Israel’s newly appointed Defense Minister, Israel Katz, has declared that Iran is more vulnerable than ever to attacks on its nuclear facilities. Katz emphasized the opportunity to address the existential threat posed to Israel, referencing long-standing accusations that Iran seeks nuclear weapons, which Tehran consistently denies. Following the U.S. exit from the Iran nuclear deal in 2018, Iran has significantly increased its uranium enrichment. On October 26, the Israeli Air Force targeted military sites in Iran after Iran launched missile strikes against Israel in early October, although plans for direct strikes on Iranian nuclear sites were reportedly limited by U.S. pressures.