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Congresswoman Ilhan Omar
Yeah, 1, 100%. Yeah. I think they should have targeted him. Absolutely gone, taken him out. I think the way Israel operates, they.
Sean Hannity
Just take out the leadership just like they did with Hezbollah. And they've already done that with the.
Congresswoman Ilhan Omar
Iranian leadership, just took them out, even.
Sean Hannity
Laying in their beds. And they didn't take down the whole building.
Congresswoman Ilhan Omar
They actually targeted where they lay in bed.
Sean Hannity
And now they eliminated the military ones and the nuclear ones.
Congresswoman Ilhan Omar
That's magnificent.
Sean Hannity
And the precision which they've done that and I don' why they would have left the leader out. All right. Joining us now is Roy Katz. He is a journalist, TV and radio host in Israel. He's been in Tel Aviv as they have been, you know, witnessing and living through an onslaught of Iranian ballistic missiles. We became friendly with Roy when we were in Israel a couple of Times we broadcast from FM102 out of Tel Aviv. And more importantly, they actually facilitated my ability from the United States to host a separate radio show. Separate and apart from this one, just for the people in Israel. And Roy has been on the ground from day one and he has been pointing out the Iranian stock exchange has been suspended in Israel, on the other hand, the stock exchange continues to operate and the profound differences between the Israeli economy and that of the Iranian economy, the most amazing thing with Israel controlling the skies over the entire landmass of Iran. Anyway, Roy, great to have you back. I wish under better circumstances. Our prayers are with you and the people of Israel, but this is a fight that has been a long time coming. I've been asking people on this radio show, how many missiles would it take to fired into the United States at any small town or big city by an enemy, an outside adversary, before you would expect your military to fiercely defend your country and win that conflict and win that war. Now, since the times I've been through Israel, there have been hundreds of thousands of missiles that have been fired into Israel. And of course, what happened on October 7th. So this has been a long time coming. They have been fomenting terror. Hamas, Hezbollah, Islamic Jihad, the Houthi rebels. Then you have the Syrian militia, the Iraqi militia, and now firing ballistic missiles for the third time themselves. How are things on the ground?
Roy Katz
Well, first of all, thank you, Sean. It is great to talk with you again. I appreciate you giving me this platform to share the reality of what's happening in Tel Aviv and across Israel. You know, Israeli families are becoming just experts in sprinting to underground shelters in their pajamas. It's evening here in Tel Aviv. This is really our new normal for the last couple of days. Israeli kids are, you know, they're learning to count sirens. They mean 90 seconds to shelter. No, no child should have that kind of mass homeworks and, you know, civilians killed by ballistic missiles in their own neighborhoods. And this is what happens when a terrorist regime targets civilian areas, you know, instead of military sites. And that's a regime that openly calls for wiping Israel off the map while building nuclear weapons. And that isn't seeking peace. They are preparing genocide for us. And it's. Yeah, it's quite scary, I must admit.
Sean Hannity
Well, the people of Israel are resilient, thank God. I mean, unfortunately, Israel has had to build out a bunker system that has prevented a far greater loss of life. The Israelis now have taken out two of the three big nuclear sites inside of Iran. Now there is a debate whether or not, there'll be a joint operation between the United States and Israel and the US would provide the bunker buster bombs and probably the B52s to take that last facility out. The President has been steadfast, he has been unambiguous, he has been clear that Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon. And so at the end of this process, at a minimum, the Iranians won't have a nuclear weapon. Now at that point, you know, probably the United States role will be defending their troops in the region, their interest in the region, helping Israel defend against any missile attacks, which we've been doing and will continue to do. But then the Israelis are going to have to make a choice. They could wipe out their entire electric, gas, electric grid that's separate and apart from their refineries. No electric power and no source of income would absolutely devastate the regime.
Roy Katz
Your thoughts now, Sean, I heard your monologue the other day saying Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon, period. And that's the end of the sentence. Now the US has the bunker busting bombs that can reach Iran's deep underground nuclear facilities. And Israel need American firepower to finish this job. I think, and I want to say one more thing. I think America's choice is quite simple because helping Israel destroy Iran's nuclear program now or facing a nuclear armed Iran threatening American cities later. Now every day America waits to join this fight is another day. I think Iran is getting closer to putting nuclear warheads on missile aimed at New York City. Now I know there is a big argument in the States. I know there is a big argument.
