Three main challenges are before us, and we are taking action without
respite against them: First, we are taking constant
action against the efforts of Iran and its proxies to
entrench militarily in Syria. The Iranian military must leave Syria.
Second, we are taking action against the efforts of our enemies
to develop precision missiles in Syria, Lebanon and other areas.
Third, and most importantly, we will not allow Iran to attain
nuclear weapons.
I must tell you that Iran is continuing to lie to the international community
in its effort to achieve a bomb. I have been claiming this for years
and today the International Atomic Energy Agency, the IAEA,
understands this. Two weeks ago, the IAEA
reported that Iran is stepping up the pace of its uranium
enrichment and, in effect, is continuing to violate the (JCPOA)
nuclear agreement with the major powers.
We regard with utmost seriousness the threats of destruction against
Israel by Iranian and pro-Iranian elements.
And especially here, at the pilots' course graduation ceremony,
I reiterate: Whoever tries to attack us places himself in very great
danger, seven-fold. Our struggle against Iranian
aggression in the region is designed ― first and foremost ―
to defend ourselves, to defend the State of Israel.
However, this struggle, this effort, serves the interest of stability
in and for the entire region.
Our ability to act against the corona pandemic could also serve the entire
region, and is also creating for us the opportunity for open cooperation,
which we have hitherto not had, with certain countries in the region.
In a few moments, the health ministers of the United Arab Emirates
and the State of Israel will announce cooperation in the
fight against the coronavirus. This cooperation will be in research
and development, and technology, fields which could improve the
health security of the entire region. This is the result of continuous
and intensive contacts over the past few months.
It will be a blessing for many in our region.
To the Hamas leadership, which boasts with words, I suggest they
remember that they will be the first to pay the price for their
aggression ― if it were to take place.
The IDF is the strongest military in the region and the price for every
attempt to harm the citizens of Israel will be both powerful and painful.