According to CoinMeta, Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak Katz stated on the 8th that Israel's "mission against Iran is not yet complete," and claimed that Iran is attempting to "restart the process of obtaining nuclear weapons." He emphasized that Israel will take "preemptive" actions against this threat. During a war memorial ceremony, Katz pointed out that Iran is engaged in "other activities that pose serious threats to Israel's security," which Israel cannot accept, and that it will "take necessary actions." Katz did not provide evidence to support these threats, nor did he specify what concrete actions would be taken. He also stated that the Israeli military will not withdraw from the occupied Gaza Strip, parts of Lebanon, and Syria. If Hezbollah in Lebanon joins forces with Iran to attack Israel, they will face "severe retaliation." He called on Israelis to be "united" when national security is at risk.