[90586] Israel Katz: We will not leave security zones and will continue to act against terror threats

Statements by the Defense Minister on the regional campaign

Defense Minister Israel Katz presented a series of firm positions regarding the continuation of fighting in the various arenas. In a report by آخرین خبر, Katz was quoted rejecting any involvement of Syrian actors, particularly Abu Mohammad al-Julani, in the campaign against Hezbollah. Katz called al-Julani a "terrorist in a suit" and clarified: "We are fighting there and do not need al-Julani. He should stay in Syria and not interfere in our affairs."

Regarding the operational strategy, Katz emphasized in האט ניוז | فوری 🔴 that the IDF will not withdraw from "security zones" established in Gaza, Syria, and southern Lebanon. According to reports in اخبار روز اقتصادي and آخرین خبر لرستان, the Defense Minister stated that Israel has destroyed much infrastructure in southern Lebanon and that "200,000 Lebanese residents will never return" to this area. Katz emphasized that the significant blow to terrorism is achieved by "taking their lands and destroying their homes."

On the diplomatic-security level, Katz clarified in خبرفوری ࡆ اخبارفوری مذاקره ࡆ جنگ فوری that Israel acts solely according to its own considerations: "No one can tell us what to do, and we have already proven this." This position reflects an independent line, distinct from international interference, as also noted in خبرفوری | اخبارجنگ فوری آمریکا, where it was noted that Israel is prepared to act against threats from Iran independently and without the need for American assistance.

It should be noted that the sources presented here, which include Telegram channels identified with Iranian or pro-Iranian actors ("خبرفوری", "آخرین خبر"), present the Defense Minister's statements in the context of psychological warfare and criticism of Israel's policy. The channels highlight the minister's threatening and aggressive tone toward countries in the region and terrorist organizations.