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Defense Minister mocks Quds Force chief in Persian over threats to Israel

How 9 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.

Defense Minister mocks Quds Force chief in Persian over threats to Israel
56% centerFirst reported by Ynet · 1 day ago
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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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Full coverage · 9 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew45 minutes ago
Defense Minister mocks Quds Force chief in Persian over threats to Israel
Now 14Right · Hebrew1 hour ago
Israel’s Defense Minister Warns Iran in Farsi After Quds Force Threats
YnetCenter · Hebrew2 hours ago
Israel’s defense minister warns Iran in Persian-language post
SrugimRight · Hebrew2 hours ago
Israel Katz Issues Farsi Warning to Iranian Quds Force Commander
Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew6 hours ago
Hezbollah Leader Qassem Warns Israel to Withdraw from Lebanon, Praises Iran on Ashura
N12Center · Hebrew1 day ago
Quds Force Chief Threatens Israel as Lebanon Talks Enter Final Day
MakoCenter · Hebrew1 day ago
Quds Force Chief Threatens Israel as Washington Talks Enter Final Day
Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew1 day ago
Iran’s Quds Force Chief Threatens Israel With Forced Withdrawal from Lebanon
Channel 13Center · Hebrew1 day ago
Iranian Commander Demands Israeli Withdrawal from Lebanon as Talks on Partial Pullback Continue
WallaCenter · Hebrew1 day ago
Quds Force Commander Warns Israel Will Be Forced Out of Lebanon if It Does Not Withdraw
Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew1 day ago
Iranian commander warns Israel to leave southern Lebanon or face humiliating retreat
Now 14Right · Hebrew1 day ago
Iran Threatens Israel Over Possible Lebanon Withdrawal as U.S.-Led Talks Advance
YnetCenter · Hebrew1 day ago
Iran’s Quds Force Chief Threatens Israel Over Lebanon

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