Israel says ‘ready for a prolonged campaign' against Iran

Israeli military chief Eyal Zamir said on Friday that his country should be 'ready for a prolonged campaign' against Iran.
'We have embarked on the most complex campaign in our history to remove a threat of such magnitude, against such an enemy. We must be ready for a prolonged campaign,' Zamir said in a video statement.
He added: 'The campaign is not over. Although we have made significant achievements, difficult days still lie ahead.'

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