Israel’s New Defense Minister Pledges to Defeat Hezbollah

Israel’s new Defense Minister, Israel Katz, pledged on Tuesday to secure victory over Israel’s adversaries and accomplish the objectives set in the conflicts with Hamas and Hezbollah. Katz stated that the defense establishment would focus on bringing home all hostages, dismantling Hamas in Gaza, defeating Hezbollah in Lebanon, curbing Iranian aggression, and ensuring the safe return of northern and southern residents to their communities.