Prime Minister Netanyahu: “Last night, we successfully concluded 5 days of fighting against the Islamic Jihad terrorist organization. The directive I gave, with the Defense Minister, to the IDF and ISA amounted to 2 words: ‘Initiative’ and ‘surprise’.
I congratulated the IDF Chief-of-Staff and the Director of the ISA yesterday also with two words: ‘Well done.’ Indeed, the operation was perfect.
With complete surprise and continuous initiative, we targeted the entire Islamic Jihad leadership in Gaza. We destroyed 17 Jihad command centers. We eliminated dozens of terrorists. We hit rocket and missile arsenals, took out anti-tank units, etc.
For two months, since the establishment of the government, I have reiterated: Whoever harms us or even tries to harm us – will pay the price.
Today, the enemies of Israel in Gaza and far beyond Gaza, know that even if they try to hide, we can, and we will, always reach them. This awareness was significantly strengthened during Operation Shield and Arrow. We changed the equation.
I would like to thank the IDF commanders and soldiers, and the men and women of the ISA, for their important actions on defense and on offense.
And to you, the citizens of Israel, especially the residents of the area around the Gaza Strip, thank you for your backing and your steadfast resilience, which enabled us to succeed in this important operation.
During the operation, I was in continuous contact with council heads in the area around the Gaza Strip, to deal with problems regarding protection, replenishment and other areas. I would like to thank Prime Minister’s Office Director General Yossi Shelley for his dedicated work.”
As of last night, a ceasefire between the IDF and Islamic Jihad was put into place—ending Operation “Shield and Arrow”.
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— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) May 14, 2023
What the prime minister and others have said is so true but what he and others forgot to mention is really to give thanks to hakadosh baruch hu without hashem we would be defenseless . Lets continue in out tefillos tzedakah and good deeds amd learning of torah to keep jew in israel and around the world safe
Amen!!!
Why didn’t they just Finish the job? Wipe out the terrorists ? How many operations do the Israeli people have to go through.? They know who the enemies are. May hashem give them the wisdom and courage to finally wipe them if the face of the earth!!