President Herzog hails Israel's 'success' in war with Iran despite 'heavy loss' | AFP

We are facing an evil enemy which has decided simply to destroy and hurt and kill.

And what we have done successfully in this operation is to remove the Iranian nuclear threat looming above Israel, the region, and the free world.

In this respect, I commend the Israeli leadership, Prime Minister Netanyahu, the Cabinet, and, of course, the Israeli military.

I commend and thank wholeheartedly

President Donald Trump and, of course, the U.S. Air Force.

And I commend all those who have been involved in this operation, meaning an operation that clearly has a direct impact on the well-being and safety of the world, the region, and the state of Israel.

It's so tragic that it has to do with such a heavy loss.