On Tuesday, following an Iranian attack that rained down nearly two hundred missiles on Israel, Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) posted a defiant message to the Biden Administration and all those pressuring Israel to exhibit so-called “restraint” in its fight to abolish terrorism.
“We will respond wherever, whenever and however we choose, in accordance with the directive of the government of Israel,” IDF Spokesperson RAdm. Daniel Hagari says in a video posted to social media in the wake of Iran’s missile attack.
“Iran’s attack is a severe and dangerous escalation. There will be consequences,” Hagari promises, noting that Israel had been prepared for Tuesday’s attack – and had already crafted its response:
“Our defensive and offensive capabilities are at the highest levels of readiness. Our operational plans are ready.
“We will respond wherever, whenever and however we choose, in accordance with the directive of the government of Israel.
“Iran and its proxies have been attacking Israel since the seventh of October on seven fronts. Iran and its proxies seek the destruction of Israel. Israel’s defense forces will continue doing everything – everything necessary – to defend the state of Israel and protect the people of Israel.”
“Iran’s attack is a severe and dangerous escalation. There will be consequences…We will respond wherever, whenever and however we choose, in accordance with the directive of the government of Israel.”
— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) October 1, 2024
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Israel is reportedly planning to respond Tuesday night with “powerful airstrikes throughout the Middle East.”