Israeli Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu used the opening of Sunday’s Cabinet meeting to address the deadly terror attack in the Sharon region, while also outlining Israel’s ongoing military operations in Gaza and Lebanon. He praised the security personnel who responded to the attack and emphasized that Israel continues to wage an aggressive campaign against terrorist threats on multiple fronts.

Referring to the shooting attack that left one Israeli dead and several others wounded, Netanyahu said Israel’s security forces work constantly to thwart terrorist activity, even though not every attack can be prevented.

“We are fighting terrorism on all fronts. In Judea and Samaria and along the seam line, the IDF, ISA, and the Israel Police foil hundreds of attacks every year, though unfortunately not all of them. This morning, an abhorrent terrorist set out, reached Kochav Yair, and unfortunately managed to murder an Israeli citizen and wound others before being neutralized. First and foremost, I praise the rapid-response teams that acted immediately against the terrorists. I praise the officers of the Israel Police who neutralized the terrorist and also apprehended his accomplice,” Netanyahu stated.

The prime minister also provided an update on the war against Hamas, asserting that Israeli forces are steadily increasing their control over territory throughout Gaza while continuing to target the terror group’s leadership and military infrastructure.

He also revealed that Israel is continuing to expand its control over the Gaza Strip. “In the Gaza Strip, we are squeezing Hamas from all sides. We currently hold over 60% of the Strip’s territory, and we will soon reach 70%. We are not allowing them to rearm or harm us, and we are also eliminating their senior commanders.”

Turning to the northern front, Netanyahu highlighted recent military successes against Hezbollah, saying Israeli forces have inflicted significant losses on the terror organization and uncovered major underground facilities used for terrorist operations.

Regarding Lebanon, the Prime Minister stated: “Our forces have eliminated 350 terrorists in the past week alone. They captured the Beaufort Ridge, where they discovered a massive underground infrastructure. We are completing the elimination of the terrorist villages adjacent to our border. We are striking them very hard, and we know that Hezbollah is on the run. We will not allow firing at our territory or our communities, and we will act accordingly.”

{Matzav.com}