Netanyahu, Katz cancel event, convene security discussion amid escalation

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz canceled their participation in an event and will hold a security discussion, citing the ongoing security escalation, according to Israeli media reports.

The Zioneer earlier reported at 17:09 that Netanyahu and Katz had canceled their participation in an event. This follow-up adds that the cancellation was prompted by the security escalation, and that the two leaders will convene a security discussion. No further details on the agenda or timing of the discussion are available.

4 developments

1. 50 minutes ago · 17:52 · 8 JulLatest

   Confirmed cancellation of National Defense College graduation ceremony.

2. 17:23 · 8 Jul

   Leaders to hold security discussion amid ongoing escalation.

3. 17:09 · 8 Jul

   Clarified event: National Security College ceremony, not IDF officer course.

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