Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally announced that the ongoing conflict will now bear the official title “The War of Redemption.”
In a statement released on Saturday, Netanyahu said the proposal will be submitted for government approval, describing the move as both symbolic and historical — linking the current war to Israel’s foundational struggle for survival.
“Today, I am submitting for government approval the proposal to give the war a permanent official name: ‘The War of Redemption.’ At the end of two years of continuous fighting, we remember how we started. We rose up from the terrible disaster of October 7,” Netanyahu declared.
Reflecting on Israel’s resilience, the Prime Minister said the country had “risen dynamically” and “returned intensive war to our enemies,” asserting that Israel has eliminated the existential threat posed by the Iranian axis.
He continued:
“We established the national redemption project in the Land of Israel, in our strong and flourishing state. During ‘Operation Rising Lion’ against Iran, I emphasized the exalted destiny rooted in our heritage: ‘The people will rise up like a lion.’ [Numbers 23:24]. This holds true for the entire campaign: This is the War of Redemption of our people, as a direct continuation of the War of Independence.”If You’re Reading From Phoenix Click On Read Original at the top To Read Full Article
Netanyahu also revealed plans to award medals of valor and citations to soldiers and commanders who have distinguished themselves in the ongoing campaign, noting that the decorations will carry the official title “The War of Redemption.”