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Netanyahu: Israel is prepared for 'both defence and offence'

7 August 2024 13:56 BST

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urged Israeli citizens to "stay calm and composed," and said that the country is “prepared for both defence and offense."

He made the comments during a visit to an army recruitment base in Tel Hashomer, the Times of Israel reported.

He told recruits that they are  “the backbone” of the nation.

The comments came after Iran pledged a retaliatory assault on the country following the assassination of Hamas leader, Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran last week.