Netanyahu warns of Israeli isolation, calls to boost self-reliance
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Netanyahu warned that the Israeli occupation may face global isolation and sanctions following the attack on Qatar.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio hold a joint press conference at the Prime Minister's Office, during Rubio's visit, in occupied al-Quds, occupied Palestine, Monday, September 15, 2025 (AP)
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned on Monday that “Israel may find itself facing international and economic isolation,” citing mounting political backlash and potential sanctions in the aftermath of recent conflicts.
Speaking at the annual conference of the director general of accounts in the Finance Ministry, Netanyahu said that “hostile states are investing huge sums to influence debates on social media, putting us in a kind of isolation.” He cautioned of “a tangible risk of economic sanctions and restrictions on importing weapons and spare parts.”
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu claimed that “countries like Qatar and China invest heavily to sway Western media with an anti-Israeli agenda, using bots, AI, and ads.”
"You open your phone and you're bombarded, especially on TikTok. It's far more powerful than traditional media," He added.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned that "Israel" may face political isolation amid the genocide in Gaza, saying, “We are going to be a super-Sparta, we have no choice.”
He acknowledged possible sanctions and said "Israel would increasingly have to adapt to an economy that has autarkic characteristics" without reliance on foreign trade. He added that isolation could affect "Israel's" ability to import weapons and ammunition. Opposition leader Yair Lapid dismissed the remarks as “a crazy statement.”
Netanyahu himself concedes the new siege is not made of rockets but of narratives, politics, and economics.
— Thomas Keith (@iwasnevrhere_) September 15, 2025
In his own words, Qatar and China bankroll a “media siege” amplified through TikTok, bots, and ads, one he calls more powerful than traditional media.
He admits that… pic.twitter.com/Rz8CNZQ4AZ
'Israel' faces growing isolation
The Israeli Channel 13 described the situation facing the Israeli regime as a “political tsunami,” saying the entity’s isolation has deepened following its failed attack in Qatar.
According to the broadcaster, countries that once considered themselves close to the Israeli regime, such as Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Jordan, are moving closer to Iran and no longer view the Israeli occupation as a reliable ally.
The report added that a “diplomatic quagmire” is unfolding, noting that the impact of the regime’s growing isolation at the United Nations has yet to be fully addressed.
The Israeli strike on Doha, which aimed to assassinate senior Hamas leaders, failed but resulted in several deaths and injuries, drawing widespread condemnation from Arab and international actors.
