{"id":51027,"date":"2025-07-22T21:35:00","date_gmt":"2025-07-23T01:35:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/world\/defense-minister-discusses-potential-for-renewed-campaign-against-iran\/22\/07\/2025\/"},"modified":"2025-07-22T21:35:00","modified_gmt":"2025-07-23T01:35:00","slug":"defense-minister-discusses-potential-for-renewed-campaign-against-iran","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/world\/defense-minister-discusses-potential-for-renewed-campaign-against-iran\/22\/07\/2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Defense Minister discusses potential for renewed campaign against Iran"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\n<\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Katz emphasized maintaining Israel\u2019s air superiority from Operation Rising Lion and called for an enforcement plan to prevent Iran&#8217;s nuclear and missile program restoration.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jpost.com\/tags\/israel-katz\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Defense Minister Israel Katz;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Defense Minister Israel Katz<\/a> indicated on Tuesday evening that Israel may consider resuming its campaign against Iran, during a situation assessment held with senior military leaders.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The meeting included key military figures such as Chief of Staff Maj. Gen. Eyal Zamir, Deputy Chief of Staff Maj. Gen. Tamir Yadai, and heads of the IDF Intelligence Directorate, as well as additional IDF commanders and representatives from the Mossad and Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency).<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Katz stressed the importance of maintaining Israel\u2019s air superiority, which was achieved during <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jpost.com\/tags\/operation-rising-lion\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Operation Rising Lion;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Operation Rising Lion<\/a>. He called for the development of an effective enforcement plan to prevent Iran from restoring its nuclear and missile programs.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Additionally, Katz confirmed the IDF\u2019s stance consistent with the policy he previously outlined, stressing that the main goals of the current Israel-Hamas War are the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/news\/katz-day-hamas-less-gaza-180007193.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:return of all hostages and the defeat of Hamas;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">return of all hostages and the defeat of Hamas<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Defense Minister Israel Katz attends a state memorial ceremony for Operation Protective Edge at the National Memorial Hall at the entrance to the military cemetery on Mount Herzl, July 6, 2025 (credit: FLASH90\/CHAIM GOLDBERG)<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"mb-4 text-lg font-bold\">Regional security developments<\/h3>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">On regional security, Katz pointed out that two fronts remain open: Gaza and Yemen. He stressed that action must be taken to resolve these conflicts in alignment with Israel\u2019s aggressive offensive policy, which has been successful in confronting threats from Iran, Lebanon, and Syria.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Katz further discussed the ongoing deployment of IDF soldiers, particularly at critical control points and security zones in Syria and Lebanon. He highlighted that Israel\u2019s presence in these areas is essential for protecting Israeli communities. He also stressed that the IDF must prepare for any potential future security challenges.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"mb-4 text-lg font-bold\">IDF operations in the West Bank<\/h3>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Regarding the West Bank, Katz praised the IDF\u2019s offensive operations in the northern Samaria refugee camps, which he described as successful. He instructed the IDF to maintain its presence in these camps and be prepared for further forceful action if needed, especially in response to potential new terrorist strongholds.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"mb-4 text-lg font-bold\">Katz\u2019s warning to Iran<\/h3>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">In early July, at an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/news\/direct-message-khamenei-katz-warns-190328515.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:IAF pilot graduation ceremony;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">IAF pilot graduation ceremony<\/a>, Katz issued a direct warning to Iran. He stated that the graduates represent the long arm of the IDF, capable of striking anywhere in Iran\u2014from Tehran to Isfahan to Tabriz, <em>The Jerusalem Post<\/em> previously reported.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Katz described the graduates as \u201ca direct message to the dictator [Iranian Supreme Leader Ali] Khamenei and to the ayatollahs in Iran about the destructive power of the air force should Iran test the Jewish state\u2019s patience,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cThere is no place where Iranian officials who harm Israel can hide,\u201d he concluded.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><em>Yonah Jeremy Bob contributed to this report.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/news\/articles\/defense-minister-discusses-potential-renewed-234410789.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Katz emphasized maintaining Israel&rsquo;s air superiority from Operation Rising Lion and called for an enforcement plan to prevent Iran&rsquo;s nuclear and missile<br \/><button class=\"read-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/world\/defense-minister-discusses-potential-for-renewed-campaign-against-iran\/22\/07\/2025\/\">Read More &rsaquo;<\/a><\/button><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":51028,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/jerusalem_post_articles_818\/6063be710a811ae0ca75c153ea28c288","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/51027"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=51027"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/51027\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/51028"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=51027"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=51027"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=51027"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}