Israel Katz & Hezbollah
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Israel Katz: Israel Katz, as Israel's Defense Minister, jointly announced the airstrike that killed Malek Ballout, reinforcing Israel's stance on targeting Hezbollah operatives responsible for attacks on Israeli communities and soldiers.
Hezbollah: Hezbollah suffered a significant blow with the killing of Malek Ballout, a senior commander of its elite Radwan Force, in an Israeli airstrike. This event further weakens Hezbollah's operational capabilities and leadership.
May 06, 2026 · 24 articles
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Israel Katz: Israel Katz, as Israel's Defence Minister, jointly announced the airstrike in Lebanon — Beirut with Benjamin Netanyahu.
Hezbollah: Hezbollah is the primary target of the Israeli strike, with one of its commanders, Ahmed Ali, reportedly killed. The group continues to engage in hostilities with Israel and objects to the Lebanese government's diplomatic contacts with Israel.
May 06, 2026 · 17 articles
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Israel Katz: Israel Katz, Israel's Defence Minister, has likened the destruction in southern Lebanon to the scorched-earth policy used in Gaza.
Hezbollah: Hezbollah is a primary target of Israel's buffer zone strategy in Lebanon, with Israel destroying homes believed to be used by Hezbollah.
Apr 09, 2026 · 11 articles
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Israel Katz: Israel Katz, Israel's Defense Minister, described the attacks on Iran as being done 'to remove threats' and warned that Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem is a 'target for elimination'.
Hezbollah: Hezbollah, an Iran-backed militia group in Lebanon, fired at Israel in retaliation for the killing of Iran's supreme leader, leading to Israeli retaliatory strikes and casualties in Lebanon.
Feb 28, 2026 · 6 articles
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Israel Katz: Israel Katz, Israeli Defense Minister, warned Hezbollah leader Naim Kassem and called the strikes the largest blow against Hezbollah since September 2024.
Hezbollah: Hezbollah was the primary target of Israel's coordinated strikes in Lebanon. The group has stated it will not adhere to a ceasefire if Israel does not, and will not accept a return to the pre-March 2 status quo of daily Israeli attacks.
Apr 08, 2026 · 70 articles
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Israel Katz: Israel Katz, Defence Minister of Israel, stated that the Iranian conflict demonstrated the air force's power and its decisive role in protecting Israel, necessitating continued force buildup.
Hezbollah: Hezbollah militants in Lebanon have been attacked by Israeli aircraft, further demonstrating the regional threats Israel faces.
May 03, 2026 · 16 articles
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Israel Katz: Israel Katz, the Israeli defense minister, vowed to continue targeting top-ranking Iranian officials following the killing of Maj. Gen. Majid Khademi, indicating an escalation in Israel's military strategy.
Hezbollah: Hezbollah militants, backed by Iran, have been targeted by Israeli soldiers in Lebanon, contributing to the overall death toll and regional instability.
Mar 29, 2026 · 65 articles
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Israel Katz: Israel Katz, Israeli Defense Minister, initially stated that the bodies of both Yosef AlZayadni and Hamzah Al-Zayyadneh had been recovered, though the military later clarified that Hamzah's identity was not yet determined.
Hezbollah: Hezbollah is mentioned as being involved in a conflict with Israel, which is currently contained by a fragile ceasefire, indicating the broader regional impact of the Gaza war.
Jan 08, 2025 · 11 articles
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Israel Katz: Israel Katz is Israel's Defence Minister, who vowed to use 'full force' against threats in Lebanon and to level homes allegedly used by Hezbollah.
Hezbollah: Hezbollah, an Iran-backed militant group, is a target of Israeli attacks in Lebanon, creating a parallel conflict that complicates the US-Iran peace talks and regional stability.
Apr 11, 2026 · 283 articles
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Israel Katz: Israel Katz, the Israeli Defense Minister, warned of potential further action against Iran to achieve war objectives.
Hezbollah: Hezbollah drew Lebanon into the Middle East war, leading to increased violence and calls for talks between Lebanese and Israeli leaders.
May 01, 2026 · 23 articles
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Israel Katz: Israel Katz, as the Israeli Defence Minister, issued the directive for the Israel Defense Forces to use full force in Lebanon, even during a ceasefire, to protect Israeli soldiers and demolish structures used by Hezbollah.
Apr 19, 2026 · 11 articles
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Israel Katz: Israel Katz, Israel's Defence Minister, threatened to destroy Iran's infrastructure and hunt down its leaders, and confirmed the killing of Majid Khademi.
Apr 06, 2026 · 24 articles
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Israel Katz: Israel Katz, Israel's Defense Minister, confirmed the strike on Iran's petrochemical facility and vowed to continue targeting top-ranking Iranian officials.
Apr 05, 2026 · 32 articles
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Israel Katz: Israel Katz, the Israeli Defence Minister, confirmed Israel's military involvement in strikes against Iran and highlighted the economic significance of the targeted petrochemical facility.
Mar 30, 2026 · 84 articles
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Israel Katz: Israel Katz, Israel's Defense Minister, stated that the offensive against Iran was moved forward due to various factors and issued a threat against Iran's next supreme leader.
Mar 05, 2026 · 7 articles
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Israel Katz: Israel Katz, Israel's defense minister, described the strike on Iran's petrochemical facility as 'powerful' and vowed to continue targeting top-ranking Iranian officials.
Apr 06, 2026 · 70 articles
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Israel Katz: Israel Katz, the Israeli Defense Minister, stated Israel's intent to continue targeting top Iranian officials.
Apr 05, 2026 · 42 articles
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Israel Katz: Israel Katz, the Israeli Defense Minister, stated that homes exploited by Hezbollah would be demolished and any threatening structures or suspected explosives would be destroyed.
Apr 19, 2026 · 6 articles
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