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Israel Katz Says Israel Expects Trump to Hold Firm on Iran and Security Demands
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First reported by Behadrei Haredim · Jun 12, 2026
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Defense Minister Israel Katz said Israel expects the U.S. to keep Iran from getting nuclear weapons in any deal, and insisted Israel must retain independent action against Iran. He also said Israel will not withdraw from security positions in Lebanon, Syria or Gaza and may expand operations in northern Samaria.
- 01Katz said Israel expects Trump to uphold anti-Iran nuclear, missile and proxy limits.
- 02He said U.S. and Israeli strikes set Iran back by years.
- 03Israel must retain the ability to act independently against Iran, Katz said.
- 04He said Israel will not withdraw from security zones in Lebanon, Syria or Gaza.
- 05The IDF may expand operations against terror camps in northern Samaria.
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