Netanyahu: ‘We Control The Skies Over Tehran, Striking The Regime Hard’
Israeli Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu delivered remarks to the nation on the sixth day of Operation Rising Lion, outlining the mission’s objectives and the current progress. He stated that Israel is targeting two critical dangers to its security: Iran’s nuclear capabilities and its arsenal of ballistic missiles.
“We launched this operation to remove two existing threats to the State of Israel: the nuclear threat and the ballistic missile threat. We are progressing step by step to remove these threats. We control the skies over Tehran. We are striking with tremendous force at the Ayatollah regime. We are hitting the nuclear infrastructure, missiles, command centers, and symbols of government power. I speak with world leaders, and there is immense admiration for our determination, for the achievements of our forces, and there is also immense admiration for the citizens of Israel—your unwavering spirit, your strength in standing firm,” Netanyahu said.
He went on to acknowledge the difficult sacrifices being made, noting the toll the fighting has taken. Despite the losses, he emphasized the resilience of the Israeli population and vowed to ensure that all affected individuals receive the support they need.
“We are suffering many losses, painful losses. But we see that the home front is resilient, the people are resilient, and the State of Israel is stronger than ever. I have instructed government ministries to provide assistance to all those who have been affected,” he added.
Netanyahu also turned attention to developments in Gaza, reaffirming Israel’s dual mission: to dismantle Hamas and to secure the return of every hostage. He stressed that this commitment applies equally to those still alive and those who have died in captivity.
“At the same time, the intensified fighting in the Gaza Strip continues. We are committed to continuing and achieving our two goals: defeating Hamas and bringing back all of our hostages—both the living and the fallen. We will not relent.”
He acknowledged the tragic loss of Israeli soldiers in the past few days and expressed heartfelt sympathy to the grieving families on behalf of the nation. He reaffirmed that their sacrifice would not be in vain.
“Unfortunately, in recent days, we have also lost brave soldiers. I extend my condolences to the families. We send condolences on behalf of the entire government and the entire people. We embrace them. We will continue until we bring everyone back and until Hamas is defeated once and for all.”
Netanyahu ended his statement by recognizing the support of President Trump. He praised Trump’s steadfast backing and the United States’ efforts in bolstering Israel’s defense capabilities, particularly in securing its airspace.
“I want to thank President Trump, a great friend of the State of Israel. I thank him for standing by us, and I thank him for the support the United States is providing in helping us protect the skies of Israel. We speak continuously, including last night. We had a very warm conversation. I want to thank President Trump for his backing,” Netanyahu concluded.
{Matzav.com}