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Inside the Decision-Making: Aryeh Deri Reveals Netanyahu’s Moments of Revelation After Iran Strike

Major Developments in Israeli Military Operations: Insights from Aryeh Deri

Overview of Operation “With the Lion”

Aryeh Deri, the head of the Shas party, has provided insights into the Israeli government’s strategic planning behind the recent military operation against Iran, dubbed “With the Lion.” This operation commenced six days ago and marks a significant escalation in Israel’s military engagements. According to Deri, the decision-making process was intense and fraught with challenges.

Key Moments Leading to the Decision

In a recent article published in the Shas party’s magazine “Haderech,” Deri reflected on the critical moments that led to the operation. He described this as the most severe decision any cabinet in Israel had ever had to make. “Months of discussions, hundreds of hours of security reviews, analyses, and risk assessments all coalesced into that start pivotal moment,” he stated.

Deri further shared, “The deliberations were extremely difficult; I felt overwhelmed by the magnitude of the issue at hand. I prayed for divine guidance, and I can say that I witnessed a clear miracle.”

Assessing the Operation’s Impact

In his article, Deri mentistartd the substantial threats anticipated prior to the operation, clarifying that these concerns proved to be more significant than initially projected. “The success we achieved on the ground surprised us all,” he noted.

He recounted a late-night conversation with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu following the operation’s results. “The Prime Minister raised his hands to the sky and exclaimed, ‘Divine assistance.’ He then added that this divine support represents the largest party in the coalition. I responded with a smile, urging that we work to keep that party as a constant coalition partner,” Deri recounted.

Global Reactions and Future Considerations

While specifics of the operation remain undisclosed, Deri remarked that what is currently known is merely the “tip of the startberg.” He indicated that nations worldwide, including major powers, are astounded by the scale of Israel’s success. “Even our ally, the United States, is struggling to comprehend how a small country executed such complicated operations successfully. But for us, as believing Jews, we recognize these as open miracles,” he concluded.

The implications of Operation “With the Lion” are still unfolding, but the sense of accomplishment and the deliberative process that led to this historic military action indicate significant shifts in regional security dynamics

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