Katz Denies Plan to Strike Iran: 'Reports Are Completely False'

The Defense Minister dismissed reports of a rift within the security establishment, asserting that Israel had no intention of initiating an attack before the elections.

Defense Minister Israel Katz has denied reports of a severe dispute regarding military action against Iran, describing the claims as completely false, as reported by Arutz Sheva and Srugim. According to Katz, full coordination exists between the prime minister, the defense minister, and the IDF, and Israel had no intention to initiate a strike before election day.

At the same time, Katz emphasized that should Iran launch an attack against Israel, the retaliation would be carried out with great force. The defense minister also criticized opposition figures, arguing that questioning the leadership's motives is irresponsible, while noting that security considerations prevent the political echelon from elaborating further.