Defence Minister Benny Gantz contended that “today in Iran… a murderous and dangerous enemy, which is building arms of terror [to use against] the State of Israel, seeks to acquire a nuclear weapon to threaten Israel and the stability of the entire region”. “We are in contact with our American allies in order to ensure the security of Israel”, he added. “If needed, we will act as we have always acted. We will remove and prevent any threat, with stratagems, with initiative and — of course — with professional and diplomatic responsibility”.