Katz to Syrian rebels: 'Follow Assad's path, end up like Assad'

(JNS) — Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz warned on Tuesday that any entity threatening Israel’s security would face dire consequences.

Speaking at a naval base in Haifa, Katz revealed that Israeli forces had destroyed Syria’s navy, as part of a broader campaign to neutralize strategic threats that could later pose a danger to Israel.

“The IDF has acted in recent days to attack and destroy strategic capabilities that threaten the State of Israel,” Katz stated, cautioning rebels that “whoever follows [ousted president Bashar] al-Assad’s footsteps will end up like Assad did.” He emphasized Is...