Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced this Monday the end of direct offensives against Iran, although he issued a serious warning by emphasizing that Israel "will respond forcefully" if Tehran "makes the mistake" of attacking again, after Iranian authorities communicated the conclusion of their operations and threatened to take "measures" if Israeli "aggression" in Lebanon continues.
"At this moment the fire on this front is contained (...) If the regime makes a mistake and attacks us again, we will respond forcefully because Israel has the full right to self-defense," the prime minister indicated during an appearance recorded by his office on social media.
At the same time, Netanyahu insisted that the "fight" against the Shiite party-militia and Iran "is not over yet." "They thought they would shoot from Lebanese and Iranian territory against Israel and that we would not react. It did not happen and it will not happen, at least not while I am in charge," he argued, making it clear that he does not contemplate a complete de-escalation as long as the threat continues.
The head of the Israeli government also maintained that Iran and Hezbollah "are weaker than ever," while Israel is "stronger than ever." "I firmly defend our right to act against our enemy," he indicated, reiterating once again that Tehran "will never have nuclear weapons." With these words, Netanyahu wanted to emphasize that the Israeli strategy involves preventing the Islamic Republic from achieving nuclear capability by all means.
For their part, the Iranian Armed Forces announced this Monday the conclusion of their attacks against Israel, after launching missiles in retaliation for the bombing carried out on Sunday by the Israeli Army against the Lebanese capital, Beirut. However, they warned that they will adopt "much harsher and more crushing measures" if Israel "continues its aggressions," both in Iranian territory and on Lebanese soil, thus maintaining tension on the regional front.