President Isaac Herzog’s message on 28 February:

“Thank you President Donald Trump, the leader of the free world, for taking a historic and courageous decision. 

“I fully support you and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and your teams in this decision to launch a bold, combined operation against the world’s leading state sponsor of terrorism, which is responsible for decades of mass terror and murder around the world and aims to become a nuclear-armed state. I sincerely hope that this operation will bring a historic change and a better future for the whole Middle East and the entire world. 

“Let me be clear to all those who seek or threaten to harm us: the people of Israel are a strong nation. No-one can break our spirit. 

“To the brave women and men of the IDF: I trust and support you. An entire nation stands behind you. May G-d bless you all, and may you all return home in peace. 

“To the United States military servicemen and women conducting this noble mission: thank you. Our partnership is a true blessing, advancing hope, prosperity, and security. Together, we will prevail. May G-d bless you, and may you all return home in peace. 

“We stand together with our friends and allies in the Middle East who are under attack from the Iranian regime. May G-d bless them and safeguard them from all harm. 

“To the people of Iran: I hope and pray that you will soon be able to see a better future of freedom.”