Member of Knesset Motti Yogev (Jewish Home), has responded to the opening of the operation to destroy Hezbollah terror tunnels by saying, "Israel has the right to defend itself. It is the duty of every Israeli government to take all necessary steps to protect the citizens of the state."
Yogev said, "Neutralizing the tunnels that infiltrated into Israel for the purpose of an attack, is the minimum that the Israeli government must do to protect its citizens. He added, "This is also a warning to the Hezbollah terror organization and a statement to the world that Israel will defend its residents against any threat that endangers their lives."