Katz: Israel's mission in Iran is not yet complete amid mutual escalation with Tehran

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1. 8 Nov 2026, 11:16 Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz announced that the mission regarding confronting Iran has not been completed, without further details in the first report.
2. 8 Nov 2026, 11:48 Katz said at an official ceremony that "the mission is not yet complete" regarding Iran, accusing Tehran of trying to renew its efforts to obtain nuclear weapons alongside other efforts that put Israel in "real danger," a charge Iran denies. The report noted that Israel waged two wars on Iran: the first in June 2025 lasting 12 days, and the second with US participation in February 2026.
3. 8 Nov 2026, 12:32 During the memorial ceremony for the fallen of the "Kadesh" operation on Mount Herzl, Katz warned of the continuation of what he described as the Iranian threat and Tehran's pursuit of nuclear weapons, and called for unity and readiness for upcoming missions.
4. 8 Nov 2026, 12:39 Reports said Katz hinted at the possibility of a new military move against Iran, stressing that the confrontation is not over, and called for readiness for various scenarios, internal unity and overcoming political differences to face upcoming security challenges.
5. 8 Nov 2026, 12:42 At a memorial for soldiers killed in the 1956 Suez war, Katz said Iran has not abandoned its ambitions to obtain nuclear weapons and that Israel must be prepared for every scenario, calling for "unity" in Israel, at a time when the leader of the main rival party to his own was expected to be tasked with forming a new government.
6. 8 Nov 2026, 12:43 The report noted a split within President Donald Trump's administration over resuming military operations or pursuing diplomacy to end the war, following two Israeli wars on Iran in 2025 and 2026.
7. 8 Nov 2026, 12:45 Iranian media reported hearing explosions near Qeshm Island and Bandar Khamir in the south of the country, in a report that coincided with Katz's statements.
8. 8 Nov 2026, 13:00 Katz called for forming a national unity government and uniting to confront Iranian threats, and held the opposition responsible for any future attacks because of its questioning of security warnings. In turn, IRGC spokesman Brigadier General Hussein Mohebi stated that the United States is unable to achieve its goals in blockading Iran's economy and closing its routes.
9. 8 Nov 2026, 13:35 Israeli President Isaac Herzog tasked Gadi Eisenkot with forming the new government after he obtained the support of 67 Knesset members, with a 28-day period extendable by two weeks, coinciding with Katz's remarks at Mount Herzl in Jerusalem.
10. 8 Nov 2026, 13:51 Katz affirmed that Israel will not withdraw from the security zones in Gaza, Lebanon and Syria, and threatened Hezbollah with harsh strikes, amid talk of differences between Netanyahu and the Chief of Staff over new strikes.
11. 8 Nov 2026, 14:50 Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said mediation efforts stopped after the US elections, while the IRGC announced fires breaking out in three oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.
12. 8 Nov 2026, 14:56 US Central Command announced the formation of the "Iron Gate" task force to obstruct Iran's access to weapons and materials via land routes and the Caspian Sea, and IRGC spokesman Hussein Mohebi vowed to thwart the plan, stressing that Washington will not achieve its goals in blockading Iran's economy.
13. 8 Nov 2026, 19:56 Katz warned Hezbollah of harsh strikes if it joins an Iranian attack, amid a fragile truce and growing US pressure on Iran, Washington's offer of a $20 million reward for information on its nuclear program, and talk of Iranian readiness to discuss its nuclear file through Qatari mediation.
14. 9 Nov 2026, 01:00 Iran's Revolutionary Guard announced the lifting of restrictions on the range of its ballistic missiles, amid warnings of a broad military escalation.

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