Israel Katz
Katz says Iran may attack on Jewish holidays, threatens forceful response
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- His remarks came amid renewed US-Iran hostilities and rising regional tensions.
‘Israeli’ Defense Minister Israel Katz said Wednesday that ‘Israeli’ forces are prepared to respond “with great force” to any Iranian attack, amid renewed US-Iran hostilities that began Tuesday.
Katz said ‘Israeli’ forces are prepared for a possible Iranian attack during the Jewish holidays, which begin in mid-September. He said Iran has previously launched attacks during Jewish holidays and warned that ‘Israel’ is preparing for a potential strike.
“For now, they are striking throughout the region except us,” Katz said. “But there is a possibility that they will attack us.”
If Iran attacks, ‘Israel’ would “respond with great force, independently of anyone else,” Katz said, adding that “Israeli warplanes are ready to take off.”
The warning comes as tensions between Washington and Tehran have intensified following the resumption of direct hostilities.
The renewed confrontation has raised concerns about further Iranian attacks across the region and the possibility of a broader escalation involving ‘Israel’ and other regional actors.
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