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Israel Defense Minister Warns Iran Against Election Interference
Defense Minister Israel Katz announced on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, that Iran and its proxies are attempting to advance terror attacks aimed at influencing the upcoming Israeli elections. Speaking at an officers' course completion ceremony, Katz warned that the Iranian regime is currently at its weakest point, which could prompt it to take extreme measures.
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What happened
- 01Defense Minister Israel Katz announced on Wednesday that Iran and its proxies are attempting to launch terror attacks to influence Israeli elections.
- 02Katz warned that Iran is at its weakest point, which may lead the regime to take extreme actions.
- 03The Defense Minister declared that Iran would burn to the ground if it launched an attack against Israel.
- 04Israel will not withdraw from its security zones in Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza, according to Katz.
- 05Katz detailed plans to expand the security zone in southern Lebanon and evacuate Shia populations.
- 06In Gaza, the IDF controls 70% of the territory and has eliminated 4,000 terrorists, according to Hamal.
- 07Katz warned that Hezbollah would face severe blows if it joined Iran in any attack against Israel.
Katz issued a direct warning to Iran's leadership, stating that Israel is monitoring these attempts and is prepared to strike back with full force. He declared that if Iran attacks Israel, the country will burn to the ground, and vowed that anyone who harms IDF soldiers or Israeli citizens will pay the heaviest price.
Regarding regional operations, Katz affirmed that Israel will not withdraw from its security zones in Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza. He detailed plans to expand the security zone in southern Lebanon and evacuate Shia populations, warning that Hezbollah would face severe blows if it joined Iran in an attack. In Gaza, Katz reported that the IDF controls 70% of the territory and has eliminated 4,000 terrorists.
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