Defense Minister Israel Katz said at the Ynet conference today that as the economic stranglehold on Iran tightens, the likelihood of an Iranian attack increases. He noted that Iran likes to attack Israel on holidays and that Israeli planes are ready to take off.
Defense Minister Israel Katz on Wednesday escalated his warning about a potential Iranian attack, stating at the Ynet conference that Israeli planes are ready to take off as economic pressure on Tehran increases. “The more the economic stranglehold tightens, the greater the likelihood that they will attack,” Katz said. He noted that Iran has a pattern of striking on Jewish holidays and confirmed the Israeli Air Force is prepared.
Earlier Wednesday morning, Katz assessed a “very high probability” that Iran would attack during the Tishrei holiday season, attributing the risk to the intensifying economic squeeze. At the time, he also emphasized IDF readiness for both defensive and offensive operations.
The remarks come as part of an ongoing escalation in rhetoric and readiness between the two countries. Katz did not specify a particular target or timeline, leaving open the possibility that any attack could occur during the approaching holidays.
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