Katz emphasised sustaining Israel’s air superiority from Operation Rising Lion and referred to as for an enforcement plan to forestall Iran’s nuclear and missile program restoration.
Protection Minister Israel Katz indicated on Tuesday night that Israel might contemplate resuming its marketing campaign towards Iran, throughout a scenario evaluation held with senior navy leaders.
The assembly included key navy figures akin to Chief of Employees Maj. Gen. Eyal Zamir, Deputy Chief of Employees Maj. Gen. Tamir Yadai, and heads of the IDF Intelligence Directorate, in addition to further IDF commanders and representatives from the Mossad and Shin Wager (Israel Safety Company).
Katz burdened the significance of sustaining Israel’s air superiority, which was achieved throughout Operation Rising Lion. He referred to as for the event of an efficient enforcement plan to forestall Iran from restoring its nuclear and missile applications.
Moreover, Katz confirmed the IDF’s stance per the coverage he beforehand outlined, stressing that the principle targets of the present Israel-Hamas Warfare are the return of all hostages and the defeat of Hamas.
Protection Minister Israel Katz attends a state memorial ceremony for Operation Protecting Edge on the Nationwide Memorial Corridor on the entrance to the navy cemetery on Mount Herzl, July 6, 2025 (credit score: FLASH90/CHAIM GOLDBERG)
Regional safety developments
On regional safety, Katz identified that two fronts stay open: Gaza and Yemen. He burdened that motion have to be taken to resolve these conflicts in alignment with Israel’s aggressive offensive coverage, which has been profitable in confronting threats from Iran, Lebanon, and Syria.
Katz additional mentioned the continued deployment of IDF troopers, significantly at important management factors and safety zones in Syria and Lebanon. He highlighted that Israel’s presence in these areas is crucial for safeguarding Israeli communities. He additionally burdened that the IDF should put together for any potential future safety challenges.
IDF operations within the West Financial institution
Relating to the West Financial institution, Katz praised the IDF’s offensive operations within the northern Samaria refugee camps, which he described as profitable. He instructed the IDF to keep up its presence in these camps and be ready for additional forceful motion if wanted, particularly in response to potential new terrorist strongholds.
Katz’s warning to Iran
In early July, at an IAF pilot commencement ceremony, Katz issued a direct warning to Iran. He acknowledged that the graduates signify the lengthy arm of the IDF, able to putting anyplace in Iran—from Tehran to Isfahan to Tabriz, The Jerusalem Submit beforehand reported.
Katz described the graduates as “a direct message to the dictator [Iranian Supreme Leader Ali] Khamenei and to the ayatollahs in Iran concerning the damaging energy of the air pressure ought to Iran take a look at the Jewish state’s persistence,” he mentioned.
“There isn’t any place the place Iranian officers who hurt Israel can disguise,” he concluded.
Yonah Jeremy Bob contributed to this report.
