Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed that "Israel is stronger than ever, and must always remain much stronger than our enemies, and therefore I adhere to two principles: consolidation and independence." He added: “With regard to reinforcement, we are purchasing two squadrons of new aircraft, the F-35 and the F-15IA, and these aircraft will work to enhance Israel’s overwhelming air superiority, a superiority that was proven in the “Cheetah’s Claw” and “Lion’s Roar” operations. Our pilots can reach anywhere in the skies of Iran, and they are ready to do so if asked of them. We have wonderful aircraft and wonderful pilots.”