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Katif Conference for National Responsibility
Coverage of Katif Conference for National Responsibility in the Nexus archive.
- Smotrich says US fighting Iran is ‘best for us’ and Israel will not join
Israel's finance minister, Bezalel Smotrich, stated that the US fighting Iran is the best outcome for Israel, emphasizing Israel's non-involvement in the conflict. The US and Israel initiated coordinated attacks on Iran on 28 February, prompting retaliation from Tehran.
- Smotrich says US fighting Iran is ‘best for us’ and Israel will not join
Israeli finance minister Bezalel Smotrich stated that the US-led conflict with Iran aligns with Israeli interests, provided Israel does not participate directly. He emphasized economic pressure on Iran as a strategic goal, citing high inflation and currency devaluation, while Israel has avoided joining recent military operations.