Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar:

"At the very same time that Spanish Prime Minister Sanchez attacked Israel - Palestinian terrorists attacked and murdered six Israelis, among them Yaakov Pinto, a new immigrant from Spain.

Sánchez and his twisted ministers who justified the October 7 massacre,
has long since chosen to stand with Hamas and against Israel.

Disgraceful!"

Foreign Minister Sa'ar on the Spanish Inquisition, the Spanish Government's Anti-Semitic Actions and Rhetoric and the Israeli Government's Measures Against Two Spanish Ministers: "We don't need Spain to protect the land of Israel. They need Israeli capabilities much more than we need them."

Palestinian terrorists attacked civilians at a bus stop in Jerusalem today, murdering Sarah Mendelson, Yaakov Pinto, Rabbi Levi Yitzhak Pash, Rabbi Israel Matzner, Rabbi Mordechai Steintzag and Rabbi Yosef David.

We mourn their loss and stand with their families in grief.

Join us LIVE at 11:10 (Israel Time) for a press conference with Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar and Croatian Foreign Minister Gordan Grlić-Radman, hosted at the Croatian Foreign Ministry.

https://youtube.com/live/KrdSeTG5iEQ?feature=share

A short while ago, Minister of Foreign Affairs Gideon Sa’ar met with Croatia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Gordan Grlić Radman, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Zagreb. The two ministers held a joint press conference.

From Minister Sa'ar's speech:

"Israel has been fighting for its existence against radical Islamist terrorism for almost two years.

Just yesterday - Palestinian terrorists murdered 6 Israelis in a horrific attack in our capital, Jerusalem. They injured many.
These murderers came from just a few miles away - from the Palestinian Authority's territories - to kill Jews.
This is the dangerous reality we face in our tiny land.

Hamas is responsible for initiating the war with the October 7th massacre. But Hamas is also responsible for its continuation until today.
Just two days ago, Hamas again fired rockets at the communities near Gaza, those that were attacked on October 7th.

*But the war can end tomorrow. President Trump said it clearly two days ago: Israel said YES to his proposal. We are ready to accept a full deal that would end the war based on the Cabinet decision. We only have two simple demands: 1. The return of our hostages. There are still 48 hostages being held in cruel captivity in Gaza. 2. Hamas must lay down its arms.*

The second condition is not critical only for Israel.
It ensures a better future of Gaza and the Palestinians
A different future - free of Hamas' oppressive terrorist regime.
The problem of Hamas - and radical Islamist terror states - is not just Israel's problem.
It's a problem for the Palestinians too. It is a problem for regional stability.

Yesterday's terrorist attack demonstrates the dangers of establishing a Palestinian terror state in the heart of our homeland.
But a Palestinian state does not simply threaten Israel's existence.
The current initiative to recognize a so-called "Palestinian state" also harms regional stability.
It rewards Hamas for the October 7th massacre.
It serves as an incentive for Hamas to continue the war.
This initiative will not bring us closer to peace or security.
The opposite - it will only destabilize the region."

Credit - Shalev Man

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar:

"I thank my friend Croatian FM Grlić-Radman for the warm hospitality in Croatia. We discussed bilateral relations and the situation in the Middle East.
I told him that terror states in Gaza and the region threaten stability and bring suffering to all sides.

Relations between Israel and Croatia are valuable for both sides. Together we'll strengthen them! 🇮🇱🇭🇷"

Prime Minister's Office:

Today's action against the top terrorist chieftains of Hamas was a wholly independent Israeli operation.

Israel initiated it, Israel conducted it, and Israel takes full responsibility.

Announcement by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu [translated from Hebrew]:

"Today, hostage Elizabeth Tsurkov – an Israeli citizen who was abducted in Iraq in March 2023 – was released.

In staff work directed by Coordinator for the Hostages and the Missing Brig.-Gen. (Res.) Gal Hirsch, which continued for many months, and following many efforts, we succeeded in bringing about her release.

This evening I had an emotional conversation with her mother and Avital, Elizabeth's sister, and I told them that the entire people of Israel was happy to see her return home.

We will continue to fight with vigor and determination until we bring back all of our hostages, the living and the deceased."

⭕️ “These are the terrorists whose entire aspiration was to be the spearhead for the destruction of the State of Israel — we will continue to carry out our mission everywhere, at every range, near and far, in order to to hold our enemies accountable.”

(Chief of the General Staff of the IDF, Lieutenant general Eyal Zamir from the Israeli Air Force Command Center at the onset of the operation in Qatar)

Israel's Ambassador to UN Danny Danon:

"The UN Security Council will convene today at 3:00 PM New York time (10:00 PM Israel time) for an emergency session following the strike on Hamas leadership in Doha.

I intend to make it absolutely clear to the Council: there will be no immunity for terrorists - not in Gaza, not in Lebanon, and not in Qatar. We will not back down and we will continue to act decisively against the leaders of terror wherever they are hiding."

🔈The IDF has begun an effort to warn the civilian population in Gaza City.

The IDF is employing a variety of operational tools including:

▪️ Distribution of voice messages
▪️ Dropping of leaflets
▪️ Sending text messages
▪️ Conducting phone calls
All with the goal of reaching as many civilians as possible.

The IDF calls on civilians in Gaza to heed the official instructions for their safety and to avoid staying in areas designated as dangerous.

A photo of the leaflets that were distributed in the Gaza City area as part of this ongoing effort:

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu:
“Tomorrow is September 11th. We remember September 11th. On that day, Islamist terrorists committed the worst savagery on American soil since the founding of the United States".

Fresh produce, meat, candy - even a Nutella spot. Just in case you needed more proof that there’s food in Gaza.

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar:

"Charlie Kirk was an incredible friend of Israel.

Charlie represented the Judeo-Christian values that unite Israel and America.
Above all, he was a fearless warrior for truth and freedom.

He was murdered for that.

Rest in peace, Charlie."

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar:

"Israel is concerned by reports of Russian UAVs entering Polish territory, endangering the lives of civilians.

Israel expresses its solidarity with the Polish people and reaffirms the importance of respecting Poland’s sovereignty and security."

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu:

"Charlie Kirk was a defender of our common Judeo-Christian civilization.

Charlie was more than a friend of Israel. He was a great champion of our shared roots and values.

May his memory be a blessing."

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar:

"Good to speak again with the FM of New Zealand Winston Peters. We discussed the need to combat antisemitism and the situation in Gaza.

I described the threat of terror states, like Hamas, to security and regional stability. Terror states must be uprooted!"

Those who ignored mountains of evidence and accused Israel of "attacking" hospitals in Gaza for "no reason", should be examining their conscience - or what's left of it.

https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-867031