Netanyahu Says Israel Ready To Retaliate Against Any State Threatening Country's Security

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday that Israel was ready to strike back at any country that would pose a threat to security of the Jewish state

MOSCOW (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 21st January, 2019) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday that Israel was ready to strike back at any country that would pose a threat to security of the Jewish state.

On Sunday, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said it had hit Iranian military facilities based in Syria, including weapons depots in the area of Damascus International Airport, an intelligence center and a training camp, in response to a rocket strike at the Golan Heights.

"We are acting against Iran and against the Syrian forces that abet the Iranian aggression. Whoever tries to hurt us - we hurt them. Whoever threatens to destroy us will bear the full responsibility," Netanyahu said at the opening of the Ramon airport.

According to the IDF, the strike against the Israeli-controlled part of the Golan Heights was launched by the Iranian Quds, a branch of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps, and the rocket was eventually intercepted by Israel.

"We will not ignore such acts of aggression as Iran attempts to entrench itself militarily in Syria and given explicit statements by Iran that it intends to destroy Israel," Netanyahu added.

Israel has been opposing Iran's military presence in Syria, fearing Tehran might gain increased influence in the region.