Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced in a short statement on Saturday night that Israel is ready for an Iranian airstrike.
“In recent years, and especially in recent weeks, Israel has prepared for the possibility of a direct attack on Iran. Our defense systems have been developed,
we are prepared for every scenario both in defense and attack.
The state of Israel is strong, the Israeli army (IDF) is strong, the population is strong,” said the prime minister.
“We appreciate the support of the United States for Israel, as well as the support of the United Kingdom, France and many other countries,” Netanyahu added.
“I formulated a clear principle: whoever hurts us, we hurt him. We will defend ourselves against all threats, and we will do so coldly and decisively. I know that you, the citizens of Israel, will also keep your cool. I ask you to follow the instructions of the civil defense.” – he concluded his words.
The Israeli War Cabinet will meet at the headquarters in Tel Aviv on Saturday night at 11:00 p.m. local time, and then the expanded security policy cabinet will also meet at 12:30 a.m.
Earlier, on Saturday evening, civil defense announced restrictions. On Sunday and Monday, even though they are working days, all educational institutions will be closed, and since it is spring break, day camps and excursions will not be held, and higher education institutions will also be closed.
Events with fewer than a thousand people can be organized, but in areas classified as more dangerous, the number of gatherings is limited to 300, and in certain places to 10 people. There are areas where they can only work at workplaces where shelters are available in the appropriate vicinity. (MTI)
