Defense Minister Israel Katz left Thursday's security cabinet meeting mid-session to attend the wedding of the son of Kiryat Ata Mayor Yaakov Peretz, according to political commentator Michael Shemesh. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly asked 'Where is the defense minister?' during the meeting.
The incident occurred during a security cabinet meeting convened at a time of heightened security assessments, including ongoing developments regarding Iran, as The Zioneer has previously reported. The meeting was attended by senior ministers and military officials. Katz's departure mid-session reportedly drew attention from the Prime Minister, who was unaware of the reason for his absence. The wedding of the son of Kiryat Ata Mayor Yaakov Peretz, a Likud member, was held Thursday evening. The event comes as the Likud party prepares for upcoming primaries, with internal political dynamics intensifying.
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