Why it matters:
This is the first time a senior Israeli official has publicly acknowledged that targeting Iran’s highest authority was part of Israel’s war strategy. The revelation underscores the extent of Tel Aviv’s aggressive objectives and its willingness to escalate tensions to an unprecedented level.
The big picture:
Throughout the 12-day conflict, Israel intensified its targeted killings of Iranian commanders and nuclear scientists. Katz’s confession confirms that Israel’s war strategy extended beyond battlefield operations to include direct attempts on Iran’s leadership, moves that could have triggered a much broader regional war.
What he’s saying:
Israel Katz on Israeli TV (Channel 13, Kan, and Channel 12):
“We considered assassinating Ayatollah Khamenei during the war. We tried twice, but the intelligence was wrong. If the opportunity had presented itself, we would have acted.”
Go deeper:
Israel’s public acknowledgment of assassination attempts against Ayatollah Khamenei is not just a revelation of past strategy; it signals the dangerous lengths Tel Aviv is willing to pursue, raising the stakes for future confrontations.
Netanyahu Admits Assassination of Iranian Nuclear Scientists
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