Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed a U.S. Embassy event in Jerusalem on Tuesday, marking American Independence Day, whereby he praised U.S.-Israeli ties, reiterated Israel’s strike earlier in the day on Hamas leaders in Qatar, and said the action fulfilled his vow to pursue those responsible for the October 7 massacre.

At the event, hosted by U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee and his wife Janet, Netanyahu opened by wishing America a belated happy birthday and thanking the United States for its enduring partnership with Israel. “Israel has no greater friend than America and America has no better friend than Israel,” Netanyahu remarked, adding that the bond was rooted in shared values and history.

Turning quickly to the day’s events, Netanyahu confirmed that Israel

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