Israel Katz

Israel Katz is the Defence Minister of Israel. He is newsworthy due to his public claims of responsibility for a series of recent Israeli military actions targeting high-profile Iranian figures. Specifically, Katz has stated that Israel killed Iran's Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib in an overnight strike, along with Ali Larijani, a top Iranian security official, and Gholamreza Soleimani, the commander of the Basij militia. These alleged assassinations, if confirmed by Iran, represent a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict between the two nations. Katz has also indicated that further "surprises" are expected. His statements come amidst reports of a ballistic missile strike near Tel Aviv, and Israeli strikes destroying bridges in southern Lebanon, further highlighting the escalating tensions in the region.