Defense Minister Israel Katz warned Thursday at an IDF officers' graduation ceremony that if Iran attacks Israel over its operations in Lebanon or for any other reason, Israel will strike back with full force, demonstrating the gap in capabilities between the two countries.
Defense Minister Israel Katz delivered a fresh warning to Iran on Thursday evening at an IDF officers' graduation ceremony at Bahad 1. "If Iran attacks Israel due to our operations in Lebanon, or for any other reason, we will strike it with all our might — in a way that will make clear the power gap between us," Katz said.
The remarks build on Katz's comments earlier Thursday at the same venue, as The Zioneer reported, when he stated that the IDF would remain in security zones in Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza indefinitely and warned Iran of a full-force response. The minister has maintained a consistent hard line toward the Iranian threat throughout the week, framing any potential attack as an opportunity to demonstrate Israeli military superiority.
No direct trigger for the warning was cited; Katz spoke broadly of deterrence and readiness. The graduation ceremony took place as regional tensions remain elevated following weeks of Israeli operations in southern Lebanon.
3 developments
- StrongKatz: IDF will stay in Lebanon, Syria, Gaza security zones indefinitely, rejects withdrawal pressure
- DevelopingIsrael's Katz: Campaign against Iran far from over; IDF ready to strike Iran with great force
- DevelopingKatz: IDF has full backing, freedom of action against all threats in Lebanon, Gaza
- StrongIsrael's defense minister rejects Iranian threats, warns of forceful response
Source and signal
- Internal intake