hebrew → English transcript

I can say, we have a strong nation, we have a wonderful army, this is truly an opportunity to also say what we tell them in private

Also to the Chief of Staff, also to the Head of the Mossad, also to the Commander of the Navy, the Commander of the Air Force, also to Basiuk, also to the Head of Aman

I think they're doing an excellent job and we are very, very strong

You're a member of the Cabinet, your assessment on the duration of this war

Shai, I understand the curiosity, and I'll say it again, given that the Iranians hear every word we say

And since I'm a member of both the Cabinet and the Security Cabinet, I have no intention here to say publicly how long

I can say one thing, the State of Israel is prepared, the IDF is excellent, excellent, a very strong army

It has brought achievements that are truly those of an entire superpower, and we just embrace our fighters, our soldiers, our pilots

Can we assess the damage at this stage?

In this specific case, we know there is damage, we know there is major damage, and a very good decision

He told me, I spoke earlier with Minister Busso, a very commendable decision by the Ministry of Health and the hospital itself to reduce density.

Yes, that's the update from Soroka Hospital, we'll try to connect again.

There might be some disturbing images, there might well be.

What is the Iranian nuclear program? Remember Hiroshima, Nagasaki, remember the Iranian nuclear program and you will understand the potential damage to the State of Israel.

We are fighting here for all our children.

There are many, many, many steps, there are many, many things, and I tell you truly, we sit for hours upon hours, all through this past year.

So many hours, so many days to plan and to lead, and I want to say, we have a brave Prime Minister.

Kudos to the Prime Minister, kudos to our Minister of Defense, and I think Israel is in good hands.