Incoming Israeli defence minister sets eyes on Iran
Gideon Saar has said that thwarting Iran’s nuclear program and preventing Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons “are the most important things we must do”. Saar made his comments during the ceremony of the ministerial change between himself and Israel Katz – who has taken over the ministry of foreign affairs.
“I take the position of defence minister while understanding the things that are required, and the goals are very clear: Thwarting the Iranian nuclear program and preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons are the most important things,” he said.
That's worded in a confusing way, Katz is the new defense minister replacing Gallant (fired). Saar is the new foreign affairs minister.
It fits with Netanyahu's forever war strategy, Iran is next if he can get Trump onboard.
Netanyahu says has spoken with Trump three times in past few days
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he has spoken with US President-elect Donald Trump three times in the past few days aimed at tightening the strong alliance between Israel and the United States.
“These were good and very important conversations,” Netanyahu said in a statement. “We see eye to eye on the Iranian threat in all its components, and the danger posed by it. We also see the great opportunities before Israel, in the field of peace and its expansion, and in other fields.”
Israel has ‘defeated’ Hezbollah: Defence minister
Israel has “defeated” Hezbollah, the country’s defence chief says, and eliminating its leader Hassan Nasrallah was the “crowning” achievement. Israel’s plan now is to “change the security reality in the north”, new Defence Minister Israel Katz said.
“The blows we inflicted defeated Hezbollah and the elimination of Nasrallah is the crowning jewel,” he said.
Katz added of Israel’s attack on Gaza: “We managed to maintain legitimacy and prevent decisions by international bodies and countries that asked us to stop the war unconditionally.”
The comments come as Hezbollah continues to fire rockets into Israel and Israeli ground forces struggle to take territory in southern Lebanon.