Sean Hannity
Even in the, it's really, it's really not that big. The poll came out today by two of our favorite pollsters. They, they nailed the 2016, 2020 and 2024 election and it was overwhelming and it was incontrovertible that the question was what is your opinion of President Trump's position that Iran must be prevented from developing a nuclear weapon by any means necessary. 74% to 23% favor the President taking that side out. The President clearly by warning Tehran and the citizens of Tehran to get out, I think is sending a clear message. A lot like Israel, we care about human life, unlike the Iranians. But it seems imminent to me.
Roy Katz
I'm happy to hear it. I mean, what we see on media is an argument between, you know, both parties in the States and within the gop. But I'm happy to hear your answer. Now, when we're talking politics, I want to mention one more thing. You know, when I see Israel harshest opposition leaders stand with the government on this war. You know, that the threat is real. You know, politics stops at survival and our opposition parties fight the government, fight Netanyahu on everything, but except when it comes to preventing a second holocaust. Now, left wing politicians who've spent years criticizing Prime Minister Netanyahu are now saying, we support this operation. And that tells you and that tells the audience everything about Iran's danger because opposition leaders are in Israel are telling their supporters we'll resume fighting Netanyahu after we finish fighting Iran's nuclear program. And that tells a lot because, you know, in a democracy where politicians argue about everything we see here in Israel, almost unanimous support for this operation. And that speaks louder, I think, than any intelligence briefing.
Sean Hannity
All right. Quick break. We'll come back more with Roy Katz. He's a friend of ours, journalist, TV radio host. He's in Tel Aviv. He's been in spending a lot of his time, unfortunately, like everybody in Tel Aviv in bomb shelters. We'll continue to get his firsthand look what's going on on the ground in Tel Aviv as we continue. 800 941. Shauna's on number. We'll also get to your calls. Coming up straight ahead, the radio show the mainstream media loves to hate. This is the Sean Hannity show. Hey, Sean Hannity here. You know, I've been buying precious metals. Somebody gave me great advice. I'm so grateful every day that I did. And I've been doing it for decades. Every paycheck I get, no matter what, I put aside a portion of money to diversify into precious metals. Now, especially during uncertain times, remember the 2008 financial crisis? Who do I choose to make my gold and silver purchases with? What company do I now use? Who do I trust? Well, I've been partnering with a great company for three years. I am a customer. The company's called Gold co. Goldco will send you right now a free 2025 gold and silver kit to learn more about diversifying with precious metals. Now, this kit from Gold Co has been a huge help to me. I think you'll learn a valuable lesson. You'll also learn about their unlimited bonus silver offer. You're not going to want to miss out. All you have to do is call, no obligation, 855-815-G O L D or just go to hannitygold.com that's 855815-Gold or go to the website hannitygold.com we continue now. Roy Katz is with us, a friend of the program. He's a journalist, TV radio host. He's in Tel Aviv. We continue with Roy Katz. Now, what is it like when the sirens are going off and people are rushing down into underground bunkers and you see the incredible success. The IDF says they're about 95% successful in preventing these ballistic missiles that are more powerful than ever, which I think needs to be pointed out, that they have been building up, I call it their plan B, which is to try and overwhelm the Iron Dome that Israel has used so successfully over the years. But yet 5% of those missiles are hitting some targets. The death toll is much, much lower than it would otherwise be had Israel not been always preparing for this inevitable moment, knowing the hostilities that surround it. But many, many lives have been saved because the Israelis have rightly prepared for what was obviously becoming an inevitable conflict. On top of the fact that I think it's one of the most incredible military operations, going back to the pager incident, going back to taking out the top leaders of Hamas and Hezbollah and Nasrallah and then getting deep inside, penetrating within the territories of Iran with the Mossad and having these drones take out the scientists and military leaders and other sites. I mean, it has been spectacular to watch. I would argue, Roy, that this is gonna be studied for the next 200 years.
Roy Katz
Oh, I totally agree with that. And we started at a very low point. You know, on October 7th, the incursion by Hamas. They slaughter us in beds, raped women and killed children. A year and nine months later, we control the air over Tehran. It's significant. It's significant. I want to share with you, you know, when the sirens goes off here two or three times at night, I admit it's scary. You know, I grab my kid, I grab my wife. We have 90 minutes to go into the bomb shelter. I'm not going to lie to you, Sean. It is scary. But we know. We know that we are not fighting for territory. We are not fighting for resources. We are fighting against a regime that has made our destruction their religious mission. And, you know, the choice for us is quite. It's quite simple, you know, stop the nuclear weapons program now or explain to future generations, not only in Israel, not only in Israel, why we let these genocidal terrorists get the A bomb.
