Defense Minister Israel Katz said Sunday evening, addressing the 'turning the tables' (Hipuch Kenim) scenario, that if the Palestinian Authority starts a war against Israel, the IDF will evacuate cities and towns and respond with a heavy hand. The statement was reported by journalist Yair Goldblatt.
Defense Minister Israel Katz issued the warning while addressing the 'turning the tables' scenario, a previously undefined contingency. The statement, reported by journalist Yair Goldblatt, underscores the defense establishment's readiness for a potential escalation with the Palestinian Authority. Katz has repeatedly advocated for an open-ended Israeli military presence in security zones in Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza, and has warned that Israel will not tolerate aggression from any front. The specific triggers and parameters of the scenario remain unclear.
2 developments
- StrongKatz warns Iran: Any attack on Israel over Lebanon will draw 'full-force' response
- StrongKatz: No restriction on IDF action to remove threats in Lebanon; Amir says no initiated ops, no ceasefire
- DevelopingIsrael Katz warns Hezbollah: every attack on the north will draw a strike on Beirut's Dahiyeh
- StrongKatz warns of renewed escalation with Iran 'within 2 days', says IDF ready to strike
Source and signal
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