolation, predicting it could last for years. He announced plans to boost self-sufficiency, particularly in weapons production, citing potential arms embargoes from European nations. Netanyahu attributed the isolation to an "extreme Islamist agenda" and social media manipulation by rival states. However, he maintained Israel's economic strength and insisted on continuing the war, despite opposition from within Israel and warnings of escalating humanitarian crises. Opposition leaders sharply criticized Netanyahu's policies and their consequences.

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