Knesset Speaker Yuli-Yoel Edelstein has responded to the Israel Defense Forces' Operation Northern Shield to destroy Hezbollah tunnels in northern Israel by saying, "The eyes of all of the people of Israel are now looking to the northern border."

Edelstein continued, "One cannot violate Israeli sovereignty. I am standing by the residents and our forces to carry out their important work professionally. Happy Holiday. Take care of yourself."