Israel will do ‘whatever it takes’ to stop Iran gaining nuclear weapons, Katz vows

Defense Minister Israel Katz says he is committed to preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon, a day after The New York Times reported that US President Donald Trump quashed Israeli proposals for joint strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities.

“When I was appointed defense minister, I pledged to lead two central goals: Preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons and winning the war,” he says. “The IDF is currently working toward a decisive victory in all arenas.”

He adds: “Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and I are committed, together with all parties, to leading a clear line that will prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons. We will not allow threats of annihilation against the State of Israel.”

“This is our responsibility and historic task, and we will do whatever it takes to realize them,” the defense minister adds.