Defense Minister Blames Opposition for Potential Attacks
Translated & summarized from Davar by baba
Defense Minister Israel Katz declared that opposition leaders Yair Lapid, Naftali Bennett, and Yair Golan would be held responsible for any future attacks on Israel. Katz accused the opposition of undermining national security and deterrence with their criticism, especially concerning intelligence about potential enemy attacks aimed at influencing elections. He affirmed the government's commitment to protecting citizens and retaliating against adversaries.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Defense Minister Israel Katz blamed opposition leaders for potential future attacks on Israel.
- Katz stated that opposition criticism undermines Israel's deterrence and encourages enemies.
- The Defense Minister cited intelligence of enemy plans to attack around election times.
- He accused the opposition of acting out of narrow political interests and being disconnected.
- Katz vowed to continue protecting citizens and striking enemies forcefully.
Defense Minister Israel Katz stated that any attack or future terror attack on Israel would be attributed to opposition figures Yair Lapid, Naftali Bennett, and Yair Golan, along with their colleagues. Katz accused the opposition of "ceaselessly attacking" the Prime Minister and himself, and of "casting doubt" on their judgment. He asserted that the opposition's actions undermine Israel's deterrence and encourage enemies to act.
Katz explained that he and the Prime Minister possess intelligence indicating enemy intentions to attack Israel, particularly around election times, to influence the results. He criticized the opposition's statements, which he claims attribute ulterior motives to the government, as indicative of being "disconnected" and driven by narrow political interests. The Defense Minister reiterated his and the Prime Minister's commitment to protecting Israeli citizens and striking enemies forcefully, as has been done in recent years.
