Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz has warned that Beirut will face strikes if Hezbollah launches attacks against Israel, escalating tensions along the Israel-Lebanon border. The sharp warning comes amid fears of a wider regional conflict as cross-border hostilities continue. Hezbollah and Israeli forces remain on high alert, raising concerns over possible escalation in West Asia.


Israel-Lebanon War | Israel Katz: Will Hit Beirut If Hezbollah Attacks

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz has warned that attacks on Iran will sharply intensify in the coming days, signaling a continued escalation in the US‑Israel war with Iran. Katz’s statement comes as Israeli and US forces have already struck Iranian military and strategic infrastructure, including ballistic missile and nuclear‑linked sites, amid mounting regional tensions.


Defence Minister Katz Warns Attacks On Iran Will Intensify

Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz has warned that military operations against Iran will escalate significantly from Sunday, signalling a new phase in the ongoing Israel-Iran war. The statement comes amid intensifying strikes on Iranian military and nuclear-linked targets and continued missile launches toward Israeli territory. 


Israel-Iran War: Israeli Defence Minister Says Attacks to Escalate From Sunday 

Israel has issued a chilling warning after reports that Iran may soon name a new supreme leader. Defence Minister Israel Katz said any successor to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei would become a “certain target for assassination.”

Who is the likely successor? Scroll down to read more.

'No matter where he hides': Israeli Defence Minister threatens to 'assassinate' any successor to Iran's Khamenei

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has vowed to destroy Gaza city if Hamas doesnt agree to disarm.

Israel begins 'full takeover' offensive in Gaza | Israel Katz vows to destroy cit

The hostages' families protested outside the home of Minister Avi Dichter and Israel Katz, questioning their sense of responsibilities. Calling for a “ceasefire deal”, the families reminded them the two basic values ​​on which the “State of Israel” is founded. 

'Why hiding—Act like a defense minister': Furious hostages' families protest outside Israel Katz's house

According to the report, the explosives were intended to explode when Katz closes by, adding that the Iranians were quite close to succeeding in their plan. However, it didn't happen.

Move to ASSASSINATE Israel defence minister? Alleged Iranian spy put explosives near Katz home - Here's what happened next

Speaking during a closed-door meeting with parliamentarians, Israel's Defence Minister Katz said, “Based on all indications, Mohammed Sinwar was killed.”

Israel says Hamas leader Mohammed Sinwar likely dead; body found in tunnel

World: The Israeli minister warned Hamas that it would lose more and more land if it continues to refuse. He also issued evacuation orders for the Palestinian civilians.

Will Israel annex part of Gaza? Defence Minister Katz threatens to capture areas unless Hamas releases hostages

World News, Middle East: Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz condemned Hamas’s decision, calling it a "blatant violation of the ceasefire".

‘Blatant violation of ceasefire’: Hamas indefinitely delays hostage exchange; Israel asks military to ‘be prepared’

World news, Middle East: Meanwhile, Mossad Chief David Barnea is expected to travel to Qatar on Monday for discussions regarding hostages, Israeli news outlet Ynet reported. 

Israel warns of action if Hezbollah breaks ceasefire; Mossad chief to visit Qatar for 'decisive' hostage talks

“We will act both against their infrastructure and against them to remove the threat,” Katz said. 



Israel vows to target Houthi leaders, says 'will act against them to remove threat'

After Houthi militants in Yemen fired ballistic missiles in Israel on Tuesday (Dec 24), Defence Minister Israel Katz said that Israel will begin targeting the Houthi rebel group leaders, further vowing that Israel will not allow missile and drone fire on the country.

“We defanged the snake, and if Hezbollah does not withdraw beyond the Litani [River] and tries to violate the ceasefire, we will crush its head,” Katz said in the remarks shared by his office. 



Israeli minister Katz threatens to 'crush Hezbollah's head' if it violates ceasefire

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz threatened to "crush Hezbollah's head" if the Lebanon-based militant group violates the ceasefire agreement. Katz was on a visit to an Israeli military position in southern Lebanon.

Israel Defence Minister Israel Katz warned the Lebanese government, saying that if the ceasefire with Hezbollah collapses, there will no longer be an exemption for Lebanon, and Israel will act strongly, reported The Times of Israel.

Israeli minister says if truce with Hezbollah fails, there'll be no exemption for state of Lebanon

Israel’s newly appointed Defence Minister Israel Katz on Monday (Nov 11) issued a stark warning to Iran. Katz, in a social media post, asserted that Iran’s nuclear sites are now “more exposed than ever” to potential strikes by Israel.

Middle East crisis: Israeli defence minister warns Iran nuclear sites 'more exposed than ever' to strikes

Israel’s Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, announced on Tuesday (Nov 5) that he had dismissed Defence Minister Yoav Gallant due to a loss of trust during the ongoing war with Hamas in Gaza, according to a statement from the Israeli PM’s office.

'Trust has eroded': Netanyahu dismisses Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, replaces him with Foreign Minister Katz

Israel announced on Friday (May 24) that it will stop work of the Spanish consulate for Palestinians. In a post on X, Israel's Foreign Minister Israel Katz said, "I have decided to cut the connection between the diplomatic representation of Spain in Israel and the Palestinians and prohibit the Spanish consulate in Jerusalem from providing services to Palestinians in Judea and Samaria.

Gaza war: Israel will stop work of Spanish consulate for Palestinians

Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz on Monday (Feb 19th) declared that Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is unwelcome in Israel until he retracts his remarks comparing the campaign against Hamas in Gaza to the Nazi genocide.

Israel declares Brazilian President Lula ‘persona non grata’ over his ‘antisemitic’ comments

The United Nations has identified US companies such as Airbnb, Expedia and TripAdvisor among 112 firms linked to Israeli settlements which are considered illegal under international law.

UN report identifies 112 firms linked to Israeli settlements

Israel has shared its flagship connectivity plan that connects the Meditteranean with the gulf even as connectivity has become India's focus last few years both towards its west and east.

Isreal shares its regional connectivity plan with India 

Israel's foreign minister said on Thursday that he hopes Jeremy Corbyn loses next week's British election, citing allegations of anti-Semitism buffeting the Labour Party leader.

Israel's foreign minister says he hopes Jeremy Corbyn loses British election

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday handed over his role as foreign minister to intelligence minister Israel Katz, giving up the portfolio he has held since 2015.

Netanyahu gives up role as Israel's foreign minister

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'No matter where he hides': Katz threatens to 'assassinate' Khamenei's successor

Israel begins 'full takeover' offensive in Gaza | Israel Katz vows to destroy cit

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Alleged Iranian spy put explosives near Israel Katz's home

Israel says Hamas leader Mohammed Sinwar likely dead; body found in tunnel

Will Israel annex part of Gaza? Defence Minister Katz threatens to capture areas unless Hamas releases hostages

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Israel warns of action if Hezbollah breaks ceasefire; Mossad chief to visit Qatar for 'decisive' hostage talks

Israel vows to target Houthi leaders, says 'will act against them to remove threat'

Israel vows to target Houthi leaders, says 'will act against them to remove threat'

Israeli minister Katz threatens to 'crush Hezbollah's head' if it violates ceasefire

Israeli minister Katz threatens to 'crush Hezbollah's head' if it violates ceasefire

Israeli minister says if truce with Hezbollah fails, there'll be no exemption for state of Lebanon

Middle East crisis: Israeli defence minister warns Iran nuclear sites 'more exposed than ever' to strikes

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Isreal shares its regional connectivity plan with India

Israel's foreign minister says he hopes Jeremy Corbyn loses British election

Netanyahu gives up role as Israel's foreign minister