Israel’s Defence Minister has issued a stark warning against Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, accusing him of masterminding attacks on Israel through proxy forces and asserting that eliminating him is now a strategic necessity.
Speaking to Al Jazeera, the minister said Khamenei has continually pursued Israel’s destruction.
He declared, “A man like [Khamenei] has always aimed at destroying Israel through his agents. This man, who is willing to attack us, must not stay alive. This matter, the matter of stopping this man, eliminating him, is part of the campaign, and we now understand his role because before, he was talking about the destruction of Israel.”
This development follows an Iranian missile strike on Beersheba, which reportedly damaged the Soroka Medical Center, further escalating hostilities between the two nations.
In the past week, Israel has launched attacks on nuclear and military installations, which provoked missile and drone retaliation from Iran.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu recently addressed the Iranian populace in a video message, stating that he hopes ongoing military actions will pave the way for Iranians to achieve freedom.
Adding to the international tension, former U.S. President Donald Trump commented on Khamenei via social media, “We are not going to take him out (kill!), at least not for now… Our patience is wearing thin.”
Meanwhile, Khamenei issued a stern warning to the United States, cautioning that any strike on his nation would result in “serious irreparable consequences.”
According to Al Jazeera, more than 240 people—among them 70 women and children—have died from Israel’s attacks on Iran. On the other side, at least 24 individuals have been killed in strikes on Israel.
