In a statement to the media on Saturday, Benny Gantz, chairman of the state camp, sought to strengthen the security and emergency forces, the IDF and its commanders, and send a clear message: The State of Israel is the strongest force in the Middle East, and this is how it will continue to be.
IDF attack after surprise Hamas attack
Here are his full words:
"Citizens of Israel, we are in a difficult reality with difficult and painful pictures that represent it. Even so, the State of Israel is the strongest force in the Middle East. That was true today at 6 a.m., and it's true for that time as well. Hamas' criminal and painful offensive will end in a sharp, clear and clear victory, and a severe blow to the enemy."
"I know that many civilians are apprehensive, and with difficult questions – we will provide the answers at this time on the battlefield, defensively and offensively.
At this time, I would like to strengthen all the security and emergency forces, the IDF and its commanders, and say clearly that it will resonate and resonate from Gaza, through Beirut to Tehran – the entire nation of Israel is united. The citizens of Israel all stand behind the security establishment, and the government has the backing to exact a heavy, painful and effective price so that such an incident will never happen again."
The political-security cabinet meeting after the outbreak of the surprise attack, photo: Haim Tzach/GPO
"The answer must be, and it will be sharp, painful and one that will burn for many years. Anyone who took part in the planning and execution of this attack – mortal, any terrorist organization that joins – will make a grave mistake. I would like to emphasize to our enemies throughout the Middle East that anyone who thinks he is in a fit hour will quickly discover that this is his worst hour."
"It must be said honestly, the consequences of the attack are severe. Soon, some of the rumors will become bad and painful news for all of us. I would like to send my condolences to the families of the fallen, and personally to the family of my friend Ofir Liebstein. Ofir lived as a leader who fought for the people of the country, and died as a hero."
"I would like to pray and wish recovery to all those injured. In recent hours, many civilians have shown heroism, as have the rescue and medical forces, and tens of thousands of soldiers who jumped into the field and fought barrel to barrel, against the terrorists.
The fighting will take time, and it will take a toll on us. The State of Israel has also faced severe attacks in the past, those that threatened its very existence. And even today we will stand together, and we will win together, and we will grow stronger together."
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"Now there is no coalition or opposition – there is only the State of Israel, one fist that will hit the enemy hard. Citizens of Israel, I know that from the situation we are in, it is difficult to see this, but we will emerge from this campaign, stronger, and with achievements that will build deterrence that is resounding and stronger than ever before. The State of Israel has undergone severe attacks, and has always come out stronger on the inside, and stronger on the outside against its enemies."
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