On October 23, Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant released a video addressing the Israeli Air Force personnel, asserting that after an airstrike on Iran, the world would witness Israel’s military capabilities.
Rumors suggest that Israel may soon launch airstrikes against Iran in retaliation for a large-scale ballistic missile attack on Israel that occurred on October 1. According to sources, Israeli actions are expected to take place before the U.S. presidential election on November 5.
In his video shared on the social media platform X, Gallant emphasized to Air Force members, “After we strike Iran, everyone will understand your power, readiness, and training process. Any enemy attempting to harm Israel will pay a heavy price.”
The video was filmed at the Hatzerim Air Force Base in Israel, which also served as the launch point for the air force operations that killed Hezbollah leaders at the end of September.
The Biden administration has urged Israel to refrain from attacking Iranian oil infrastructure or nuclear facilities, expressing concern that tensions could escalate in the critical two weeks leading up to the U.S. election.
Gallant’s message was clear: “At the Hatzerim base, alongside the air and ground crews who continue to operate with strength and professionalism in the ‘war of seven fronts,’ I stressed this to them—after we strike Iran, everyone will understand your might. Any enemy that seeks to harm the State of Israel will pay a heavy price.”
