On Sunday, Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant visited the Nevatim Air Force base. Minister Gallant was briefed by the Commander of Nevatim Airbase, Brig. Gen. Yotam Sigler, on the squadrons’ operations in the various arenas. The Minister spoke with pilots and air and ground crews, and expressed his appreciation for their service over the past year.
“The IAF’s operations – both defensive and offensive, ensures the security of the citizens of Israel. The Iranians have not even ‘touched’ the IAF’s capabilities- not a single squadron has been damaged, not a single aircraft has been damaged, there is not a single runway that is out of order and there is no disruption in our operations. Whoever thinks that by attempting to harm Israel they will deter us from taking action, should take a look at [our operational achievements] in Gaza and in Beirut.”
“We are powerful in both defense and offense, and this will be reflected in the manner of our choosing, at the time and place of our choosing," he added.
"You know what to do, we know what to do and at the end of this, we will ensure that we win this war, bring home the hostages, and ensure the return of Israel’s northern communities to their homes, while Israel deters its enemies.”