It is not wise, the prime minister pointed out, to underestimate the unity of the Jewish People when they come under attack from an external enemy. This was the same mistake Hamas made at the very start of Operation Protective Edge.
“We are a strong and determined people. We have seen this in the amazing revelations of strength and resilience in the past weeks on the part of both our soldiers and our civilians,” Netanyahu said.
“We will continue to be steadfast and united until we achieve the goals of the campaign – the restoration of quiet and security for all Israelis.”