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”’Sparta Speech”’ ({{langx|he|נאום ספרטה}}) was delivered by [[Prime Minister of Israel|Israeli Prime Minister]] [[Benjamin Netanyahu]] on 15 September 2025 at the [[Accountant General of Israel|Accountant General]]’s [[Conference]] in [[Jerusalem]].<ref>{{cite web |author=[[Ministry of Finance (Israel)|Ministry of Finance]] |date=2025-09-16 |title=Live – Accountant General Division Former Officials Conference, Monday {{!}} 15/09/25 {{!}} 10:30–15:30 {{!}} International Convention Center, Jerusalem |url=https://www.youtube.com/live/egQ4BDf2gDY?t=15958s |website=[[YouTube]] |access-date=2025-09-17}} English [[closed captioning|closed captions]] are available.</ref> In this speech, Netanyahu described what he perceived as Israel’s growing diplomatic and economic isolation amid the ongoing [[Iron Swords War]]. He called for Israel to adopt a “Super-[[Sparta]]” approach to confront the resulting security and economic challenges. The speech sparked widespread political and public debate across Israel.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Freiberg |first1=Nava |last2=Berman |first2=Lazar |last3=ToI Staff |date=2025-09-15 |title=Netanyahu admits Israel economically isolated, says will need to become ‘super-Sparta’ |url=https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-admits-israel-is-economically-isolated-will-need-to-become-self-reliant |website=[[The Times of Israel]] |access-date=2025-09-17}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Shalev |first1=Tal |date=2025-09-15 |title=Netanyahu admits Israel faces prolonged ‘isolation’ over war in Gaza |url=https://edition.cnn.com/2025/09/15/middleeast/netanyahu-israel-isolation-intl |website=[[CNN]] |access-date=2025-09-17}}</ref> |
”’Sparta Speech”’ ({{langx|he|נאום ספרטה}}) was delivered by [[Prime Minister of Israel|Israeli Prime Minister]] [[Benjamin Netanyahu]] on 15 September 2025 at the [[Accountant General of Israel|Accountant General]]’s [[Conference]] in [[Jerusalem]].<ref>{{cite web |author=[[Ministry of Finance (Israel)|Ministry of Finance]] |date=2025-09-16 |title=Live – Accountant General Division Former Officials Conference, Monday {{!}} 15/09/25 {{!}} 10:30–15:30 {{!}} International Convention Center, Jerusalem |url=https://www.youtube.com/live/egQ4BDf2gDY?t=15958s |website=[[YouTube]] |access-date=2025-09-17}} English [[closed captioning|closed captions]] are available.</ref> In this speech, Netanyahu described what he perceived as Israel’s growing diplomatic and economic isolation amid the ongoing [[Iron Swords War]]. He called for Israel to adopt a “Super-[[Sparta]]” approach to confront the resulting security and economic challenges. The speech sparked widespread political and public debate across Israel.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Freiberg |first1=Nava |last2=Berman |first2=Lazar |last3=ToI Staff |date=2025-09-15 |title=Netanyahu admits Israel economically isolated, says will need to become ‘super-Sparta’ |url=https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-admits-israel-is-economically-isolated-will-need-to-become-self-reliant |website=[[The Times of Israel]] |access-date=2025-09-17}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Shalev |first1=Tal |date=2025-09-15 |title=Netanyahu admits Israel faces prolonged ‘isolation’ over war in Gaza |url=https://edition.cnn.com/2025/09/15/middleeast/netanyahu-israel-isolation-intl |website=[[CNN]] |access-date=2025-09-17}}</ref> |
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Netanyahu outlined several factors contributing to Israel’s increasing diplomatic isolation. He highlighted the political influence of [[Muslims|Muslim]] [[Immigration|immigrant]] communities in [[Europe]], which he said pressured their governments to adopt critical [[International sanctions|stances]] toward Israel related to the [[Gaza war|Gaza conflict]]. Netanyahu also emphasized the role of digital technologies, including [[artificial intelligence]], being exploited by states such as [[Qatar]] and [[China]] to conduct influence operations on [[social media]], which he described as creating a “media siege” on Israel. |
Netanyahu outlined several factors contributing to Israel’s increasing diplomatic isolation. He highlighted the political influence of [[Muslims|Muslim]] [[Immigration|immigrant]] communities in [[Europe]], which he said pressured their governments to adopt critical [[International sanctions|stances]] toward Israel related to the [[Gaza war|Gaza conflict]]. Netanyahu also emphasized the role of digital technologies, including [[artificial intelligence]], being exploited by states such as [[Qatar]] and [[China]] to conduct influence operations on [[social media]], which he described as creating a “media siege” on Israel. |
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The Prime Minister warned of potential trade restrictions as a consequence of diplomatic pressures, which could limit Israel’s access to [[weapon]] components. He stressed the importance of expanding domestic arms production to maintain national security. Concluding his address, Netanyahu urged the development of a “Super-Sparta economy”, which he defined as an economic model characterized by increased self-sufficiency ([[autarky]]). Although he identified as a supporter of [[free-market]] principles, Netanyahu argued that the current geopolitical circumstances necessitated greater economic independence. |
The Prime Minister warned of potential trade restrictions as a consequence of diplomatic pressures, which could limit Israel’s access to [[weapon]] components. He stressed the importance of expanding domestic arms production to maintain national security. Concluding his address, Netanyahu urged the development of a “Super-Sparta economy”, which he defined as an economic model characterized by increased self-sufficiency ([[autarky]]). Although he identified as a supporter of [[free-market]] principles, Netanyahu argued that the current geopolitical circumstances necessitated greater economic independence. |
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Latest revision as of 16:17, 17 September 2025
2025 speech by Benjamin Netanyahu
Sparta Speech (Hebrew: נאום ספרטה) was delivered by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on 15 September 2025 at the Accountant General‘s Conference in Jerusalem.[1] In this speech, Netanyahu described what he perceived as Israel’s growing diplomatic and economic isolation amid the ongoing Iron Swords War. He called for Israel to adopt a “Super-Sparta” approach to confront the resulting security and economic challenges. The speech sparked widespread political and public debate across Israel.[2][3]
Background and content
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Netanyahu outlined several factors contributing to Israel’s increasing diplomatic isolation. He highlighted the political influence of Muslim immigrant communities in Europe, which he said pressured their governments to adopt critical stances toward Israel related to the Gaza conflict. Netanyahu also emphasized the role of digital technologies, including artificial intelligence, being exploited by states such as Qatar and China to conduct influence operations on social media, which he described as creating a “media siege” on Israel.[2]
The Prime Minister warned of potential trade restrictions as a consequence of diplomatic pressures, which could limit Israel’s access to weapon components. He stressed the importance of expanding domestic arms production to maintain national security. Concluding his address, Netanyahu urged the development of a “Super-Sparta economy”, which he defined as an economic model characterized by increased self-sufficiency (autarky).[2] Although he identified as a supporter of free-market principles, Netanyahu argued that the current geopolitical circumstances necessitated greater economic independence.
