Statements by President Trump regarding Iran:

Last night, a large number of ships passed through the Strait of Hormuz.

We have complete control of this strait. Not everyone will pass through it, but ships are passing through it.

Over the past few weeks, a large volume of oil has been imported, a very large volume. This situation will not be ideal, but a very large volume of oil is being imported. In fact, people are surprised.

Israeli Chief of Staff, Aviv Kochavi, in Southern Syria:

We operate in a multi-faceted reality where challenges are constantly changing – and the Syrian arena is one of them.

We are witnessing events unfolding and closely monitoring the changes on the Syrian front. We must prepare ourselves for these changes.

We will not allow hostile forces to be stationed along our borders, and we know how to use our power precisely where and when it is needed.

We remain in a multi-faceted conflict, vigilant and active on all fronts – there is a possibility of escalation in any of these fronts.

Israeli Army Spokesperson:

In an operation in the Shata area: The Israeli Army neutralized the commander of a company and three team leaders within the Hamas terrorist organization.

Prime Minister Netanyahu:

We cannot tolerate the presence of Turkish military forces in Syria, a presence that poses a threat to Israel. We have made this message very clear: "No." It seems that this message has not been heard sufficiently, so we have made sure that they understand it well.

President Trump on Iran:

Right now, the Strait is open. Many ships are passing through it. People are not reporting this.

President Trump on Iran:

The people have found other alternatives that they never even thought of... There's a record number of pipelines being built.

I think the Strait of Hormuz will no longer be as important as it once was.

IDF will keep buffer zone in Syria, will not allow Turkey on its borders

IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir toured southern Syria, warning that Israel would act to prevent terrorist threats and the emergence of a significant military threat along its borders.

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Syria's Asaad al-Shaibani claims Israel told Turkey not raising airbase presence

US President Donald Trump told Axios that he had been briefed on the Israeli strikes against Syria, but declined to specify whether the briefing had come before or after the strikes occurred.

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Trump:
Unfortunately, Iran failed to seize the opportunity presented by the negotiations. Therefore, today, I announce that the largest economic operation ever launched against any country in history will begin.

This will be an unprecedented economic war and isolation. I declare that any country that allows its financial institutions, companies, airports, or government entities to provide any financial assistance to Iran will face very serious economic consequences. Oil smuggling, financial transactions, money transfers, currency exchanges, ship registration, shell companies – all of these must be immediately stopped. This will be a historic day for the world economy. We need all our allies to stand with the United States of America.

Powerful Israeli Army Attacks Al-Tayeer Heights in Southern Lebanon

The Israeli Air Force launched two air strikes targeting the area, followed by and preceded by heavy artillery shelling using mortars.

Katz, Israeli Defense Minister:

Erdogan is leading Turkey into unnecessary adventures in Syria.

Erdogan should not test Israel's resolve to defend itself.

"I believe the Dead Sea Scrolls are one of Israel's greatest defenses of its legitimacy. Far more powerful than Iron Dome or F35."

A Muslim peace advocate doubles down on ancient Jewish ties to the land, calling the 2,000-year-old manuscripts "silent witnesses" that no political ideology can erase.

👉 Full story here: https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/undisputed-answer-israels-legitimacy-dead-sea-scrolls

Prime Minister's Office: Contrary to reports, the political echelon has not approved the entry of the international force into the Gaza Strip. Israel has made it clear that there will be no reconstruction in the Strip before Hamas is fully disarmed.

Israel Defence Minister:

Erdogan is dragging Turkey into dangerous adventures in Syria.

Israel will not allow any entity to threaten its security.
It is preferable for Erdogan to continue delivering empty, delusional speeches against Israel in the Turkish parliament rather than testing Israel's resolve to defend itself.

Rick Scott: It’s clear Israel gave Turkey advanced warning, and Ankara ignored it.

Israel has the right and the duty to defend itself from threats.  

Turkey needs to stop playing around, stop shilling for terrorists, and start acting like the NATO “ally” they pretend to be.

Turkey says it “will not fall into the trap” set by Netanyahu after Israel struck a Syrian airbase that Damascus says was recently visited by Turkish military officers.

Ankara denies plans for a military deployment, while Syria confirms the visit.

🇮🇱Statements by Ben-Gvir, Israel's Minister of National Security, regarding Lebanon:

I have a son who is currently going to and from Lebanon with his reconnaissance unit, and I tell you:
He and his friends deserve it if we bomb Beirut and destroy them.