Defense Minister Warns Iran: An Attack on Israel Means Iran Will Burn
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Defense Minister Israel Katz warned Iran that an attack on Israel would lead to Iran's destruction, citing intelligence of Iranian attempts to influence Israeli elections. He stated Israel is prepared to thwart such attacks and strike back forcefully. Katz also threatened severe retaliation against Hezbollah if it joins an Iranian assault and detailed IDF operations in Gaza, claiming 4,000 involved in the October 7th attacks have been killed.
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- Defense Minister Israel Katz warned Iran that an attack on Israel would result in Iran's destruction.
- Katz stated Israel is prepared to thwart Iranian attempts to influence the upcoming elections through attacks.
- He threatened severe repercussions for Hezbollah if it joins any Iranian offensive against Israel.
- The Defense Minister affirmed Israel's control over a security zone covering 70% of Gaza.
- Katz claimed 4,000 individuals involved in the October 7th attacks have been eliminated.
Defense Minister Israel Katz issued a stark warning to Iran and its proxies, stating that any attack on Israel would result in Iran's destruction. Speaking at an officer's course completion ceremony, Katz highlighted intelligence indicating Iran's attempts to orchestrate attacks aimed at influencing Israel's upcoming elections. He suggested that the Iranian regime's perceived weakness might drive it to extreme actions against Israel.
"We are identifying your attempts, we are prepared to thwart them, and we are ready to strike you with full force," Katz declared. "If Iran attacks Israel, Iran will burn!" He emphasized that any entity attacking Israel, regardless of timing before or after the elections, would face severe consequences.
Katz also affirmed that Israel would not withdraw from its security zones in Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza. He specifically cautioned Hezbollah against joining any Iranian offensive, warning of devastating repercussions. In such a scenario, Katz stated, Israel would expand its security zone in southern Lebanon to include the Nabatieh and Litani regions, with the IDF prepared for maneuvers to ensure this. The plan also involves evacuating the population northward and targeting terror infrastructure, including in Beirut's Dahieh district.
Regarding the Gaza Strip, Katz reported that the IDF controls a security zone encompassing approximately 70% of the territory. He claimed that 4,000 individuals involved in the October 7th events have been eliminated, vowing that the remaining 2,000 would also be neutralized wherever they are located.
