Israeli Ambassador to the UN Danny Danon said, "The State of Israel launched Operation 'Like a Lion' tonight against Iran's nuclear and missile infrastructure, with the aim of removing an existential and immediate threat from the citizens of Israel and the entire world. The regime in Tehran is grossly violating international agreements, advancing toward nuclear weapons and operating a regional terror network. When the world is silent - Israel acts." Danon called on the UN Secretary-General and Security Council members to stand with Israel, "or you will be complicit in dangerous silence. This is a moment of moral decision. Unlike the past – today we have a country, we have an army, and we are not waiting for those who want to destroy us to surprise us."