Defense Minister Israel Katz indicated that Israel is preparing for a new war with Iran, according to an OSINTdefender report. President Donald Trump said he is uncertain whether the current conflict is winding down or escalating. Both sides continue making threats and military preparations.
Defense Minister Israel Katz indicated Monday evening that the IDF is preparing for a potential new war with Iran, according to a report by OSINTdefender. Earlier Monday, at 18:01 Jerusalem, Katz had already announced that he instructed the IDF to prepare for 'Operation Blue and White' in Iran — a plan that enables independent Israeli action without American backing — and warned that war with Iran could erupt as soon as tomorrow. The report by OSINTdefender further quoted Katz repeating that military option remains on the table, while President Donald Trump, earlier in the day, expressed uncertainty whether the current US-Iran conflict is winding down or escalating, marking a notable shift from earlier decisive language.
As The Zioneer reported, on Monday evening at 18:01 Jerusalem, Katz said the IDF had been ordered to prepare for an offensive codenamed 'Operation Blue and White' in Iran — a plan allowing independent action without US support — and later confirmed the IDF is awaiting the go-ahead. At the same time, Katz also stated that Israel will not withdraw from southern Lebanon until Hezbollah is disarmed, warning that war with Iran could erupt 'tomorrow.' The thread began earlier that evening at 18:01 Jerusalem, when Katz confirmed the IDF would not withdraw additional troops from Lebanon until Hezbollah is disarmed, a position he said is accepted by the US. The story's source has evolved from a single Israeli media report to an OSINTdefender channel report citing Katz's statements.
This escalation follows weeks of heightened rhetoric and military readiness. As The Zioneer reported on June 10, Katz declared that the campaign against Iran is far from over and that the IDF is ready to strike Iran with great force. Similarly, on June 3, Netanyahu warned that Iran is playing with fire and that Israel and the US are ready, and on June 8, Trump stated the US military is on alert regarding Iran.
The nature and timing of any potential conflict remain unspecified. Neither the White House nor the Pentagon have commented on Trump's remarks regarding uncertainty about the conflict's trajectory.
6 developments
- DevelopingIsrael's Katz: Campaign against Iran far from over; IDF ready to strike Iran with great force
- StrongKatz warns Iran: Any attack on Israel over Lebanon will draw 'full-force' response
- StrongSenior Israeli security official: return to intense fighting with Iran likely in coming days
- DevelopingIsraeli official: If Iran plans to strike Israel too, we will launch the powerful air raid prepared two days ago
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