Israel Defense Minister Israel Katz Threatens to Return Iran to the Stone Age Following Recent Clashes
Defense Minister Israel Katz stated that an Iranian attack on Israel would release the IDF from any restrictions, allowing the country to destroy all national, military, and civilian infrastructure in Iran, including energy infrastructure. Katz warned that such a move would return Iran to the Stone Age. This statement follows recent strikes from both the U.S. and Iran, with Iran striking U.S. military bases in Kuwait and the U.A.E. President Trump told Israel not to worry about the potential for escalation during the resumed U.S.-Iran fighting. The administration announced economic sanctions against Iran, which are expected to impact gas prices for Americans. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also addressed the ongoing fighting, noting that an Iranian attack would be one of the regime's last decisions. Netanyahu stated that Iran is currently avoiding an attack because they are aware of the significance of the consequences. In other news, the administration issued a statement denouncing criminal violence in the West Bank, calling for investigations and prosecutions without explicitly naming Israel or the settlers.
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Daily Briefing Sept. 3: Will sanctions succeed against Iran where military force hasn’t?
The Times of Israel
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Defense Minister Israel Katz says any Iranian attack would free IDF 'from any restrictions'
The Jerusalem Post
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Oil Rises as Israel Warns of Return to "Stone Age" Threat
The Globe and Mail