TEL AVIV, June 29. /TASS/. Israel’s operation against Iran opens up "broad regional possibilities" for Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said.
"We have removed the imminent threat to our existence, two deadly threats to our survival," he said while visiting a Shabak (Israeli Security Agency) facility, referring to Tehran;s nuclear program and the production of ballistic missiles. "Many opportunities, including broad regional possibilities, have opened up after this victory. First of all, to free the hostages."
"Of course, we will also have to solve the Gaza issue, to defeat Hamas, but I believe that we will achieve both tasks," he emphasized, adding that Israel may also normalize relations with more countries of the region.
In the early morning hours of June 13, Israel launched a military operation against Iran. Less than 24 hours later, Iran retaliated. Nine days later, on the morning of June 22, US jets attacked three Iranian nuclear facilities, entering the conflict. The following evening, Tehran launched a missile strike on Al Udeid, the largest US military airbase in the region, located in Qatar. According to the US authorities, there were no casualties or significant damage.
On June 24, Trump announced that Israel and Iran had agreed to a complete ceasefire, which came into effects on June 24.