Katz Orders IDF Ready for Renewed Iran Fight, Security-Zone Hold
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Defense Minister Israel Katz told military correspondents Monday that Iran may be considering a missile response to Israeli action in Lebanon and that Israel could face a renewed Iran campaign at any moment. He said the IDF has been ordered to prepare an independent "Blue-and-White" operation, with targets ready, and that any Iranian missile attack would draw a powerful Israeli response already made clear to Washington. On Lebanon, Katz said the linking of the Iran and Lebanon arenas prevented a heavier blow to Hezbollah, and argued Israel will not withdraw from security zones in Lebanon, Syria or Gaza until terror organizations are disarmed. The doctrine is firm but defensive: Israel keeps freedom of action so enemies cannot rebuild on its borders.
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Sources agree that Katz told military correspondents Iran may renew missile attacks soon, that he ordered the IDF to prepare a Blue-and-White independent operation, and that Israel will hold security zones until terror groups are disarmed. They factually diverge on the exact timing phrase: Ynet quotes Katz saying war with Iran could be 'tomorrow,' Ch10 says 'within two days,' and Mako describes the risk as 'at any moment.'
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