Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, pictured, called on the international community not to recognize the Palestinian unity government. Photo: Cherie Cullen via Wikimedia Commons.

Israel’s safety is the number one priority, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Saturday, regarding a rocket from Gaza that landed in Israel on Friday and an IAF attack on a Hamas cement factory on Saturday in response.

Speaking during a Hannuka candle lighting ceremony at the Western Wall in Jerusalem, Netanyahu said “I want to thank you soldiers for your contribution to Israel’s safety. Israel’s safety comes first. I won’t allow even one rocket, and that is why the IAF responded to the rocket and destroyed a cement factory that was making cement to repair tunnels that were hit during Operation Protective Edge. Hamas will be held responsible for every escalation. We will protect Israel’s safety. Happy holidays to everyone,” he said.

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