Israeli Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu made a visit on Tuesday to the Israeli Air Force’s command center at the Kirya in Tel Aviv, where he monitored the military strike on Sana’a International Airport in Yemen in real time.
“I came to the Air Force base and saw how our excellent pilots perfectly carried out the attack on the airport of the Houthi terrorist state,” Netanyahu said. He added, “Among other things, we attacked the terrorist planes there that are used for their supply for their whole killing machine and the deadly missiles. I think we carried out an important operation here.”
During his visit, Netanyahu explained the guiding strategy behind his government’s actions, pointing to a strict policy of retaliation. “I have a simple principle. An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth. Whoever attacks us – we will pay him back sevenfold. This is true for the Houthis, this is true for Hamas, this is true for Hezbollah. This is also true for Iran.”
Netanyahu also turned attention to the broader objectives of the ongoing war, emphasizing that the mission goes beyond the battlefield. “I do not underestimate the challenges ahead of us. I am simply confident in the willpower of our people and our soldier to achieve the mission of victory. And victory is not just the defeat of Hamas here in the Gaza Strip – it is also the release of the hostages and the changing of the face of the Middle East. This is another mission; it is not simple, but it is achievable. And the one who achieves it will be the people of Israel in the State of Israel.”
Concluding his address, Netanyahu responded to questions from civilians. When asked whether the military’s latest moves would help fulfill Israel’s war objectives, he said: “We are currently completing the phase we are in. We are fighting a difficult, but successful battle. But now we are talking about intense fighting, in order to achieve both goals. One – the surrender of Hamas, and the release of our hostages. And I say to Hamas – we will tear your face apart to free our hostages.”
When asked how he is managing emotionally during this time, Netanyahu gave a candid answer: “First of all, I sleep little. But I sleep with a clear conscience, because I know that we are doing everything to achieve all of our war goals, to secure our future, to ensure that everything you see here will continue and continue with this momentum.”
{Matzav.com Israel}