Israel’s defence minister says Israeli forces are prepared for a possible Iranian attack during the Jewish high holiday season, which begins in mid-September. Defence Minister Israel Katz tells a conference hosted by the Israeli outlet Yedioth Ahronoth that Israel can respond defensively if Iran targets it.
In remarks reported by Free Malaysia Today and Middle East Eye, Katz also indicates Israel is ready to respond forcefully if Iran attacks. Both outlets frame the comments as a warning ahead of the holiday period, with the defence minister pointing to Iran’s broader regional posture and noting that, for now, Israeli forces believe strikes are occurring elsewhere rather than against Israel. The coverage largely agrees on the timing, the minister’s assessment of the risk, and Israel’s stated readiness to respond, with emphasis differing slightly between a “defensive” posture and a broader “great force” response if an attack comes.
Overall, the outlets present the same core message: Israel expects potential Iranian action around mid-September and says its military planning accounts for that possibility.
