According to CCTV News, Israeli Defense Minister Katz announced that due to Iran’s continued missile attacks on Israeli civilians despite warnings, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) will further escalate and expand their military strikes against Iran.
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The geopolitical crisis in the Middle East is facing an increased risk of rapid escalation. According to CCTV News, Israeli Defense Minister Katz issued a strong warning regarding Iran during a recent military situation assessment meeting, indicating that the IDF is about to take more intense retaliatory actions.
Katz pointed out in a meeting with senior Israeli military officials that Israel had previously made it clear to Iran that it must immediately stop missile attacks on Israeli civilians. However, since the Tehran authorities have not ceased missile launches, the Israeli military has decided to no longer tolerate it.
Katz emphasized that the IDF will increase its strikes against Iran, and future military responses will escalate further, expanding the range of attacks to cover more strategic targets and areas.