Israeli Defense Minister Warns of Unrestricted Retaliation Against Iran
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz stated that a potential Iranian attack on Israel would trigger a massive response from the Israeli military. Speaking at a New Year's ceremony for Ministry of Defense employees on September 3, 2026, Katz indicated that Israel is observing signs of significant economic pressure on Iran.
He suggested that Tehran's fears of internal rebellion and regime collapse might drive its leadership to desperate actions. "We see signs indicating strong economic pressure that Iran is experiencing, and the fear of rebellion and regime collapse may push it to desperate measures," the minister said.
Katz emphasized that if Iran were to attack, Israel would no longer be bound by previous limitations when selecting targets for retaliation. "An Iranian attack on Israel will free us from all restrictions; we will strike all infrastructure, including energy, and return Iran to the Stone Age and darkness," the Defense Minister declared.
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