Israel Katz Warns Iran Seeks to Influence Elections Through Terror Attacks
Defense Minister Israel Katz warned that Iran and its proxies are attempting to orchestrate attacks to influence Israeli elections, vowing a decisive military response.
Defense Minister Israel Katz warned on Tuesday that Iran and its proxies are attempting to orchestrate terrorist attacks designed to deliberately influence the upcoming elections in Israel. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony of the Etzel Museum and the Altalena cannon, Katz emphasized that the defense establishment will act against any threat without hesitation, regardless of political timetables.
Iranian Interference and Election Threats
During his address, Katz outlined the security challenges identified by intelligence agencies across various regional fronts. He explicitly noted the ongoing efforts by hostile actors to disrupt the democratic process through security escalations.
"We identify attempts by our enemies, led by Iran and its proxies, to advance terrorist attacks that will influence the election results in Israel," Katz stated.
Call for National Unity
Amid mounting regional tensions and domestic political discourse surrounding the upcoming vote, the Defense Minister urged all societal layers to maintain profound unity against external aggression.
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Intelligence agencies monitor active plots from regional proxies.
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Political divisions must not compromise national defense postures.
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Operations will proceed strictly based on military necessity.
"Against these attempts, we must present a stance of unity and a clear message that political disputes will not harm our joint stance against our enemies," Katz added.
Firm Retaliation Warnings
Concluding his remarks, Katz issued a severe warning to Tehran and hostile factions, mirroring earlier assessments by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu regarding extreme readiness scenarios along operational frontlines.
