Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has issued a stern warning to Hezbollah, following what he claims was a failed assassination attempt on him and his wife.
He described the alleged attempt as a "grave mistake," and vowed that such actions would not deter him or the State of Israel from their mission to secure their future.
According to Fox News, Netanyahu took to social media on Saturday to express his views. "The attempt by Irans proxy Hezbollah to assassinate me and my wife today was a grave mistake," he wrote. "This will not deter me or the State of Israel from continuing our just war against our enemies in order to secure our future."
The Prime Minister's warning was not only directed at Hezbollah, but also extended to Iran and the "Axis of Resistance," which includes Hamas and the Houthis. He emphasized Israel's determination to achieve its war objectives following the Oct. 7 attack and to "change the security reality in our region for generations."
"I say to Iran and its proxies in its axis of evil: Anyone who tries to harm Israel's citizens will pay a heavy price; We will continue to eliminate the terrorists and those who dispatch them; We will bring our hostages home from Gaza; And we will return our citizens who live on our Northern border safely to their homes," he asserted.
Netanyahu's stern warning came in the wake of an incident involving a UAV launched towards his private residence in the coastal city of Caesarea on Saturday morning. The Prime Minister and his wife were not at home at the time of the incident, as confirmed by his spokesperson. The Israeli military reported that three drones had been fired from Lebanon towards the Prime Minister's house, with two of them intercepted.
In the aftermath of the alleged assassination attempt, Netanyahu released a video message, confidently declaring, "we're going to win this war." He cited the recent elimination of Sinwar, a terrorist mastermind, as evidence of Israel's ongoing battle with Iran's proxies.
U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin III also expressed relief that Netanyahu was safe following the attack. In a conversation with Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant, Austin reviewed U.S. force-posture adjustments, including the recent deployment of a Terminal High-Altitude Area Defense system to reinforce Israels defenses against threats from Iran, Lebanese Hezbollah, and Iranian proxies.
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson also expressed solidarity with Netanyahu, stating, "I spoke with my friend Prime Minister Netanyahu today, and I am happy to report he is safe, in good spirits, and undeterred. I told him America stands strong with Israel and reiterated our ongoing commitment to help counter Iran and its terrorist proxies. This is crucial."
The incident underscores the volatile security situation in the region, and the determination of Israel to stand firm against its adversaries. As Netanyahu's words indicate, the nation is prepared to take decisive action to protect its citizens and secure its future.
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