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Israel's Defence Minister Reveals Desire to Kill Iran's Supreme Leader During Gaza Conflict

Israel's Defence Minister Israel Katz says his country wanted to kill Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei during the recent 12-day war between the two sides.

Israel's Defence Minister Israel Katz has stated that his country aimed to eliminate Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei during the recent 12-day war between the two sides. The Israeli government expressed frustration over Iran's response to the conflict and blamed Tehran for exacerbating tensions in the region. Khamenei was not directly targeted by Israeli forces, but Israeli officials made it clear that they viewed him as a key figure responsible for pro-Iranian activities. The statement suggests that Israel saw the war as an opportunity to disrupt Iranian military operations and weaken its regional influence.

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