Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Bnei Gantz spoke today (Wednesday) during the graduation ceremony of a pilot course held in Hatzerim with the participation of President Reuven Rivlin and Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Aviv Kochavi.
Netanyahu speaks at the end of a pilot course: “We will not allow Iran to acquire nuclear weapons” // Photo: Roi Avraham, Sound: Ben Peretz / GPO
During his speech, Netanyahu sent a message to Iran, saying: “Our policy is clear, whoever tries to harm us will be crushed. The Air Force is ready to act forcefully – in any range, in any arena and in any target. We entrust you not only with the tools for our defense. “Our trust is that you will do whatever it takes to protect our country and our skies. Come up and succeed.”
In his remarks, the Prime Minister also referred to the crash accident that occurred last month in which the late flight instructor Itai Zeidan and the late Flight Pilot, the late Corporal Lihu Ben-Bassa, were killed. “The incident reminds us that state defense is always at risk, but one thing It is clear: we will not stop flying, we will not stop maintaining Israel’s security. “The IDF does this without a break, around the clock, including during the corona months.”
President Robbie Rivlin addressed the course graduates and said: “You have withstood all the difficulties, you have passed all the tests and you have increased patience and determination and perseverance on all obstacles and today you have wings. “In the world, a bold and creative sophisticated force that is prepared for any mission, in near and far arenas and if required, very far away. Our enemies and friends also know this.
Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi commented on an incident that took place yesterday during a demonstration by the Jerusalem faction in which Major General Joel Strick was rescued by police forces: “A case like the one that occurred yesterday is extremely serious and constitutes a red line worthy of any derision. The members of the Jerusalem faction attacked those who defended them. They demonstrated outdoors but demonstrated loss of values and good spoons. They need to do a mental arithmetic. They and their leaders. You pilots need to concentrate on one thing – the protection of the people and the country. You are the best. You join the best air force. “
Defense Minister Bnei Gantz also spoke, saying: “These days they are also challenging in terms of security, a moment of courage and a courage of perseverance are required. Our enemies are not resting even in the corona period, and the Air Force is at the forefront of achieving operational goals. His abilities, changes, develops and is in full and continuous readiness for different and varied tasks.
Defense Minister Gantz’s speech as part of the completion of a pilot course // Photo: Tal Oz / Ministry of Defense
“It is important to remember – IDF soldiers are facing dozens of complex missions on the various fronts, especially in Judea and Samaria. Save lives, prevent terrorist attacks. “There is no disciplinary, learned and practiced body in Israel like the IDF. A body whose DNA is to strive for contact and act solely for the State of Israel and its citizens,” he added.
