Mr. President,

On behalf of Israel’s Defense and Security Forum, we extend our deepest gratitude for your bold and courageous decision to take decisive action against Iran’s nuclear weapons program. Your leadership, combined with the flawless execution by the United States Air Force, has made America, Israel, and the entire free world significantly safer.

Your actions have reaffirmed the enduring principle that peace is achieved through strength. The operation in Iran sent a clear and unmistakable message to both allies and adversaries: America is back. As retired and reserve senior commanders from all branches of Israel’s defense establishment, we recognize the extraordinary level of coordination and cooperation between our militaries that was on full display during this historic mission. Thanks to your leadership, the U.S.-Israel alliance is stronger than ever.

As warriors, we understand that lasting peace is forged through a combination of diplomatic success and battlefield resolve. In that spirit, your invitation to our Prime Minister to meet at the White House is as vital to regional stability as the deployment of the GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrator that neutralized the Fordow nuclear facility.

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