Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu finally unleashes “Operation Rising Lion” against Iran’s nuclear program, proving once and for all that when a nation’s survival is at stake, endless diplomacy gives way to decisive action.
At a Glance
- Israel has launched “Operation Rising Lion,” a series of targeted strikes against Iran’s nuclear facilities, scientists, and military leadership.
- Prime Minister Netanyahu has been warning about Iran’s nuclear threat since the 1990s and has framed the operation as preventing “a nuclear Holocaust.”
- The operation reportedly utilized sophisticated intelligence, including pre-positioned weapons and drones smuggled into Iran.
- Israeli political opposition, including rival Yair Lapid, has united behind Netanyahu, recognizing the existential threat posed by a nuclear Iran.
- The strikes come at a strategic moment, with Iran’s allies weakened and with the tacit support of the Trump administration.
Netanyahu’s Moment of Truth After Decades of Warnings
After nearly thirty years of sounding the alarm about Iran’s nuclear ambitions, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has finally launched direct military strikes against the Iranian program. “Operation Rising Lion” is the culmination of Netanyahu’s life’s work to prevent what he has repeatedly called an “existential threat” to Israel. For years, he was mocked by the global elite for his dramatic UN presentations and dire predictions.
As reported by the Associated Press, Netanyahu drew a direct historical parallel: “Eighty years ago, the Jewish people were the victims of a Holocaust… Today, the Jewish state refuses to be a victim of a nuclear Holocaust perpetrated by the Iranian regime.”
A Masterclass in Strategic Intelligence
While U.S. intelligence agencies seem more concerned with domestic politics, Israel’s Mossad has conducted a masterclass in actual intelligence work. According to a report from the Atlantic Council, the operation involved “groundbreaking thinking, bold planning, and surgical operation.” Reports indicate Mossad smuggled weapons into Iran, establishing bases for explosive-laden drones and precision weapons right under the noses of the mullahs.
The element of surprise, the targeting of high-value assets, and the psychological impact are the hallmarks of military excellence that critics say have been missing from American foreign policy.
A Nation United Against an Existential Threat
The most remarkable aspect of this operation is how it has unified a notoriously divided Israeli political landscape. Opposition leader Yair Lapid, Netanyahu’s fierce political rival, has reportedly declared unequivocal support for the strikes. This shows that petty political squabbles can take a backseat to national survival when faced with an enemy sworn to your destruction.
Of course, the usual suspects at academic institutions are wringing their hands, calling the strikes “a tragic mistake.” These are the same intellectual elites who advocated for endless negotiations while Iran enriched uranium to weapons-grade levels.
Strategic Timing and U.S. Support
Netanyahu’s decision to strike now is no accident. Iran’s proxy forces in Gaza and Lebanon have been degraded, and unlike past administrations that appeased Iran, President Trump has provided unwavering support for Israel’s right to defend itself. In a video statement covered by the BBC, Netanyahu confirmed the launch of “Operation Rising Lion” to roll back the threat to “Israel’s very survival.”
The left will inevitably shriek about “escalation,” but where were these concerns when Iran was building nuclear weapons and funding terrorism? Sometimes peace requires strength. Israel has demonstrated both, and the free world should be grateful that at least one Western nation still understands the concept of decisive action.
