Netanyahu minister says Israel's mission against Iran 'is not completed'

Israel is not done with Iran, Defense Minister Israel Katz said on Sunday (8), reiterating accusations that Tehran seeks to obtain nuclear weapons, something the Islamic Republic has long denied.

"As far as Iran is concerned, the mission is not yet complete. Iran is trying to resume its efforts to obtain nuclear weapons, along with other serious initiatives that place the State of Israel in real danger," declared Binyamin Netanyahu's minister.

Katz also said that Israel is "prepared for all scenarios" and "willing to act as necessary to protect" its citizens. The speech comes amid speculation about a possible resumption of Israeli military operations against Iran.

The statements also take place in a context of political uncertainty in the country, following the legislative elections on October 27th. On Saturday (7), the country's president, Isaac Herzog, appointed Gadi Eisenkot, the current prime minister's main political rival, to try to form a new government in the Jewish State.

Eisenkot, former head of the Armed Forces, received the largest number of nominations from parties, including parties representing the Arab minority, although he ruled out forming a coalition with them.

Katz further stated that Israeli troops will not withdraw from the so-called "security zones" established in southern Lebanon, Syria and the Gaza Strip. According to him, if the Hezbollah group decides to join forces with Iran to launch an attack against Israel, "it will suffer extremely severe blows."

The Shiite group, supported by Tehran, opened a front against Israel in October 2023, after the start of the conflict with the Persian country under the justification of supporting the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.