Israel's Ambassador to UN on Iran's Attacks and Operation Rising Lion

Iran's Escalation Against Israel

• 🎯 Iran has launched over 1,000 missiles and drones at Israeli civilians in the past 48 hours, targeting major population centers.
• 💔 Attacks have resulted in significant casualties, with 23 dead and over 600 injured, including children and Ukrainian nationals.
• 🗣️ Ambassador Danny Danon stated Iran's goal is to kill as many civilians as possible, contrasting with Israel's efforts to target the regime's "terror machine."

Operation Rising Lion Objectives

• 🚀 Operation Rising Lion aims to dismantle Iran's nuclear program, eliminate ballistic missile threats, and neutralize Iran's "grand extermination plan."
• ⏳ This operation is described as more challenging and time-consuming than previous strikes on nuclear facilities in Iraq and Syria.
• 📢 Danon urged the international community to sanction and isolate Iran, emphasizing that delaying action will lead to greater calamity.

Distinguishing Between Regime and People

• 🤝 Israel differentiates between the Iranian regime and its people, expressing care and prayers for the oppressed Iranian population.
• 🕊️ Efforts are made to minimize civilian casualties in Iran and provide warnings, unlike Iran's direct targeting of Israeli cities.
• ⏳ Dialogue with Iran is contingent on their willingness to dismantle their "machine of terror and destruction," not merely to buy time.

International Relations and Threats

• 🇺🇸 Iran poses a threat not only to Israel but also to the United States, as evidenced by chants of "Death to America" and alleged assassination attempts.
• 🌍 Many countries privately acknowledge the danger posed by Iran and are thankful for Israel's actions against the regime.
• ⚖️ Israel asserts its actions are defensive, taken to prevent surprise attacks like the one on October 7th, and highlights its commitment to international law despite regional radical elements.