Live UpdateFrom the Liveblog of Sunday, August 11, 2024
Gallant: Israel ready to act in unprecedented ways if attacked by Iran, Hezbollah
Defense Minister Yoav Gallant tells military combat recruits says Israel will operate in ways it has never operated before if it is attacked in an unprecedented way by Iran and Hezbollah.
“We have significant capabilities. I hope they take this into account and don’t bring about a war on additional fronts,” he tells the recruits at the Tel Hashomer military base.
He adds that Israel is fighting for its existence in a “hostile environment.”
He emphasizes to the recruits they are drafting at both a “challenging” and “significant” point in history.
