Monday, June 16, 2025

Chief of Staff: 'Citizens, I promise that anyone who harms you will pay dearly'

Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir
addressed the Israeli public this evening (Sunday) with a special message amid the ongoing war with Iran. Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir addressed the Israeli public this evening (Sunday) with a special message amid the ongoing war with Iran. “Citizens of Israel, we are now on the third day of Operation Rising Lion. This is a historic and unprecedented military campaign aimed at delivering a significant blow to the existential threat Iran has been building for years with the goal of destroying us. We are operating according to a detailed, methodical, and evolving plan. 

In the past 24 hours, we completed an aerial breakthrough route to Tehran and carried out an air assault. Israeli Air Force pilots are flying at great distances, hundreds of kilometers from Israeli territory, while striking hundreds of diverse targets with precision. At the same time, we are identifying and destroying missile launchers firing at our territory,” said ZamirHe continued, “From the moment we launched the campaign, we acted with surprise and deception.

The opening strike eliminated the top of the Iranian military command. We will continue to increase the intensity of our operations to strengthen our security for years to come. Protecting the home front is a central part of this campaign. As I told you from the outset, there will be difficult moments. We are in the midst of a challenge unlike any we’ve faced before.” (Read More)