‘We Strike in Beirut, Yemen, Wherever Necessary’ - Netanyahu Warns

Israel will stand firm against any threat by Iran and its proxies near and far, including in Beirut and Yemen, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant said on Sunday, August 4, as the international community scrambled to prevent an all-out Iranian-Israeli war.

“Iran and its minions are looking to surround us in a stranglehold of terrorism. We are determined to stand against them on every front and in every arena – near and far,” Netanyahu said at the state memorial ceremony for Ze’ev Jabotinsky.

“Whoever seeks to harm us will pay a very heavy price,” Netanyahu said, echoing the words that Gallant had uttered hours earlier. “Our readiness in terms of defense is high, be it on the ground or in the air,” Gallant stated.

“Our long hand strikes in the Gaza Strip, in Yemen, in Beirut, wherever necessary,” Netanyahu stressed. “This is our hand that will reach out, when the time comes for peace, to whoever wants to establish peaceful relations with us. I believe that it will be so – because peace is made with the strong, not with the weak,” he stated.

Meanwhile, the United States moved a carrier ship to the region in light of the increased threat after the twin assassinations of Hezbollah Commander Fuad Shukr in Beirut and Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran. Further, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III spoke with his counterpart in Israel on Sunday to reiterate the US support for the Jewish state. (JPost / VFI News)

“Lord, we pray that You prevent an all-out war from erupting with Iran and its proxies and that You guide our leaders into following Your Will at all times, in Yeshua’s name. We know that we will face trouble in this world, but You have told us to take heart because You have overcome the world. We welcome Your peace that is beyond understanding and we pray for the restoration of the land of Israel, for all our enemies to make peace with us, and for all our civilians to rebuild their lives. We are extremely grateful for You, Your provisions, Your protection, and the allies You have given us in our time of need.”

The articles included in this publication do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of Vision for Israel. We try to provide accurate reporting on news pertinent to Israel, the Middle East, the diaspora, and Jewish issues around the world—and we hope that you find it both informative and useful for intercessory prayer.