Israel's Consul General in New York, Ofir Akunis, said that the joint operation between Israel and the United States in Iran is essential to protecting Western civilization. In an interview with an American news network, he described the current moment as historic and emphasized the unprecedented level of cooperation between the two countries.

Akunis expressed hope that the outcome of the operation would lead to a dramatically different world, one without the rule of Iran's religious leadership. While he stressed that democracy cannot be imposed on the Iranian people, he said there is hope that they will ultimately choose a democratic path for themselves.