BREAKING: Joint statement by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and War Minister Israel Katz:
Following the attacks that took place yesterday in Jerusalem and Gaza, Prime Minister Netanyahu instructed all security agencies to prepare for the possibility of eliminating Hamas leaders. War Minister Katz fully supported this proposal.
This morning, based on an operational opportunity, and after consulting with all security agency heads and with full support, the Prime Minister and Defense Minister decided to implement the directive given last night to the Israeli occupation army and the General Security Service, which was carried out with precision and in the best possible manner.
The Prime Minister and War Minister saw that the operation was fully justified in light of the fact that Hamas leadership initiated and organized the October 7 massacre, and has not stopped sending killing operations against the State of Israel and its citizens since then, including taking responsibility for the killing of our citizens in yesterday's attack in Jerusalem.
BREAKING: BENJAMIN NETANYAHU OFFICIAL STATEMENT
"Israel has no greater friend than the United States. We have dealt strong blows to all components of the axis of evil.'
There was an operational opportunity today to eliminate the Hamas leadership, and instructions were given to the Defense Minister to carry it out. The Shin Bet and IDF carried out the mission in an optimal and precise manner that impresses the whole world.
The days are over when terror leaders can roam with immunity anywhere in the world.
We will end the war from where it started - in Gaza. We have received and agreed on President Trump's principles for ending the war.
I will hold all the killers accountable to ensure the security of future generations. Hamas leaders celebrated October 7 in Qatar and we attacked them in the same place.
Our enemies must know one thing: Jewish blood is not worthless."
He also called on Gazans to support Trump's peace proposal: "Accept President Trump's [peace] proposal. Don't worry, you can do it, and we can promise you a different future."
Mike