Israel’s military chief says that Israel will respond to Iran’s missile attack.

Israel’s military chief said on April 15 that Israel will respond to Iran’s missile and drone attack, but it’s not clear how or when.

Herzi Halevi, head of the Israel Defense Forces, told reporters that Iran’s strikes “will be met with a response” without elaborating. He spoke during a visit to the Nevatim air base, which Israel says suffered light damage in the Iranian attack.

“Iran wanted to harm the strategic capabilities of the State of Israel—that is something that had not happened before. We were prepared for the ‘Iron Shield’ operation—preparation that brought Iran to also meet air superiority,” he said. “Last Monday, we saw what was being organized, and we think that the State of Israel is very strong and knows how to deal with it alone, but with a threat so numerous and so far away, we are always happy to have [the United States] with us.