Tensions escalate: Israel persists in warnings regarding Iran
The Israeli Defense Minister, Israel Katz, stated Sunday, November 8th in Jerusalem that Israel’s mission regarding Iran was “not yet finished.” He emphasized that Iran would continue to seek to acquire the nuclear weapon.
Israel Katz reaffirmed accusations that Tehran aspires to develop nuclear weapons.
The Iran consistently denies these accusations, asserting that it is exercising its “right to enrich” uranium for peaceful purposes.
Israel stated it is “ready for all scenarios” and assured that it “will act as much as it needs to protect” its citizens, in a context of speculation regarding a possible resumption of Israeli military operations against Iran.
These declarations come as the country faces political uncertainty, following the legislative elections of October 27th. Gadi Eisenkot has been designated to form a government, which could mark the end of the term of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Israel Katz also specified that Israeli forces would not withdraw from “security zones in Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria,” adding that involvement of Hezbollah alongside Iran to attack Israel would result in “extremely severe strikes.”
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“La mission d'Israël en Iran n'est "pas terminée", prévient le ministre de la Défense”
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