Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant has announced that Israel has entered a highly sensitive phase following a military operation aimed at countering threats from Iran. He stated that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are bracing for challenging times that will demand considerable patience and discipline. According to Gallant, the recent military actions were a necessary step to prevent a 'radical and deadly regime' from acquiring capabilities that could endanger Israel and the world.

Gallant emphasized the close cooperation between Israel and the United States to address what he described as an immediate existential threat. He proclaimed that the IDF is prepared in all domains and declared that no entity posing a threat to Israel would have sanctuary. He declared that every element of the Iranian regime is considered a legitimate target, reaffirming Israel’s resolve to ensure its national security.

Additionally, Gallant highlighted that the Iranian people are not the enemy, framing the situation as a struggle against a regime that spreads terrorism. He insisted that Israel would not allow its adversaries to exist while threatening its safety, warning that any party attempting to intervene would face severe consequences. This situation illustrates the heightened tensions in the region and the ongoing conflict involving Iran and its affiliates on one side and Israel and its allies on the other, with significant implications for regional stability.