Israel’s top soldier responds to threats by Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah to retaliate against Israel for the assassination of Samir Kuntar.
“Our soldiers deal with murderous terror on a day-to-day basis and they face it with courage, calm and uncompromising determination,” IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot says during a ceremony for the army’s outstanding units held in Gelilot, outside Tel Aviv.
“Even over our borders, facing the threats heard in the north, we stand ready for every challenge. And as we’ve proven in the past, we know how to find those who wish us ill. Our enemies know that if they try to disturb the security of Israel — they will deal with harsh results,” the army chief continues.
“In order to ensure the power of the IDF in every conflict that comes to our door, we put preparedness and fitness as our top priority,” Eisenkot says. “And we will change and develop the IDF to adapt to the challenges of the future.”
— Judah Ari Gross
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