Referring further to Iran, Kochavi said that there is a regional alliance between Israel and Greece, Egypt, Jordan and the Gulf states – an alliance that the Iranians see as “their grip”. “The activity has not stopped and the Iranians have no intention of stopping it. ISIS has not disappeared from the Middle East either – not from Sinai, not from Jordan, not from Egypt and certainly not from Syria. He acts differently, and he is also part of our enemies. “
In another statement about Iran, he described the Islamic State as a “regional and global problem, not a problem of Israel”: “This is a country that feeds terrorism all over the world and intensively in the Middle East. Today there is no doubt that Iran built the military nucleus. “2015 would come true, Iran would eventually be able to get itself a bomb, because the agreement did not include restrictions that would prevent a bomb in the end. .
The Chief of Staff noted that the IDF gives priority to four issues: preventing establishment, reducing the intensification processes of our enemies with an emphasis on strategic weapons, improving readiness to operate in Iran and defending the borders. Will not be returned, “We will not rise to the settlement.”
The chief of staff also said that last year, the IDF carried out more than 500 targets, and also noted that there are many operations that do not include attacking targets. “We have reduced the capabilities of our enemies to move weapons on land, air and sea. We have reduced the transfer of funds to terrorism, and we are interrupting and exposing tunnels in Gaza. “
On the occasion of the recent new year, Kochavi noted that the IDF plans to hold a one-day exercise soon – adding: “On the day of command and war, a lot of missiles will fall here. Very much. We oppose widespread attack. I am already warning the people of Gaza and the people of Lebanon: as soon as the tensions begin, leave the area where there are missiles and rockets because these areas are flooded with missiles and rockets, and they will be flooded with IDF attacks. Wide to reduce this threat.This is a reality created by the enemy.
“All our enemies are at a low ebb. At the same time, the State of Israel and the IDF are regularly strengthening their alliances. We have understandings and operational cooperation with Russia, and we also have strengthening cooperation with Egypt, “the chief of staff added. “It was one of the safest and most stable years, with a minority of casualties. It does not happen by itself, but thanks to fine intelligence and effective border protection.”