Sean Hannity
Well, they can't and they won't. And you know, the world will. You know, in the 80s, when Israel took out the Iraqi sites, there was worldwide condemnation. They did. You did the world a favor. When they took out Syrian sites that got very little fanfare and they flew below their radar detection systems. It was an incredible military operation. What is going on here is a necessity. And the difference now is there is an American president that has the moral clarity to understand that Iran can never have nuclear weapons and they won't have nuclear weapons and that will prevent the possibility of a modern day holocaust. That is that. That is as simple, basic, fundamental, common sense as you can ever expect. Roy, our prayers are with you. Our prayers are with the people of Israel, the Prime Minister and Godspeed in your mission. This is going to be. The world will be a safer place as a result of all of this. And although no mission is without risk and we pray for everyone's safety. 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Congresswoman Ilhan Omar
Hey, Sean, it's an honor to get to talk to you. I've been in public service for over 30 years. And after 9, 11, we were getting intel when I was a firefighter and we were being told to watch out for our fire trucks and buses and vehicles like that, don't leave them unattended because that's something that could easily be stolen and used against us. And you talk about missiles being shot into Israel and how many would it take to come against America for us to get upset? Recently, we've had a couple of ships hit bridges on our coast. How easy would it be when you see hundreds of containers on a single ship to hide a nuclear warhead in one of those? And you don't even need it tied to a missile. So for them to have any nuclear capabilities, whether they see it's for peace or whatever it is, it doesn't have to be attached to a nuclear warhead like it does in Israel. It would be so much easier because of all the groups that have been let into our country recently, if they're sleeper cells, they could be just waiting for the right time. You bring it over on a ship, you let it set for a while or on a TR train or on a plane or use a rider truck or something like that. That would be the easiest way to get to get back at the U.S. or cause terrorism in the U.S. here's the problem.
Sean Hannity
They're already here. We have Iranian assassination squads already in the country and people saying, well, we're going to make them mad and we're going to trigger a internal response in the country. That response is coming anyway. And you can blame Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, Alejandro Mayorkas, and every complicit democrat that either lied or, you know, remained silent with their open borders policies that allowed anywhere from 12 to 20 million unvetted illegals from over 200 countries into our country, including known terrorists and assassination squads and murderers, rapists, other violent criminals and cartel members and gang members and drug dealers. I don't know what to say. I've been saying it now forever. It's a matter of when, not a matter of if that's gonna happen one way or the other, regardless of what the US does or doesn't do inside of Iran.
Congresswoman Ilhan Omar
Exactly. And it's so much easier if you've already got the sleeper cells here. All you gotta do is deliver the package later on.
Sean Hannity
Well, they may already have the package. That's a scarier part too.
Congresswoman Ilhan Omar
Could be.
Sean Hannity
You know, and this is the greatest, most preventable national security threat in our nation's history. We will suffer because of their stupidity and their lying and their ignorance and their open borders madness for well over a decade to come. And every person that is murdered and raped and victim of a violent crime, any terrorist act on our soil, the blood is on their hands. They did this. They created this vulnerability. Just like they allowed the Iranians to get rich by turning a blind eye towards the sanctions that Donald Trump had in place that were bankrupting them Europe. I blame them in large part for allowing Putin to get rich by doing billion dollar energy deals with the murdering dictator thug that he is. And you know what? All they did was fund both countries war machines and their terror regimes. It's sad. And it was preventable.
Congresswoman Ilhan Omar
Iran has enough natural resources that they can do all the electricity that they need, including oil and although use those to create their power, they do not need any type of a nuclear capability to create power or anything like that. They already have enough natural resources to go that route.
Sean Hannity
They don't need a civilian nuclear program. They're an energy oil rich, gas rich country. They don't need any of it, you know. And that's the end of that. Mike in Tennessee. Good call, my friend. 800-941-shawn Our number if you want to be a part of the program. Billy. My free state of Florida. Billy, how are you? Glad you called, Sean.
Congresswoman Ilhan Omar
Great. Thank you for taking my call. Pleasure to talk to you. My question is kind of a. I'm sure it's been looked at, but so clearly whatever's going on with the Iranians, maybe not even the population, but the people that are running the show over there, they just want certain groups of people to die. And then I don't know if they've got a plan for, if they were to accomplish that, to take that over. But these nuclear.
