Prime Minister Netanyahu at the Jewish New Year ceremony with senior commanders present:

"I am confident that we can eliminate this threat forever and topple the Iranian regime that is fighting for its survival. I tell our enemies: don’t get involved with us. We have the power, the will, and the internal cohesion needed to overcome you."

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu:

"What was achieved during the three years of the War of Independence and afterwards, including Operation 'Thunder of the Lion' and even before that, Operation 'With Lions,' are historic achievements that ensure our survival. We stood against a danger posed by a regime that seeks to destroy us—a regime that wants to obtain nuclear bombs to annihilate us. We warded off this threat and other threats.

“This regime is currently in a critical situation. It is weaker than ever. It is fighting for survival, and I am confident in the main mission ahead, in our capabilities, in the capabilities of our heroic soldiers, our heroic pilots, and all our units, with the support and strength of our nation. I am confident that we can eliminate this threat forever, that is, topple this regime. This is the main mission that is still ahead of us, but we are close to it. This is not impossible. It is within reach.

“They not only do not attack us; they attack everyone else except us. They are aware of our power, support, and will.

“I tell our enemies: don’t get involved with us. If you have learned anything, don’t get involved with us. We have the power, the will, and the internal cohesion needed to overcome you, and that is what I wish for the people of Israel for next year and in the near future. Happy New Year."