Israeli forces have launched ‘Operation Rising Lion,’ a preemptive strike against Iran’s nuclear program, as confirmed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The operation, announced on Friday, aims to eliminate the Iranian threat. Netanyahu stated the operation would continue until its objective is achieved.
Netanyahu stated, “Moments ago, Israel launched Operation Rising Lion, a targeted military operation to roll back the Iranian threat to Israel’s very survival. This operation will continue for as many days as it takes to remove this threat.”
The IDF reported that Israeli Air Force (IAF) jets have conducted the first phase of the operation, hitting numerous military and nuclear facilities across Iran. Defense Minister Israel Katz declared a national emergency due to Israel’s actions in Iran.
Katz cautioned that a missile and drone attack against Israel could be anticipated in the near future. “Following the State of Israel’s preemptive strike against Iran, a missile and drone attack against the State of Israel and its civilian population is expected in the immediate future,”
The IDF underscored the critical threat posed by Iran’s pursuit of nuclear weapons. “Today, Iran is closer than ever to obtaining a nuclear weapon. Weapons of mass destruction in the hands of the Iranian regime threaten the State of Israel and the wider world,” the statement read.
The Israeli government has affirmed its commitment to safeguarding its citizens and taking necessary actions. “The State of Israel remains committed to fulfilling its obligation to protect its people, just as it has done in the past,” the statement further read.