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Defense Minister mocks Quds Force chief in Persian over threats to Israel
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First reported by Ynet · Jun 25, 2026
What happened
Israel's Defense Minister Israel Katz mocked Quds Force commander Esmail Qaani in a Persian-language post after Qaani threatened Israel and demanded an Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon. Katz warned Iran against attacking Israel and said Israeli forces are ready to finish the mission, as tensions keep rising.
- 01Katz posted a sharp Persian-language reply to Qaani's threats against Israel.
- 02Qaani demanded an immediate Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon and warned of humiliation and defeat.
- 03Katz warned that an Iranian attack would be Tehran's biggest mistake so far.
- 04The message was aimed at Iran's leadership and Persian-speaking public.
- 05Qaani leads the Quds Force, which supports Hezbollah and other Iranian regional proxies.
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The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.
Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewJun 26, 2026
Defense Minister mocks Quds Force chief in Persian over threats to Israel
Now 14Right · HebrewJun 26, 2026
Israel’s Defense Minister Warns Iran in Farsi After Quds Force Threats
Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewJun 26, 2026
Hezbollah Leader Qassem Warns Israel to Withdraw from Lebanon, Praises Iran on Ashura
MakoCenter · HebrewJun 25, 2026
Quds Force Chief Threatens Israel as Washington Talks Enter Final Day
Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewJun 25, 2026
Iran’s Quds Force Chief Threatens Israel With Forced Withdrawal from Lebanon
Channel 13Center · HebrewJun 25, 2026
Iranian Commander Demands Israeli Withdrawal from Lebanon as Talks on Partial Pullback Continue
WallaCenter · HebrewJun 25, 2026
Quds Force Commander Warns Israel Will Be Forced Out of Lebanon if It Does Not Withdraw
Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewJun 25, 2026
Iranian commander warns Israel to leave southern Lebanon or face humiliating retreat
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