Sean Hannity
Well, we know what they say. What they say. You got to believe them. Death to Israel. Death to America. So we know they're number one and number two targets, don't we?
Congresswoman Ilhan Omar
Oh, absolutely. So then if they, if they weren't able to accomplish, thank God we're going to stop it making these nuclear weapons and they use them and then they would force a retaliation. Where is China and Russia? You know so much about this, this lifetime you've spent in these politics and up close, being trusted by all of the people that are making the calls. Do you have any insight on. Because they're neighbors to those countries on the same continent, and they're gonna. What's gonna end up happening is, heaven forbid this goes down. The planet's not gonna be inhabitable. And are they satisfied with all of the contingency plans to. Well, we'll just go ahead and start over with populations. I mean, that's, that's what scares me the most. As far as the people living in our country or, I'm sorry, snuck over here, we can go door to door and start fixing those people. But the, these, the property that they bought up around military installations and power plans and whatnot. But that concerns me about, you know, they're going to wipe the world out and have they? Are they already considering we're just going to go ahead and start over. I don't, I don't think the Iranians have thought that far, but I know we, heaven forbid us has. I'm sure Russia has and China and probably North Korea has. So if you've got any insight on that, that'd be great, sir.
Sean Hannity
Let me, let me tell you right now, it is imperative that we get this situation resolved. And we've got to remove and find as many of these, these criminals in this country. I don't know if we can do it completely and fully, but we've got to try. And they're trying their heart out. And you see what the left is doing. They're going to bat for the Abrego Garcias of the world. In Los Angeles, you got Karen Bass and Gavin Newsom advocating even though they're finding murderers and child molesters and other violent criminals and gang members and drug dealers. And they're mad at Donald Trump for enforcing the laws of our land. It's insane. This party has gone off the deep end, crazy. Anyway, my friend, I appreciate you being with us. Quick break. Right back to our busy phones, toll free. It is 800-941-Sean. As we continue.
Congresswoman Ilhan Omar
Sean's got more behind.
Sean Hannity
The scenes information, more contacts than anybody, more friends behind the curtain. Sean Hannity is on. Sean Hannity is on. All right, back to our busy phones. 800-941-shawn is on number. Let's say hi to Monica in Texas. God bless Texas. Monica, how are you?
Congresswoman Ilhan Omar
Hey, Sean, thanks for taking my call. I have a question, and it is about the oath of office that our senators and congressmen take. They take an oath to support the Constitution and protect us against enemies foreign and domestic. But they are fully behind all of the domestic enemies that we have that are just causing mayhem in the country. So I've done some research, but what I can't find is what the consequences.
Sean Hannity
Are when they break their oath.
Congresswoman Ilhan Omar
Do you happen to know that?
Sean Hannity
Yeah. You're saying that the Democrats, look, they're entitled to their opinion. There's a lot of opinions. I have mostly stayed out of, you know, the ridiculous back and forth and the idiotic arguments of the left and others because it's just a colossal waste of time if you don't understand the clear and present danger and existential threat that Iran poses as the number one state sponsor of terror that has been fomenting terror and death, a culture of death in the region and for the world and them on the precipice of a nuclear weapon. I don't want, I believe in the Trump Doctrine. And the Trump Doctrine is Iran can't have a nuclear weapon. And no, I don't believe in forever wars either. But I've been telling everybody modern weaponry has changed warfare forever. And I've been saying future wars. Now, you're going to need boots on the ground on some occasions, but not in this case. We can take out their nuclear sites and Donald Trump will have accomplished his mission. And then it's going to be an issue of, you know, finding the terrorists that Biden, Mayorkas and Harris let into the country that are here and finding those people that are sympathetic towards them before they, before they attack us and protect our troops in the region. I view that and help Israel as this onslaught to destroy them continues because it's not easy to, you know, shoot all These ballistic missiles out of the sky.
Congresswoman Ilhan Omar
Agreed.
Sean Hannity
I was actually talking about all of.
Congresswoman Ilhan Omar
The illegal aliens that they allowed to just come into our country without being vetted.
Sean Hannity
They've been aiding and abetting and law breaking, and they've created the most. They've created the biggest national security disaster, preventable national security disaster in the history of the country. And they lied about it for four long years. And they told you not to believe what your eyes were showing you. And that's why legacy media is dead and that's why the Democratic Party still clings to this like manna from heaven. It's an 8515 issue. Americans want their borders secure. They want their town safe and secure. They want to live free and not have to worry about any of this. And the government's role, number one role, is to protect its citizenry. And under Joe and Kamala and Mayorkas, they have failed spectacularly. And the Democrats have been complicit. They lied to us along with them, or they remained silent, knowing that the truth was. It was a dangerous situation.
