“I can now confirm that we have concluded the Israeli response to Iran’s attacks against Israel,”-IDF Spokesman Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari

In this image taken from video released by the IDF on October 26, 2024, military spokesman
Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari announces that the IDF is conducting strikes on military targets
in Iran. (Israel Defense Forces via AP)

After strikes, IDF spokesman warns Iran not to ‘make mistake’ of further escalating

By Emanuel Fabian

Following the completion of Israel’s strikes in Iran, IDF Spokesman Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari in an English-language statement warns that if Iran was to “make the mistake” of escalating further, Israel would respond.

“I can now confirm that we have concluded the Israeli response to Iran’s attacks against Israel,” he says in a video statement disturbed to foreign media.

“We conducted targeted and precise strikes on military targets in Iran — thwarting immediate threats to the State of Israel. The Israel Defense Forces has fulfilled its mission,” Hagari says.

“If the regime in Iran were to make the mistake of beginning a new round of escalation — we will be obligated to respond,” he continues.

“Our message is clear: All those who threaten the State of Israel and seek to drag the region into a wider escalation — will pay a heavy price. We demonstrated today that we have both the capability and the resolve to act decisively — and we are prepared — on offense and defense — to defend the State of Israel and the people of Israel,” Hagari adds.

US official says Austin held phone call with Gallant

By Reuters

WASHINGTON — US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin held a call with his Israeli counterpart, Yoav Gallant, a US defense official says, after Israel announced strikes on targets in Iran.

The US official, who speaks on condition of anonymity, doesn’t immediately provide details on Austin and Gallant’s conversation, including what they discussed, how long the call was or what time it took place.