Israel Defense Minister Threatens Iran with Third Strike
Defense Minister Israel Katz, speaking from Mount Hermon, reiterated threats against Iran, stating that Israel has already struck Iran twice and will do so a third time if necessary to neutralize threats. Katz, accompanied by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, emphasized Israel's commitment to defending the Golan Heights and Galilee settlements from threats originating from Lebanon and Syria.
He sent a clear message to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, located about 35 kilometers away, that Israel is present in the security zone and will not move, actively countering jihadist threats from Syria and its surrounding areas. Katz highlighted that the IDF operates nightly to thwart jihadist infrastructure, protecting Israeli communities and the nation.
Katz also claimed that Israel has thwarted Iran's nuclear ambitions, eliminated Qassem Soleimani, and degraded strategic capabilities. He vowed to continue confronting threats from the Iranian-led Shiite axis and the Muslim Brotherhood axis, ensuring the security of all Israeli citizens. The minister concluded by wishing IDF soldiers and all Israelis a happy and safe new year.
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