Israeli DM says country will “launch preemptive strike” whenever necessary
“All of our goals were achieved”, said PM Lapid on Operation “Breaking Dawn”
Mandi Kogosowski
| 09/08/2022
Lapid and Ganz during Operation “Breaking Dawn”. Photo: Elad Malka (GPO)
Following Operation “Breaking Dawn” and the ceasefire that entered into effect between Israel and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ), Israeli Defense Minister Benny Ganz delivered an unequivocal message to the nation’s enemies.
“In the future, should it be necessary, we will launch a preemptive strike in order to protect the citizens of Israel, and defend its sovereignty and infrastructure. This is true on every front. From Tehran to Khan Yunis,” Ganz said last night (Monday).
Ganz also listed the three main achievements of the operation: ““Removing the imminent threat from Gaza, maintaining our freedom of action in all arenas, maintaining deterrence while sending a clear message to our enemies in each of the arenas – Israel is determined to maintain its sovereignty and protect its citizens.”
"All of our goals were achieved. The entire senior military command of Islamic Jihad in Gaza was successfully targeted within three days. The strength and ingenuity of the Israel Defense Forces dealt a devastating blow to the enemy,” said Israeli Prime Minister, Yair Lapid.
“The resilience and responsible conduct of the residents of communities near the Gaza Strip and the Israeli home front, alongside the active protection provided by our Iron Dome batteries, saved lives and prevented casualties,” continued Lapid.
Stressing the “special efforts” Israel went through during the operation to “prevent harm to civilians,” Lapid turned directly to the residents of the Gaza Strip. “There is another way. We know how to protect ourselves from anyone who threatens us, but we also know how to provide employment, a livelihood and a life of dignity to those who wish to live by our side in peace,” he said.
“There is another way to live. The way of the Abraham Accords, of the Negev Summit, of innovation and prosperity, of regional development and joint projects. The choice is yours. Your future is in your hands.”
Last night, Lapid also spoke with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi. Egypt was the main force which brokered the cease-fire between Israel and the Islamic Jihad.
The Prime Minister’s office said that “The two leaders spoke at length. The Prime Minister began by expressing his appreciation to the President of Egypt for his extensive efforts to achieve a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip…The two spoke about the importance of strengthening and developing normalization between Israel and the countries of the region, and the importance of dialogue for regional stability.”
During the conversation, el-Sisi raised the Palestinian issue, and Lapid shared his view about the need to improve the economic situation of the Palestinians.
“All of our goals were achieved”, said PM Lapid on Operation “Breaking Dawn”
Lapid and Ganz during Operation “Breaking Dawn”. Photo: Elad Malka (GPO)
Following Operation “Breaking Dawn” and the ceasefire that entered into effect between Israel and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ), Israeli Defense Minister Benny Ganz delivered an unequivocal message to the nation’s enemies.
“In the future, should it be necessary, we will launch a preemptive strike in order to protect the citizens of Israel, and defend its sovereignty and infrastructure. This is true on every front. From Tehran to Khan Yunis,” Ganz said last night (Monday).
Ganz also listed the three main achievements of the operation: ““Removing the imminent threat from Gaza, maintaining our freedom of action in all arenas, maintaining deterrence while sending a clear message to our enemies in each of the arenas – Israel is determined to maintain its sovereignty and protect its citizens.”
"All of our goals were achieved. The entire senior military command of Islamic Jihad in Gaza was successfully targeted within three days. The strength and ingenuity of the Israel Defense Forces dealt a devastating blow to the enemy,” said Israeli Prime Minister, Yair Lapid.
“The resilience and responsible conduct of the residents of communities near the Gaza Strip and the Israeli home front, alongside the active protection provided by our Iron Dome batteries, saved lives and prevented casualties,” continued Lapid.
Stressing the “special efforts” Israel went through during the operation to “prevent harm to civilians,” Lapid turned directly to the residents of the Gaza Strip. “There is another way. We know how to protect ourselves from anyone who threatens us, but we also know how to provide employment, a livelihood and a life of dignity to those who wish to live by our side in peace,” he said.
“There is another way to live. The way of the Abraham Accords, of the Negev Summit, of innovation and prosperity, of regional development and joint projects. The choice is yours. Your future is in your hands.”
Last night, Lapid also spoke with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi. Egypt was the main force which brokered the cease-fire between Israel and the Islamic Jihad.
The Prime Minister’s office said that “The two leaders spoke at length. The Prime Minister began by expressing his appreciation to the President of Egypt for his extensive efforts to achieve a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip…The two spoke about the importance of strengthening and developing normalization between Israel and the countries of the region, and the importance of dialogue for regional stability.”
During the conversation, el-Sisi raised the Palestinian issue, and Lapid shared his view about the need to improve the economic situation of the Palestinians.
