Netanyahu kicks off election campaign with security-focused speech

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu launched his Likud party’s election campaign with a security-focused speech, asserting that he alone can ensure Israel's safety following the recent Hamas-led attack. He criticized rivals for seeking territorial concessions and emphasized military operations against Iran, Hezbollah, and Hamas, while reflecting on his government's controversial actions in the occupied West Bank. As he heads into a close election against centrist Gadi Eisenkot, Netanyahu faces both security challenges and personal corruption charges.