President Isaac Herzog says Israel is capable of protecting its citizens against any threat and that it maintains "strong political and security alliances and partnerships committed to thwarting any hostile actions," as Iran and Hezbollah are expected to avenge killings blamed on Israel of two senior members. For his part, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu affirms that Israel is determined to stand against Iran and its allies "on every front [...] whether near or far", during a state memorial ceremony for late Zionist leader Ze'ev Jabotinsky in Jerusalem. IMAGES AND SOUNDBITES