“We will continue to defend Israel’s citizens and ensure that the ayatollah regime pays a very heavy price for its heinous actions,” Katz stated.
Israel’s Defense Minister Israel Katz condemned Iran’s recent missile attacks on civilian areas, declaring the Islamic Republic had “crossed red lines” and would pay a “very heavy price.” His remarks followed Iran’s launch of approximately 150 ballistic missiles in retaliation for an Israeli strike on Iranian territory—part of what officials describe as a broader military campaign. Impacts were reported in the Tel Aviv area, with at least 17 civilians injured, according to Magen David Adom.
“We will continue to defend Israel’s citizens and ensure that the ayatollah regime pays a very heavy price for its heinous actions,” Katz stated.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also addressed the Iranian people directly, emphasizing, “Our fight is with our common enemy—a murderous regime.”
Meanwhile, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei accused Israel of initiating the conflict, warning, “The Zionist regime will not escape unscathed from the consequences of its crimes,” and pledged a full response.