'Israel is not subordinate to the United States. We are an independent and sovereign state,' Ben Gvir said.

'Hezbollah chose to attack Israel in the service of its Iranian masters and will pay the full price,' Katz said.

'He had a few minutes to think how wrong he was about the Jews, that we have changed. He did not understand that change,' Katz said.

'The IDF will hunt you down one by one,' Katz warned.

The operation comes as Hezbollah continues to fire rockets and drones toward northern Israel since joining the war alongside Iran.

Katz also praised US strikes on Kharg Island, a key Iranian oil hub, describing them as a “severe blow” to the Iranian regime.

'We will continue to strike the regime and its strategic targets throughout Iran day after day, target after target,' Katz said.

Katz emphasized that Israel would not tolerate attacks on its communities or soldiers from Lebanese territory.

'The cooperation between President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu against Iran is changing the course of regional and global history,' Katz said.

Last month, Israel, Greece and Cyprus agreed on a trilateral military cooperation plan for 2026, along with separate bilateral agreements between the Israel Defense Forces and each nation’s armed forces.

Under the updated guidelines, pilgrims will be allowed to stay at the tomb compound until 8 a.m., enabling them to hold the traditional morning prayer service at the site.

'The IDF has a prepared plan, and if raids on the Druze Mountain happen again, we will intervene, including blocking the border.'

'Hezbollah is playing with fire, and the president of Lebanon is dragging his feet.'

Jerusalem 'will not relent, and we will not turn back until the mission is complete,' the defense minister declared.

The defense minister’s remarks came a day after the Israel Defense Forces and Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet) carried out a targeted airstrike against top members of Hamas’s leadership in Doha, Qatar.

'We will also continue to protect the Druze in Syria,' Katz said.

On a visit to the United States, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz visits the grave of the Lubavitcher Rebbe Menachem Mendel Schneerson.

Roi Mizrahi, who was arrested two months ago by Israeli security forces, is accused of planting a 'powerful' explosive device near Katz’s home.

The defense minister confirmed that proceedings are at an advanced stage for four individuals, with hundreds more cases currently under review.

Azerbaijani Defense Minister Zakir Hasanov visits Israel to bolster the alliance.

Minister Ben-Gvir objected, saying, 'As long as our hostages are dying in the tunnels, there is no reason for a gram of food or aid to enter Gaza.'

Defense minister: 'The main goal is to exert heavy pressure on Hamas for it to return to the framework of a hostage release.'

'Hamas is putting your lives at risk, causing you to lose your homes and more and more territory that will be integrated into Israel’s defense formation.'

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir: 'We have no choice—we must increase the pressure.'

'We are working with all means to implement the U.S. president's vision, and we will allow any Gaza resident who wants to move to a third state to do so,' said Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz.

Israeli security cabinet reportedly convened emergency meeting to discuss recent alerts that Hamas was preparing for another invasion of Israel.

Israel and Lebanon initiated negotiations toward settling the border disputes between the countries.

'The residents of Gaza should be allowed to enjoy the freedom of exit and migration as is customary everywhere in the world, said Israeli defense minister.

'The Jenin refugee camp will not return to what it was. After the operation is completed, IDF forces will remain in the camp to ensure that terror does not return.'

The Yesha Council, an umbrella organization for Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria, praised the 'important and just' decision.

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'Palestinian terrorism will not be tolerated, and Jewish blood will not be spilled in vain,' the Israeli defense minister said at the site of Monday's deadly shooting.

The first condition for the implementation of the agreement is the complete withdrawal of the Hezbollah terror organization beyond the Litani River.'

'Every dollar blocked is a step closer to weakening this terrorist organization,' Defense Minister Israel Katz said.

In Gaza, Israel will create 'security spaces, buffer zones and commanding positions' that will ensure the security of nearby Israeli communities across the border.

'Just as we took care of Sinwar in Gaza, Haniyeh in Tehran and Nasrallah in Beirut, we will deal with the heads of the Houthis,' says Minister Katz.

'We defanged the snake, and if Hezbollah does not withdraw beyond the Litani and tries to violate the ceasefire, we will crush its head,' Katz emphasizes.

Minister Katz clarified his position following report that he had privately told a US official Jerusalem was not interested in controlling Gaza after the war.

The IAF carried out numerous strikes in Syria overnight Sunday, taking out weaponry that Jerusalem fears could fall into the hands of hostiles.

'If until now we have distinguished between the state of Lebanon and Hezbollah, and between Beirut as a whole and Dahiyeh, which we have struck very hard, this will no longer be,' says Israeli defense minister.