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Israel launches preemptive strike against Iran, defense minister says
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Israel launched a preemptive strike against Iran early on Saturday, according to a statement by Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz.
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz makes statements after his meetings with his Greek counterpart Nikos Dendias in Athens, Greece, on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis)
Katz declared a special and immediate state of emergency throughout the country.
He said the attack was to “eliminate threats” to the state of Israel.
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