Israeli Defense Minister, Israel Katz, has hinted at the possibility of renewed military action against Iran.

On Thursday, Katz indicated that Israel might need to take further action to secure its long-term strategic goals, even though Iran has been set back “years backward” during the past phase of attacks.

Katz’s stern warning suggests that the current ceasefire may not be a permanent solution to the standoff with Iran, reported Fox News.

In a ceremony to promote the incoming Israeli Air Force commander, Katz stated, “…it is possible that soon we will be required to act again to ensure the achievement of those goals.”

At the same time, Israel’s Defense Ministry announced a significant military resupply surge. Two cargo ships docked in Ashdod and Haifa, and multiple transport aircraft arrived within 24 hours, carrying approximately 6,500 tons of military equipment, including thousands of air and ground munitions, military trucks, and combat vehicles.

Israel Backs UAE Against Iran

According to a Financial Times report on Thursday, Israel sent advanced defence systems, including an Iron Beam laser-based interceptor and a drone-detection technology, Spectro, to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to help counter Iranian missile and drone attacks during the past phase of attacks.

The deployment, enabled by ties established under the Abraham Accords, brokered by President Donald Trump in his first term, marks a major step in security cooperation.

Israel also provided real-time intelligence on Iranian missile threats targeting the UAE, which bore the brunt of Iran's response. Iran launched over 500 missiles and 2,000 drones, most of which were intercepted using advanced air defense systems, including Israeli technology.

US Mulls Strikes Despite Looming Deadline

The potential resumption of strikes against Iran comes amid reports that President Donald Trump is weighing potential strategies for a return to significant combat operations. The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) is reportedly considering a “short and powerful” strike campaign on Iran targeting infrastructure to break the stalemate in negotiations and push Tehran back to the nuclear bargaining table.

According to the Times of Israel, the Benjamin Netanyahu-led nation is on high alert and preparing for possible renewed conflict with Iran, as officials anticipate a decision from Trump within days. In response, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force commander Majid Mousavi warned that even a limited enemy action would trigger "painful, prolonged, and extensive strikes,” as per the publication.

Meanwhile, the 60-day War Powers deadline looms in Washington as Trump notified Congress of Iran operations on March 2. As it nears, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth argued that no authorization is needed since the U.S. is “not at war” and a ceasefire paused the clock, a claim disputed by lawmakers.

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