IDF hails Operation Rising Lion as one of Israel’s boldest, successful missions

Israel Defence Forces IDF Chief of the General Staff Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir has said that Operation Rising Lion which was launched to confront an existential threat to Israel will be remembered in history as one of Israels most daring and successful operationsIn a video message shared on Friday on the social media platform X Lieutenant General Zamir stated that Israel during the operation struck deep into Iran setting back its military nuclear program and its ballistic missile capabilities and eliminating those who led the effort to destroy IsraelldquoOperation Rising Lion will be remembered in history as one of Israelrsquos most daring and successful operationsrdquoWatch IDF Chief of the General Staff LTG Eyal Zamirrsquos announcement regarding Operation Rising Lion pictwittercomdX3GWYRMsDmdash Israel Defense Forces IDF June 26 2025Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir stated that he stayed in touch with his American counterparts He lauded US forces for Operation Midnight Hammer calling the operation accurate powerful and having made great achievementsThe IDF launched Operation Rising Lion to confront an existential threat to the state of Israel In 12 days we operated with accuracy and met our goals We struck deep into Iran setting back its military nuclear program its ballistic missile capabilities and eliminating those who led the effort to destroy Israel During the operation I stayed in close contact with my American counterparts Our friendship is based on common values and a shared desire to achieve stability in the region Operation Midnight Hammer was accurate powerful and had great achievements he saidElaborating further on the operation he stated that Israel while operating above the skies of Tehran was operating on six other fronts He stated that Israel is focused on its mission to bring back the hostages from Gaza and dismantle HamasWhile operating above the skies of Tehran we steered a lot on six other fronts 50 hostages are still in captivity in Gaza in the hands of Hamas Bringing them home and dismantling Hamas remains our mission I salute the brave men and women of the IDF who rose to the challenge with courage Operation Rising Lion will be remembered in history as one of Israels most daring and successful operations A defining moment for Israel the Jewish people and the world The IDF will continue to defend the people of Israel and ensure the safety of our state and our future he saidIsrael launched Operation Rising Lion targeting Iranian military and nuclear sites Iran retaliated with Operation True Promise 3 a drone and missile campaign targeting Israeli infrastructure The US joined the conflict early Sunday local time with Operation Midnight Hammer targeting Iranian nuclear facilities which prompted Iran to strike US bases in Qatar and IraqHours after Iran targeted American airbases in West Asia Trump announced that Israel and Iran had agreed to a complete and total ceasefire which would bring about an end to the 12day conflictIn a statement shared on the social media platform Truth Social on June 24 Trump stated CONGRATULATIONS TO EVERYONE It has been fully agreed by and between Israel and Iran that there will be a Complete and Total CEASEFIRE in approximately 6 hours from now when Israel and Iran have wound down and completed their inprogress final missions for 12 hours at which point the War will be considered ENDED Officially Iran will start the CEASEFIRE and upon the 12th Hour Israel will start the CEASEFIRE and upon the 24th Hour an Official END to THE 12 DAY WAR will be saluted by the World During each CEASEFIRE the other side will remain PEACEFUL and RESPECTFULHe further stated On the assumption that everything works as it should which it will I would like to congratulate both Countries Israel and Iran on having the Stamina Courage and Intelligence to end what should be called THE 12 DAY WAR This is a War that could have gone on for years and destroyed the entire Middle East but it didnt and never will God bless Israel God bless Iran God bless the Middle East God bless the United States of America and GOD BLESS THE WORLDWith inputs from ANI