Defense Minister Israel Katz said in an interview on Channel 14 that if Iran attacks Israel, the response will be a 'pressure strike.' He claimed Israel has prepared 90% against Iran and its proxies. Katz also stated that the IDF expanded the yellow line in southern Lebanon to 60-70%, discovered a tunnel from Shuja'iyya to Nahal Oz, and destroyed 24 Lebanese villages that served as Hezbollah infrastructure. He reiterated that Israel will not withdraw from security zones in Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria.
In a live interview on Channel 14 on Sunday evening, Defense Minister Israel Katz issued a stark warning to Tehran, stating that any Iranian attack on Israel would be met with a 'pressure strike.' Katz claimed that Israel has prepared 90% of its capabilities against Iran and its proxies. He also provided new operational details: the IDF's 'yellow line' in southern Lebanon has been expanded to cover 60-70% of the area, and a tunnel was discovered connecting Shuja'iyya in Gaza to Nahal Oz. Katz said 24 Lebanese villages had been destroyed because they served as Hezbollah infrastructure.
Katz's remarks align with the consistent policy he has articulated in recent weeks. As The Zioneer reported on June 15 and June 25, Katz has repeatedly stated that Israel will maintain open-ended security zones in Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza, and has warned Iran against retaliation. The interview reaffirmed those positions, with Katz vowing never to withdraw from Gaza and stating that the IDF must remain in security zones to prevent jihadist threats.
A question about the tunnel explosion at the Ali al-Tahar ridge in southern Lebanon drew a cautious response — Katz said Israel would 'act at the appropriate time.' The interview, reported by Yair Goldblatt, added new specifics to the defense minister's familiar security doctrine.
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