The Israeli army is ready for both defensive and offensive actions, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said, Report informs via TASS.

“We are prepared both defensively and offensively. We are striking our enemies and are determined to defend ourselves,” he said at a meeting with army recruits.

“We are continuing forward to victory. I know that the citizens of Israel are concerned, and I ask one thing of you: be patient and level-headed,” the prime minister added.