I have just visited IDF Judea and Samaria Division Headquarters
and held a situational assessment with the Chief of General Staff
and our commanders on the ground. The IDF is active on multiple fronts
that demand no small effort from the security forces.
Overnight, the IDF attacked a significant Hamas target in Gaza
following the firing of a rocket at Israel.
When this government was established, we made it clear
that there would be a harsh response to all fire against Israel.
The era in which they fire at us and we do not respond is over.
This is how we have restored the deterrence with Gaza.
The IDF, ISA and the Border Police were in action last night
in Judea and Samaria to thwart terrorist attacks.
This has been a wide-ranging, determined campaign
with many accomplishments. Since the beginning of the year,
445 significant terrorist attacks ― including over 300 shooting
attacks ― have been thwarted.
To confront these terrorist organizations, we have a strong,
disciplined army with a clear chain of command, that operates
solely within the law. This is the secret of our strength;
this is what has formed the power of the IDF.
This government gives full backing to our soldiers.
We will not allow investigations by foreign bodies.
We will not accept the defamation of IDF soldiers, and ISA and Border
Police personnel, who risk their lives on a daily basis to safeguard
the State of Israel and its people. Let every soldier know: If they follow
the law and their orders, they will always have our full backing.
You watch over us, but we also watch over you.