According to Xinhua News Agency, Israeli Defense Minister Katz issued a statement stating that Israel must ensure the ability to carry out independent actions in the future to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, and has instructed the Israeli military to prepare with Prime Minister Netanyahu. Katz stated that US President Trump is pushing for an agreement with Iran, and Israel expects Trump to uphold principles on Iran's missile program and terrorist proxies. The statement stated that Israel will not withdraw from the so-called safe zones in Lebanon, Syria, and the Gaza Strip. Israel's security principle is to simultaneously respond to threats from both nearby and distant sources.
