Finance Minister Smotrich Opposes Israel Joining Full-Scale War Against Iran
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First reported by Ynet · 7 hours ago
What happened
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich stated Israel has no interest in joining a full-scale war against Iran, preferring the current limited conflict between Iran and the US. He emphasized economic pressure as the best tool to weaken Iran and affirmed Israel's military readiness to respond decisively if attacked. Smotrich also defended IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir amid political criticism.
- 01Bezalel Smotrich says Israel should not join a full-scale war against Iran now.
- 02Current limited conflict between Iran and the US is best for Israel, he says.
- 03Israel aims to topple Iran's regime primarily through economic pressure.
- 04IDF is on high alert and ready for strong retaliation if attacked by Iran.
- 05Smotrich defends IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir against coalition criticism.
- 06He praises Israel's military, intelligence, and leadership under Netanyahu and the Defense Minister.
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