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"Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu marked Jerusalem Day during a ceremony in the city, delivering a speech celebrating the 59th anniversary of what Israel calls the reunification of Jerusalem following the 1967 Six-Day War. "The stubborn battle fought here 59 years ago was an important stage on the way to the reunification of Jerusalem, our eternal capital, brought together as one," he said. "Jerusalem will always remain united under Israeli sovereignty." The prime minister linked Israel's current security challenges to past wars, saying the country had once again faced 'existential threats' during the ongoing conflict. "In the current war, just as before the Six-Day War, those who sought to destroy us tried to place a noose around our necks," he stressed. Netanyahu persisted, "Our enemies aim to wipe us out completely. But they have another goal: to uproot us from Jerusalem," underlining, "We will not allow this to happen — and it will not happen." He remarked that Israel achieved significant military gains across multiple fronts, referring to regional adversaries. "We have crushed large parts of the Iranian axis of evil that surrounded us from all sides," the prime minister said, describing an immediate threat from Iran's missile and nuclear capabilities. Netanyahu also highlighted Israel's cooperation with the United States, noting that regional power dynamics had shifted. "The close alliance with President Trump's administration in the United States […] changed the face of the Middle East." Jerusalem is one of the world's oldest continuously inhabited cities, with recorded history dating back over 3,000 years. It holds religious significance for Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, and is considered sacred by all three faiths. Today, the city is home to both Jewish and Arab populations."
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