Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a stern warning to Israel’s adversaries during a visit to an Israeli Air Force base whose location was not disclosed, cautioning them against challenging the country’s determination to defend itself.

“I say to our enemies: Do not test us,” Netanyahu said in a video released by his office. “You will suffer harder blows than you have suffered until now.”

Netanyahu praised the air force’s “readiness, determination and capability to strike our enemies whenever required,” highlighting its preparedness to respond to potential threats.

With national elections scheduled for next week, Netanyahu has repeatedly cautioned that hostile forces could attempt to attack Israel during the period surrounding the vote.

“We are determined to defend ourselves,” he said, reiterating his warning to adversaries: “Do not test us.”