Netanyahu Warns of Election-Eve Attacks, Vows Strong Response

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a stark warning on Tuesday, stating that Israel has intelligence indicating adversaries may attempt attacks as the country approaches elections. Speaking at the Tel Nof Air Force base, Netanyahu declared, "From here, from the Air Force base, from the long arm of the State of Israel, I am sending you a message: Do not mess with us, not now and not ever. Our long arm will reach you anywhere, anytime."

Netanyahu began his remarks by praising the pilots and ground crews at the base, emphasizing the military's continuous operations across multiple fronts. He cited recent successes, including the elimination of the Hamas operative responsible for the kidnapping of Noa Argamani and Avinatan Or, and the killing of a Hamas battalion commander in Gaza overnight. "In total, in recent weeks, we have eliminated over 100 terrorists, and that's just in Gaza," Netanyahu stated, also referencing operations in Lebanon, including the targeting of Ali Taher Ridge.

Despite these achievements, the Prime Minister acknowledged significant international pressure to withdraw and relinquish the gains made by Israeli forces. "There are immense pressures to withdraw, to give up the great achievements secured by the bravery of our fighters," he said. "I am not allowing this to happen, and I will not let it happen."