ISRAELI DEFENCE MINISTER THREATENS IRAN’S SUPREME LEADER AMID ESCALATING TENSIONS
Israel’s Defence Minister has issued a stark threat against Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, accusing him of masterminding recent attacks on Israel through proxy forces and declaring that his elimination is now part of Israel’s military objectives.
According to a report by Al Jazeera, the minister pointed directly at Khamenei following a recent Iranian missile strike on the Israeli city of Beersheba, which reportedly caused damage to the Soroka Medical Center.
“A man like [Khamenei] has always aimed at destroying Israel through his agents,” the minister said. “This man, who is willing to attack us, must not stay alive. Eliminating him is now part of the campaign. We now understand his direct role — before, it was only rhetoric, but now, it’s action.”
The remarks come amid rising hostilities between the two nations. In recent days, Israel has carried out targeted strikes on Iranian nuclear and military facilities, prompting retaliatory drone and missile attacks from Iran.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also addressed the Iranian people in a video message, expressing hope that ongoing military operations would eventually pave the way for Iranians to attain freedom from oppressive rule.
Meanwhile, former U.S. President Donald Trump weighed in on the conflict in a social media post on Tuesday, writing: “We are not going to take him out (kill!), at least not for now… Our patience is wearing thin,” referring to Khamenei.
In response, the Iranian leader warned the United States of “serious, irreparable consequences” should it strike Iranian territory.
As reported by Al Jazeera, the death toll continues to mount. Over 240 people, including 70 women and children, have reportedly been killed in Israeli strikes on Iran, while at least 24 people have died in Iranian attacks on Israeli targets.
The international community has expressed growing concern over the rapidly intensifying conflict, with analysts warning that the crisis could spiral into a full-scale regional war if diplomatic efforts are not urgently pursued.
