"If the ICC were to make a scandalous decision that holds Israel accountable for war crimes, it would trigger an enormous wave of anti-Semitism around the world and undermine any chance at returning the captives. Israeli citizens reject any attempt to harm the IDF (Israeli Defense Forces) and Israel's right to defend itself. Just as Iran's terrorism and its proxies did not deter us from fighting terror with all our might, similarly, absurd legal proceedings in the ICC will not hinder our determination to achieve the goals of war and act in any way to defeat our enemies and ensure the future of the state."