“Operation Rising Lion will be remembered in history as one of Israel’s most daring and successful operations”: IDF

Israel Defence Forces (IDF) Chief of the General Staff Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir has said that Operation Rising Lion, which was launched to confront an “existential threat” to Israel, will be “remembered in history as one of Israel’s most daring and successful operations.”
In a video message shared on Friday on the social media platform X, Lieutenant General Zamir stated that Israel, during the operation, struck deep into Iran, setting back its military nuclear program, its ballistic missile capabilities, and eliminating those who led the effort to destroy Israel.
Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir stated that he stayed in touch with his American counterparts. He lauded US forces for Operation Midnight Hammer, calling the operation “accurate, powerful” and having made “great achievements.”
“The IDF launched Operation Rising Lion to confront an existential threat to the state of Israel. In 12 days, we operated with accuracy and met our goals. We struck deep into Iran, setting back its military nuclear program, its ballistic missile capabilities, and eliminating those who led the effort to destroy Israel. During the operation, I stayed in close contact with my American counterparts. Our friendship is based on common values and a shared desire to achieve stability in the region. Operation Midnight Hammer was accurate, powerful and had great achievements.”
Elaborating further on the operation, he stated that Israel, while operating above the skies of Tehran, was operating on six other fronts. He stated that Israel is focused on its mission to bring back the hostages from Gaza and dismantle Hamas.
“While operating above the skies of Tehran, we steered a lot on six other fronts. 50 hostages are still in captivity in Gaza in the hands of Hamas. Bringing them home and dismantling Hamas remains our mission. I salute the brave men and women of the IDF, who rose to the challenge with courage. Operation Rising Lion will be remembered in history as one of Israel’s most daring and successful operations. A defining moment for Israel, the Jewish people and the world. The IDF will continue to defend the people of Israel and ensure the safety of our state and our future,” he said.