Israel's US ambassador says beeper operation will 'seem simple' compared to what is planned for Iran
Share and Follow

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles!

Israel’s Ambassador to the U.S. Yechiel Leiter said there will be some surprises amid the Jewish State’s conflict with Iran that will make Israel’s explosions of pagers and walkie-talkies used by members of Hezbollah in Lebanon and Syria last year look “simple.”

“We’ve pulled off a number of surprises,” Leiter said during a Tuesday appearance on the TV network Merit Street.

“When the dust settles, you’re going to see some surprises on Thursday night and Friday that will make the beeper operation almost seem simple,” he continued.

Leiter was referring to near-simultaneous detonations of pagers used by members of the Iran-backed Hezbollah terror group that killed at least 12 people, including two children, and wounded nearly 3,000 on Sept. 17 in Lebanon and Syria. The following day, at least 25 people were killed and more than 600 were wounded when walkie-talkies were detonated in the region.

Yechiel Leiter

Israel’s Ambassador to the U.S. Yechiel Leiter said Israel was “not in the business of regime change.” (Getty Images)

“Today we continue to peel back the surface-to-surface missile systems that are spread throughout Iran. We’ve reached the point where between a third and a half have been demolished,” he said. “We hit today the broadcast center in the middle of Tehran after we informed the people living in the vicinity to leave. Hundreds of thousands of Tehranis have escaped Tehran to be out of the line of danger. And we took out the broadcast system. This is very important because this serves the mullahs and their information campaign, the propaganda campaign throughout.”

“Iran, to incite the public and to warn the public against any kind of demonstrations against the government,” the ambassador continued. “A lot of questions have been asked today about regime change. In many of the interviews that I gave, that was the key question. We’re not in the business of regime change. We’re interested in neutralizing the threat to our existence through a nuclear weaponization program in Iran and a ballistic missile program.”

Iran has maintained that its nuclear program is peaceful, and U.S. intelligence agencies and the International Atomic Energy Agency have said Iran was not pursuing a nuclear weapon.

Yechiel Leiter, Israel's ambassador to the U.S.

Israel’s Ambassador to the U.S. Yechiel Leiter said the Jewish State has “pulled off a number of surprises.” (Getty Images)

“If the Iranian people rise up and change their regime, that’s their choice,” Leiter said. “And if we play a role in facilitating that eventuality, then history will judge us favorably, I believe. It’s important also to emphasize that our economy remains strong and resilient despite the war, and the stock market in Israel once again, for the second day in a row, continued to rise.”

“We are working very hard to assist those stranded both in Israel wanting to leave and those wanting to get back to Israel, to their families, to their positions in society and the army,” he added. “And we’re hoping to find solutions through our neighbors in the next couple of days. We continue to press on. We continue to press forward. And we thank you for your support and prayers.”

Fox News’ Greg Norman and Jennifer Griffin contributed to this report.

Share and Follow
You May Also Like
In this image from video, law enforcement officials gather outside the Brown University campus in Providence, R.I., on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Kimberlee Kruesi)

Police Investigate Shooting Incident at Brown University in Rhode Island: Campus Safety Alert Issued

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — An active shooter situation unfolded at Brown University on…
Pet adoption: PAWS Chicago Holiday Adopt-A-Thon event underway this weekend as dog, cat pet intake surges citywide

PAWS Chicago Launches Holiday Adopt-A-Thon Amid Rising Pet Intake Across the City

PAWS Chicago launched its Holiday Adopt-A-Thon on Friday, marking the start of…
Pulp Fiction star Peter Greene found dead at age 60 in NYC apartment

Tragic Loss: ‘Pulp Fiction’ Actor Peter Greene Passes Away at 60 in New York Apartment

Peter Greene, the actor celebrated for his memorable performances in Quentin Tarantino’s…
FILE - Amy Schumer and husband Chris Fischer attend the premiere of Netflix

Amy Schumer Announces Surprising Decision to End Marriage: What Led to the Split?

Amy Schumer, the renowned comedian and actress, has revealed that she and…
North Carolina Christmas tree farmers resurge a year after Helene's devastation

Reviving Holiday Spirit: North Carolina Christmas Tree Farmers Flourish After Helene’s Havoc

Christmas tree farmers resurge after Helene In September 2024, Tropical Storm Helene…
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, left, and Derek Barrs, Administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, listen to a reporter

New York Joins List of States Improperly Issuing Commercial Driver’s Licenses to Immigrants

The state of New York has become the latest to be identified…
Venezuela accuses US of 'piracy' after seizing massive oil tanker

Venezuela Labels US Actions as ‘Piracy’ Following Oil Tanker Seizure

On Wednesday, Venezuela sharply criticized the U.S. for confiscating a sanctioned oil…
Campus Radicals: Their childhoods disrupted by politics, courageous girls are fighting back

Young Activists: Brave Girls Challenge Political Disruption from Childhood

In a recent installment of Fox News Digital’s Campus Radicals investigative series,…