In a forceful statement issued today, Israeli Defense Minister Yisroel Katz declared that Israel’s recent military campaign, Operation Am KeLavi, was merely a prelude to a new Israeli security doctrine in the wake of October 7 — and warned the Iranian regime that its perceived immunity is over.
Katz’s message, delivered in a post summarizing the achievements of the 12-day operation, praised the success of the campaign and expressed gratitude for Divine assistance. “We concluded Operation Am KeLavi after 12 days of brilliant action that will be remembered as a glorious chapter in the history of Israel — and in the annals of modern warfare,” Katz wrote.
The defense minister didn’t hold back in his assessment of the regime in Tehran, referring to its leadership as “the toothless serpent’s head in Tehran,” and cautioning that they would do well to understand the implications of this campaign. “Operation Am KeLavi was only the promo for a new Israeli policy. Since October 7, immunity is over,” he warned.
Listing what he called the operation’s strategic accomplishments, Katz outlined the following:

• Israeli Air Force penetrated Tehran’s airspace and eliminated air defense systems.
• The nuclear infrastructure of Iran was dismantled — with thanks to Israel’s American allies for their critical support.
• Missile production systems were destroyed and launch platforms were heavily damaged.
• Senior security officials and top nuclear scientists were eliminated.
• Iran’s decades-long plan to destroy Israel, orchestrated by Khamenei and his proxies, was “shattered.”
• In the framework of “Tornado Program,” key government institutions and regime oppression mechanisms in central Tehran were struck, prompting the evacuation of millions of residents.

Katz also emphasized the Israeli home front’s role in enabling the operation. “The Israeli public showed courage, allowing the IDF to carry out its mission with full force in Iran. Together with the Prime Minister and the IDF, we forged a united iron fist that struck the enemy with lethal force.”
Looking ahead, Katz revealed that he has instructed the IDF to draft an enforcement strategy to address ongoing threats from Iran. This includes maintaining Israeli air superiority, preventing the advancement of nuclear and missile programs, and responding to Iranian-backed terror against Israel. “We will act consistently to thwart threats of this nature,” he wrote.
In closing, Katz delivered an unambiguous threat to Iran’s leadership: “I suggest the toothless serpent’s head in Tehran take heed: Operation Am KeLavi was only the promo for a new Israeli strategy. After October 7, there is no more immunity.”
{Matzav.com}