Katz warns Iran of ‘crushing blow’ if it attacks Israel

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz warned on Thursday that Iran would suffer a “crushing blow” if it attacks Israel. This statement followed a high-level security assessment with top military leadership, including IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir and other senior defense officials. Katz stated, “If Iran attacks Israel, it will absorb a crushing blow.” The assessment addressed continued regional tensions and joint U.S. and Israeli military operations targeting Iran and its proxy network. Israeli officials are preparing for both defensive and offensive scenarios, including intercepting missiles and drones, protecting the home front, and carrying out retaliatory strikes.