The speech prompted a range of responses within Israel. Following Netanyahu’s remarks, the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange experienced declines. Political criticism was voiced by several prominent figures:
- Opposition leader Yair Lapid described the concept of an autarkic economy as unrealistic, arguing that Israel’s isolation was the result of government policy failures rather than inevitability.[4][5]
- Ram Ben Barak compared Netanyahu’s proposal to the economic model of North Korea.
- Meirav Ben Ari criticized the government for endangering the country’s future.
- Yair Golan, chairman of the Labor Party, suggested that the policies served the Prime Minister’s personal political interests.[6]
- Gadi Eisenkot of the National Unity Party warned of long-term damage from isolation and urged Netanyahu to resign if unable to resolve the crisis.[7]
Beyond politics, senior executives from Israel’s high-tech industry cautioned that the sector depended heavily on global markets and investor confidence.[8][9] They warned that reduced international integration could undermine Israel’s economic resilience and security advantages.[10]
Netanyahu’s Response
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A day after the speech, Netanyahu convened a press conference, claiming that his remarks in the “Sparta speech” had been taken out of context, and that the Israeli economy is very strong, amazes the entire world, and contrary to all forecasts, the shekel is stronger than it was before the war.[11][12][13]
- ^ Ministry of Finance (16 September 2025). “Live – Accountant General Division Former Officials Conference, Monday | 15/09/25 | 10:30–15:30 | International Convention Center, Jerusalem”. YouTube. Retrieved 17 September 2025. English closed captions are available.
- ^ a b c Freiberg, Nava; Berman, Lazar; ToI Staff (15 September 2025). “Netanyahu admits Israel economically isolated, says will need to become ‘super-Sparta’“. The Times of Israel. Retrieved 17 September 2025.
- ^ Shalev, Tal (15 September 2025). “Netanyahu admits Israel faces prolonged ‘isolation’ over war in Gaza”. CNN. Retrieved 17 September 2025.
- ^ DPA (16 September 2025). “Opposition leader says Netanyahu is to blame for Israel’s isolation”. Yahoo. dpa. Retrieved 17 September 2025.
- ^ 103FM (16 September 2025). “יאיר לפיד שובר את הכלים: “הבורסה מיד נפלה, אנחנו באירוע משוגע”“ [Yair Lapid upsets the status quo: “The stock market immediately dropped, we are in a mad situation”]. Maariv (in Hebrew). Retrieved 17 September 2025.
- ^ Golan, Yair (16 September 2025). “ספרטה? חרם? סנקציות?” [Sparta? Boycott? Sanctions?]. Facebook (in Hebrew). Retrieved 17 September 2025.
Netanyahu launched an operation to conquer Gaza and eliminate Israel for his own survival.
- ^ Karni, Yuval (15 September 2025). “איזנקוט: “ישראל לא יכולה להרשות לעצמה להיות מבודדת”“ [Eizenkot: “Israel cannot afford to be isolated”]. Ynet (in Hebrew). Retrieved 17 September 2025.
- ^ Cohen, Nitzan; Linn, Erez (16 September 2025). “Stocks dive at opening after PM doom and gloom speech”. Israel Hayom. Retrieved 16 September 2025.
- ^ Lior, Gad (16 September 2025). “Tel Aviv stocks trim losses following steep war-induced opening decline”. Ynetnews. Retrieved 16 September 2025.
- ^ Globes correspondent (16 September 2025). “Israel Business Forum slams Netanyahu’s “Sparta speech”“. Globes. Retrieved 16 September 2025.
- ^ Freiberg, Nava; Berman, Lazar (16 September 2025). “Netanyahu says his Israel an isolated ‘Sparta’ comment a ‘misunderstanding’, insists Israeli economy strong”. The Times of Israel. Retrieved 17 September 2025.
- ^ Freiberg, Nava; Berman, Lazar; ToI Staff (16 September 2025). “Under fire, Netanyahu scrambles to explain claim Israel may become ‘super Sparta’“. The Times of Israel. Retrieved 17 September 2025.
- ^ IsraeliPM (16 September 2025). “Live: Prime Minister Netanyahu holds a press conference”. YouTube. Retrieved 17 September 2025. English closed captions are available.
