Defense Minister Israel Katz said Tuesday that Israel has made it clear that if Iran fires at Israel, the IDF will strike with full force and is prepared for 'Operation White-Blue' — the named contingency for offensive operations inside Iran. The remarks follow his earlier statement that Israel is waiting for US approval to strike Iranian energy targets.
Defense Minister Israel Katz reiterated Israel's high readiness posture on the Iranian front Tuesday, stating that the IDF is prepared to strike Iran with 'full force' and is ready for 'Operation White-Blue' — a named offensive contingency for strikes inside Iranian territory. 'We made it clear in the clearest way: if they fire at Israel, we will attack with full force,' Katz said. 'We are prepared to strike Iran White-Blue.'
The statement comes hours after Katz told Channel 14 that Israel 'very much wants' to attack Iranian energy infrastructure but the United States is currently withholding approval, as The Zioneer reported earlier today. The new remarks suggest Israel is maintaining a posture of high readiness while awaiting either a trigger — an Iranian attack — or a US green light.
Katz's comments are part of an ongoing series of statements on the Iranian threat. The Zioneer has previously reported on the IDF's formal preparation for Operation White-Blue, a plan that Katz has described as allowing Israel to act independently if required.
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