Katz warns: "Iran is trying to promote attacks that will influence the elections"

Defense Minister Israel Katz revealed at the ceremony inaugurating the Etzel Museum that the defense establishment identifies Iranian attempts to promote attacks aimed at influencing the election results. Katz emphasized that decisions will be made without political considerations, called for unity in the face of threats, and warned that anyone who attacks Israel will pay a heavy price.

Defense Minister Israel Katz warned today (Tuesday) at the inauguration ceremony of the Etzel Museum and the Altalena Cannon that Iran and its proxies are trying to promote attacks with the declared aim of influencing the results of Israel's elections. Katz emphasized that the defense establishment will act against any threat regardless of the timing of the elections or political considerations, and called for national unity in the face of external threats. He clarified that the IDF and the security branches will continue to operate according to operational requirements alone, and that no political timetable will dictate decision-making. He closed his remarks with an explicit threat toward Tehran: anyone who attacks Israel or harms soldiers and civilians will pay a heavy price. The remarks were made against the backdrop of a similar warning by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who said during a visit to the seam line in Samaria that the IDF is prepared for extreme scenarios, including "flipping poles," and added that orderly operational plans had been presented to him.