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During a Rosh Hashanah toast, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated Thursday that Israel has the ability to eliminate the threat posed by Iran and ultimately bring down its government, describing regime change as the country’s principal remaining mission. “I am convinced of our ability to remove this threat once and for all, that is, to topple this regime,” the Prime Minister said. Netanyahu claimed Iran’s leadership was “weaker than ever” and “fighting for its life,” while praising Israel’s military achievements over the past three years. Meanwhile, at the same toast. Defense Minister Israel Katz warned that Iran, under mounting economic pressure and fearing internal uprising, may resort to "desperate measures" against Israel.

Meanwhile, Israel-Lebanon negotiations are expected to resume in mid-September, with political talks in Rome and military talks at CENTCOM headquarters in Tampa, according to Al-Arabiya. Sources told the outlet that the pilot zones, areas meant to demonstrate the Lebanese army's ability to deploy and maintain control, have become an obstacle rather than a solution ahead of the talks. Lebanon has told American mediators it is performing to the best of its ability in the zones and has sought to show progress without drawing media attention, though Israel has criticized Lebanon's performance. READ MORE FROM THURSDAY