The Israel Defense Forces named the early Saturday morning attack on Iran a “Day of Action Repentance.” Israel has fired rockets at many Iranian cities. However, Israel said it only targeted military targets and did not cause any harm to the Iranian public. However, Iran admitted that two soldiers were killed in the Israeli attack.
What does “the day of repentance” mean?
In Judaism, the term “Repentance” refers to the 10 days between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, known as the “Ten Days of Repentance.” During this time, people are asked to reflect on their actions, correct their mistakes, and return to the path of truth until the Day of Atonement.
In Jewish tradition, these days are seen as a time when the “gates of heaven” open and people have the opportunity to apologize for their mistakes and take the right path. Israel’s naming of the operation after these 10 days demonstrates its commitment to national security and the importance of accountability.
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“Our goal accomplished”
When reporting on the attack, a spokesman for the Israel Defense Forces said that some time ago, the Israel Defense Forces attacked military targets in multiple areas of Iran, and all our military aircraft have returned to their bases safely. The attack was in response to Iranian attacks on Israel and its citizens in recent months. He said that the counterattack has been completed and the goal has been achieved.
He said: “Iran launched hundreds of missiles at Israel between April and October. In addition to harming Israel, Iran is also committed to damaging the security and stability of the Middle East and the global economy.
“If the attacks don’t stop…”
The IDF stated that “if Iran continues its attacks on Israel and its civilians, Israel has every right to protect its civilians.” The IDF constantly assesses the situation, both defensively and offensively.
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More than 100 Israeli planes take off
According to the Jerusalem Post, more than 100 Israeli aircraft participated in Saturday’s attacks on Iranian military targets. This attack used F-35 fighter jets with an attack range of 2,000 kilometers. A U.S. official told Reuters that the United States was informed before the attack on Iranian military targets but was not involved in the operation.
According to the “Times of Israel” report, the National Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) quoted an unnamed Israeli official as saying that Israel did not attack Iran’s nuclear facilities or oil fields. Its focus is on military objectives. The Israeli army also confirmed that their targets were military.
