Israeli Foreign Minister Threatens Iran, Saying It 'Deserves to Be Destroyed'
The escalating tensions between Israel and Iran have taken a sharp turn as Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz issued a stark warning. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Katz declared that a regime threatening destruction is itself worthy of destruction, specifically referring to Iran's recent statements. Iran threatens today to destroy Israel if Israel fully responds to Hezbollah attacks from Lebanon. My response to Iran is clear: 1. If Hezbollah does not cease its fire and withdraw from southern Lebanon, we will act against it with full force until security is restored and… — ישראל כ”ץ Israel Katz (@Israel_katz) June 29, 2024 This rhetoric comes amid heightened conflicts involving Israel, Hezbollah, and the ongoing war in Gaza. The Israeli Foreign Minister’s statement was a direct response to Iran's warning that any full-scale Israeli military aggression in Lebanon would trigger an "obliterating war." Iran’s UN mission emphasized that all options, including t