Congresswoman Ilhan Omar
Well, to me, silence is acceptance of what's happening and what they're allowing to happen. I just, I don't understand how there is no consequence or penalty for them taking an oath to protect America and.
Sean Hannity
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Podcast Summary: BONUS Episode featuring Sean Hannity - Updates from Tel Aviv - June 17th, Hour 2
Podcast Information:
In this bonus episode of "Verdict with Ted Cruz," Premier Networks presents an exclusive segment featuring Sean Hannity, providing crucial updates from Tel Aviv amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. The episode delves into the ongoing conflict involving Iran's nuclear ambitions, Israel's defensive measures, and the broader implications for U.S. national security.
Sean Hannity opens the discussion by emphasizing the existential threat posed by Iran's pursuit of nuclear weapons. He asserts the necessity of preemptive action to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear capabilities, citing strong public support for such measures.
Sean Hannity [10:57]: "Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon, period. ... Now the US role will be defending their troops in the region, their interest in the region, helping Israel defend against any missile attacks, which we've been doing and will continue to do."
Hannity references a significant poll indicating overwhelming public approval for President Trump's stance on Iran:
Sean Hannity [11:47]: "74% to 23% favor the President taking that side out."
Roy Katz, a journalist based in Tel Aviv, provides a firsthand account of the situation on the ground. He describes the daily realities faced by Israeli civilians, including frequent missile attacks and the ever-present need for underground shelters.
Roy Katz [07:24]: "Israeli kids are... learning to count sirens. They mean 90 seconds to shelter. Civilians killed by ballistic missiles in their own neighborhoods."
Katz highlights Israel's strategic military operations aimed at neutralizing Iran's nuclear infrastructure, praising the precision and effectiveness of these missions.
Roy Katz [16:34]: "On October 7th, the incursion by Hamas... a year and nine months later, we control the air over Tehran. It's significant."
He underscores the unity within Israel, noting that even opposition leaders are supporting the current military efforts against Iran.
The episode shifts focus to internal U.S. politics, particularly the contentious issues of border security and illegal immigration. Sean Hannity criticizes the current administration's immigration policies, attributing national security vulnerabilities to the influx of unvetted individuals.
Sean Hannity [26:35]: "They have been aiding and abetting and law breaking, and they've created the most... biggest national security disaster in the history of the country."
He connects these domestic issues to the broader theme of national security, arguing that lax border policies exacerbate threats from foreign adversaries like Iran.
Adding to the heated discourse, Congresswoman Ilhan Omar participates as a caller, presenting a perspective that challenges Hannity's stance. She raises concerns about the feasibility of securing America's borders and the potential for sleeper cells to carry out terrorist attacks.
Congresswoman Ilhan Omar [25:39]: "They [Iran] have enough natural resources that they can do all the electricity that they need, including oil and although use those to create their power... they do not need any type of nuclear capability to create power."
The exchange between Hannity and Omar intensifies the debate on national security measures, highlighting the deep political divisions surrounding immigration and counterterrorism strategies.
Sean Hannity [26:42]: "They're already here. We have Iranian assassination squads already in the country... the blood is on their hands. They did this. They created this vulnerability."
The episode concludes with a reaffirmation of the necessity to address both international threats from Iran and domestic challenges related to immigration and national security. Sean Hannity emphasizes the importance of decisive action to safeguard America’s future, aligning with the patriotic mission of "Verdict with Ted Cruz."
Sean Hannity [35:28]: "The government’s role, number one role, is to protect its citizenry. And under Joe and Kamala and Mayorkas, they have failed spectacularly."
Throughout the episode, Hannity maintains a strong stance on protecting national security through robust military action and stringent immigration controls, while callers like Congresswoman Ilhan Omar present counterarguments that reflect the ongoing political debate in the United States.
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Conclusion
This bonus episode of "Verdict with Ted Cruz" featuring Sean Hannity offers a comprehensive analysis of the current geopolitical tensions involving Iran and Israel, intertwined with domestic debates on immigration and national security. Through expert insights from Roy Katz and a contentious exchange with Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, the episode presents multiple perspectives on safeguarding America's future amidst complex international and internal challenges.