Ruth Wasserman Lande: The Republic of Iran has created a “wall of fire” surrounding Israel by funding, training, and inciting proxies instead of engaging in direct warfare.

We are at war only with those who commit atrocities such as rape, murder, and burning our people—like Hamas did from Gaza, entering our territory unprovoked and committing mass murder. Hezbollah, too, has been planning to carry out similar attacks. They have specific plans to do exactly the same, which is the sole reason why our soldiers have entered Lebanon: to dismantle their tunnels.

The interview took place on SABC NEWS on October 4, 2024.