Defense Minister Warns Iran and Proxies Seek to Influence Israeli Elections Through Attacks
Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba
Defense Minister Israel Katz warned that Iran and its proxies are attempting to carry out attacks to influence Israeli elections. He stated that security forces would act solely on security needs, regardless of political factors. Katz issued a stern warning that any entity attacking Israel would face severe consequences.
The story in 4 lines · by baba
- Defense Minister Israel Katz warned Iran and its proxies are trying to influence Israeli elections via attacks.
- Katz stated security forces will act based on security needs, not political considerations.
- He vowed that any attacker would pay the heaviest price.
- The minister spoke at the Etzel Museum and Altalena cannon opening ceremony.
Defense Minister Israel Katz stated on Tuesday evening that the security establishment is detecting attempts by Iran and its proxies to advance terror attacks aimed at influencing the upcoming Israeli election results. Katz made these remarks during a ceremony marking the opening of the Etzel Museum and the Altalena cannon.
"In the face of these attempts, we must present a stance of unity and a clear message that political disputes will not harm our shared stand against our enemies," Katz said. He emphasized that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and security forces would act against any threat based on security needs, irrespective of political considerations.
"Decisions will be made according to security needs, independent of any other consideration," he stressed. Katz concluded with a direct warning: "Let our enemies know: anyone who attacks us, before or after the elections, and anyone who harms IDF soldiers or Israeli citizens, their hand will be severed, and they will pay the heaviest price."
