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Wed 24 Dec 2025 4:43 pm - Jerusalem Time

Israeli Defense Minister threatens to continue military operations in Lebanon, Syria, Gaza, and Yemen

On Wednesday, Israeli Defense Minister Yisrael Katz threatened to continue military operations in Lebanon, Syria, Gaza, and Yemen, despite international and regional efforts to calm the situation and restore stability to the region.

This came in a speech at the end of a training course for Israeli army pilots, attended by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir, according to the Hebrew newspaper "Maariv".

Katz said that "Israel will continue its operations in Lebanon, Syria, Gaza Strip, and Yemen," despite the existence of cease-fire agreements.

He added: "In Lebanon, we will continue to apply maximum force against Hezbollah, and in Syria, Israel will not withdraw from Mount Hermon and the security zone, and in Gaza Strip, Israel is committed to dismantling Hamas and disarming the sector."

He continued: "Regarding Yemen, Israel will continue its operations to prevent the Houthis from strengthening their power."

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Israeli Defense Minister threatens to continue military operations in Lebanon, Syria, Gaza, and Yemen

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