During his visit to Tel Nof Air Base, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed the continuation of military operations in Gaza and Lebanon, threatening the enemies with a firm response, and affirming his rejection of any pressures that would push towards withdrawal or abandoning the military achievements achieved.
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The statement comes in light of the continued Israeli military operations in the Gaza Strip and Lebanon. Netanyahu faces internal and external political pressures related to the course of the war.
In a statement during his visit to the air force base in Tel Nof, Netanyahu said that he is at the air force base with “our heroic pilots and our wonderful ground crews, and that they are working all the time and on all fronts,” noting that the day before yesterday they eliminated the gunman who kidnapped Noa Argamani and Avinatan Or.
He continued that last night, they eliminated the commander of the Hamas brigade in the northern Gaza Strip, and he joined those who preceded him who were also eliminated.
He explained that in total, in recent weeks, they eliminated more than 100 militants, and this in Gaza alone. Of course, they also work in Lebanon, and you remember what they did in Ali Al-Taher Heights.
He pointed out that there are tremendous achievements, but there are also tremendous pressures, and these pressures lead towards withdrawal and abandonment of the great achievements that were achieved thanks to the courage of our fighters. He stressed that he does not allow this to happen, and will not allow it.
He added another thing, which is that they have indications that their enemies will try to attack them as the elections approach. Therefore, from here, from the air force base, and from the long arm of the State of Israel, a message is sent to you: Do not mess with us, not now or ever. Our long arm will reach you anywhere, anytime.

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