Ex-Israeli PM Says Netanyahu Cannot Eliminate Iran’s Nuclear Capability

Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak has sharply criticised Israel’s current war strategy and warned that key objectives being presented to the public may not be achievable through military means.

In an interview this week, Barak said there is “no practical way” to eliminate Iran’s enriched uranium through military action. His comments have cast a big doubt on the effectiveness of Israel’s force-based approach toward Iran’s nuclear program.

Barak also accused the Israeli leadership of misleading the public about progress in ongoing conflicts. “Israelis are being lied to,” Barak said, pointing to the continued presence of Hamas despite prolonged military operations.

Referring to the entire regional situation, he said that after more than two years of war messaging focused on victory, Hamas “is still there,” suggesting a gap between official claims and realities on the ground. He made similar remarks regarding Hezbollah and Iran that neither group has been decisively neutralised.

Barak’s comments show growing debate within Israel over the direction and outcomes of its military strategy, particularly as skirmishes with Hamas in Gaza and bombing Hezbollah in Lebanon along the northern border continue without a clear resolution.

This interview shows the confusion within Israeli media regarding their current objectives against Iran and whether these goals can realistically be achieved through military means alone, especially after US President Donald Trump paused planned strikes on Iran’s energy infrastructure for five days.