Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared on Sunday during a New Year's toast at the cabinet meeting that Israel is determined to complete the mission of toppling the Iranian regime.
He warned Tehran against another attack on Israel and said that in such a case, it would be hit hard.
Netanyahu opened by discussing Israel's achievements and its situation vis-à-vis its enemies: "We are at the start of the New Year, and more than ever, Israel is ahead. Thanks to the wise and courageous decisions we made together at this table, thanks to our soldiers' heroism, thanks to our strong standing, we achieved great things."
The Prime Minister claimed that Israel is stronger than ever; our enemies are weaker than ever. Together with the United States, we achieved great achievements by removing an existential threat from above our heads. We removed the atomic bombs and ballistic missiles, and we hit the Iranian axis with great force."
Netanyahu then sent a direct threat to Iran: "We are determined to defend ourselves; we are determined to strike our enemies. They don't attack us. Iran is avoiding it, and it knows why. Of course, it can err and make a mistake and attack us. It sustains a hit like one it hasn't even imagined."
Netanyahu also addressed Israel's other enemies: "Don't mess with us. This nation knows how to unite in trying times, and it is currently the strongest power in the Middle East, and some say beyond as well."
The Prime Minister commended the security forces on all fronts: "From here, I want to bless the heroic soldiers of the IDF and the security branches who labor constantly. We are eliminating terrorists around the clock - in Lebanon, in Gaza, and in Judea and Samaria."
He also clarified that, as far as he is concerned, the war is not over, placing the toppling of the Iranian regime at the top of the remaining missions: "The achievements are immense, but there is still more to complete. I mean, first and foremost, the toppling of the regime. This regime in Iran - its end is near. It is weak; it is fighting for its life; it is faltering."
According to Netanyahu, "There is another mission to complete, which we are determined to bring about. This will permanently change the face of the Middle East and the history of our people. We know that we are determined to do this, and we are determined and know that we are capable of doing this."
The Prime Minister ended with a wish and prayer for the New Year: "Therefore, I say: May the year and its curses end, and may a year with its blessings begin - blessings greater than we have ever had. A happy New Year to the people of Israel."