Katz Warns Tehran of Catastrophic Consequences in Escalating Standoff

The rhetoric marks a dangerous shift in the volatile standoff between the two powers. Just a day prior, Quds Force commander Esmail Qaani asserted that Israel’s continued military presence in southern Lebanon would lead to an unavoidable defeat unless the issue were resolved voluntarily. By framing the potential for conflict as a definitive mistake, Katz has signaled that Israel is prepared to move beyond diplomatic warnings should Tehran act on these provocations.