'The price will be high, but we are going to win', Israeli defence minister tells Blinken
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00:00 Senior officials of America are here every day, and the American flag is on a -- is sailing
00:11 on board in the Mediterranean, and we know what is the meaning.
00:16 So let me tell you, Mr. Secretary, this will be a long war.
00:23 The price will be high, but we are going to win for Israel, for the Jewish people, and
00:34 for the values that both countries believe in.
00:38 With your permission, a few words in Hebrew, please.
00:44 We are here today honoring the American flag for the second time this week.
00:54 In my speeches, I emphasized before the American flag that this is a war in which we will win.
01:06 We will win because the people of Israel must win.
01:12 We will not stop the war until we bring its achievements and until we complete the achievements
01:22 that the State of Israel must stand by, for those who are Israeli citizens and soldiers
01:30 on both sides of the border, both on our side and those that, unfortunately, were kidnapped.
01:36 We will reach all places and we will win this war.
01:42 Thank you.
01:44 Thank you, Mr. Minister.
01:46 You know our deep commitment to Israel's right, indeed its obligation, to defend itself and
01:56 to defend its people.
01:58 And in that, you have and always have the support of the United States.
02:04 Thank you.
02:07 Is the Secretary updated on the border?
02:10 [BLANK_AUDIO]