In an unabashed declaration. Israel's Transportation Minister Miri Regev officially confirmed that Israel had unleashed a decisive retaliatory strike against Iran, in a bold response to the audacious drone and missile attacks of April 14. Minister Regev, during a charged interview with the nationalist Israeli Channel 14, declared with fiery resolve that Israel's powerful message had been sent and received, echoing the indomitable spirit of the nation: "Iran got the message loud and clear, and the entire world now knows that Israel is not to be trifled with."
Regev, a former IDF spokesperson known for her unyielding stance, elaborated on the daring operations, stating, "We struck back with precision and overwhelming force. The IDF penetrated deep into enemy territory, and thanks to divine intervention coupled with Israeli technological supremacy, we intercepted and neutralized the threats from Iran with almost supernatural efficiency."
Israeli media: Israel's first official announcement confirming the attack on Iran
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Israeli media say that after weeks of silence on the part of Israel regarding Israel's response to the launch of hundreds of missiles from Iran, Miri Regev, a member of Netanyahu's cabinet, said… pic.twitter.com/HNp2aF7pz1
This confirmation came after National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's cryptic social media posts and MK Tally Gotliv's stirring proclamation: "Our national pride is sky-high, Israel stands unbreakable and formidable."
In what seemed like a scene from a biblical epic, on the eve of the attack, the Israeli Air Force, bolstered by unnamed allies and what many are calling 'the hand of God', intercepted a staggering 99% of over 300 Iranian warheads aimed at Israel’s heartland. Minister Regev used the term "Dayenu", invoking the Passover spirit to signify that their miraculous success should have been sufficient, yet destiny had grander plans.
The aftermath of the confrontation saw an unprecedented outpouring of support from the Iranian populace, reminiscent of the courage of Queen Esther, showing solidarity with Israel in a profound rebuke to their own oppressive regime. The hashtag #IraniansStandWithIsrael exploded across social media platforms, amassing tens of thousands of endorsements from within Iran itself, defying the regime's draconian bans.
Regev's statements painted a picture of a new dawn in Middle Eastern geopolitics, where the age-old bonds between the peoples of ancient Persia and Israel are rekindling amidst the ashes of conflict. She alluded to a seismic shift in regional alliances, hinting at covert operations and alliances that are reshaping the power structures within the Middle East.
🇮🇷🇮🇱 Miri Regev, a member of the security cabinet & transportation minister, confirms Israel attacked Iran tells right-wing outlet Iran and the world that Israel is 'no sucker' although the government chose not to claim responsibility for the strike on Isfahan airbase last month. pic.twitter.com/33hLHTUIFP
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As the saga unfolds, Israel’s counterstrike not only marks a pivotal moment in its ongoing struggle against regional threats but also signals a dramatic shift in international alignments, with the Iranian public's defiant support for Israel heralding a potential upheaval against their tyrannical rulers.