Israel will exact ‘heavy price’ for any aggression toward it, Netanyahu says

Israel will respond forcefully to any attack, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday during a televised speech.

“Citizens of Israel, challenging days lie ahead. Since the strike in Beirut there are threats sounding from all directions. We are prepared for any scenario and we will stand united and determined against any threat. Israel will exact a heavy price for any aggression against us from any arena,” Netanyahu said.

During the speech, Netanyahu said Israel delivered blows to Hamas and Hezbollah but did not take responsibility for the assassination of Hamas leader Haniyeh, which has drawn threats of retaliation.