Israeli Defense Minister Yisrael Katz has declared that Israel possesses the full capability to conduct independent military operations against the Islamic Republic of Iran and is prepared at any moment to launch a “Blue and White” operation inside Iran.
Kabul 24: Katz emphasized that Israel has never asked the United States to fight alongside Israeli forces in Gaza, Lebanon, or Syria. “The only thing we request from America is political and diplomatic support that protects us on the international stage,” he said.Referring to the outcomes of recent strikes, Katz stated: “We have broken Iran’s power.
We targeted its leaders, nuclear scientists, and critical infrastructure, and we have dismantled Iran’s nuclear program. Now we must ensure that this program is never revived.”The Israeli Defense Minister also highlighted the strong relationship with U.S. President Donald Trump, noting that Trump described Israel as the “model ally.” According to Katz, Israel is the only country to have received this designation from the American president.
Katz added with pride: “None of the NATO countries stood by America when it needed them, but Israel was there for America and remains so today.”These remarks come amid heightened tensions between Israel and Iran following a series of recent attacks.
Israel believes it has significantly degraded Tehran’s retaliatory capabilities by striking key nuclear facilities, eliminating senior commanders and nuclear experts, and destroying important military infrastructure.
Analysts view Katz’s emphasis on an independent “Blue and White” operation — a direct reference to the colors of the Israeli flag — as a clear message to both Iran and the international community that Israel will not hesitate to act alone to defend its national security if necessary.
The minister’s statements also aim to reinforce the strategic value of Israel as America’s most reliable partner in the Middle East. By contrasting Israel’s loyalty with NATO members’ hesitation, Katz seeks to strengthen support within the U.S. administration and justify Israel’s recent military actions.Israel continues to regard Iran’s nuclear program as an existential threat and has repeatedly vowed to prevent Tehran from reaching the threshold of nuclear weapons capability.
Katz’s comments signal that Israel remains fully prepared for any future scenario and is determined to maintain its military superiority in the region.
As diplomatic efforts continue to prevent further escalation across the Middle East, Israel appears committed to a policy of decisive action combined with strong reliance on American political backing.
The coming weeks are likely to test the strength of this alliance and the effectiveness of Israel’s post-strike strategy to keep Iran’s nuclear ambitions in check.
