Netanyahu at cabinet meeting: Israel ‘in fateful days,’ fighting for ‘our very existence’

Offering a Rosh Hashanah greeting at the start of the weekly cabinet meeting, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says that Israel is still facing significant challenges despite recent military successes.

Israel is “in fateful days,” he says, as the IDF has been landing a series of heavy blows on the Hezbollah terror group in Lebanon.

“These are days of historic achievements,” Netanyahu continues, “but also days of great challenges that are still ahead of us.”

Netanyahu welcomes New Hope chairman Gideon Sa’ar, who is attending for the first time since rejoining the government yesterday.

Netanyahu recognizes IDF soldiers “who are incredible at striking our enemies and raising the morale of our people.” He offers his wishes to bereaved families, and the “dear families of the hostages.”

“We will not rest until we bring them all back,” he promises.

“We are at war for our very existence,” Netanyahu insists. “We will join forces, go hand in hand, and defeat our enemies.”

“May the year and its curses end,” he finishes, referring to the Jewish year, “and with God’s help — may the year and its blessings begin.”