The Chief of General Staff of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir, declared that Operation Rising Lion, aimed at confronting a major threat to Israel’s existence, will be remembered as one of the country's boldest and most successful missions. In a video shared on the social media platform X, General Zamir explained that the IDF struck deep into Iranian territory during the operation, significantly hindering Iran’s military nuclear program and ballistic missile systems, while also eliminating key figures behind efforts to destroy Israel.

He maintained close coordination with American military officials throughout the operation and praised the U.S. for Operation Midnight Hammer, calling it a precise and powerful mission with major results. “We launched Operation Rising Lion to counter an existential threat to Israel. Within 12 days, we executed our plans with precision, achieving our objectives. While striking inside Iran, we were also active on six other fronts,” he said. Zamir reaffirmed Israel’s ongoing efforts to secure the release of 50 hostages still held in Gaza by Hamas and to dismantle the group entirely.

He honored the IDF personnel for their courage, calling the operation a historic turning point for Israel, the Jewish people, and the world, and emphasized the IDF's continued commitment to national security. The conflict escalated with Iran launching Operation True Promise 3, targeting Israeli infrastructure with drones and missiles. In response, the U.S. intervened with Operation Midnight Hammer, attacking Iranian nuclear facilities, prompting Iran to retaliate against American bases in Qatar and Iraq.

Hours after Iran’s counterattack, former U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Israel and Iran had reached a “complete and total ceasefire,” marking the end of the 12-day conflict. Posting on Truth Social on June 24, Trump stated the ceasefire would begin within six hours, leading to a formal end after 24 hours. He congratulated both nations, saying they showed strength and wisdom in halting a war that could have engulfed the entire Middle East. “This is a war that could have lasted years, but it won’t. God bless all nations involved,” Trump wrote.