Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz escalated rhetoric against Iran, calling Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei a “cowardly killer” following Iran’s missile attacks on Tel Aviv and Haifa. “The Israel Defense Forces continue to destroy Iran’s military capacity. Tehran residents will soon pay the price,” Katz said, hinting at potential civilian-targeted retaliation.

Meanwhile, Israeli authorities reported that eight people were killed in Iran’s overnight attacks across the country. The clashes between Israel and Iran have entered their fourth day, with tensions intensifying and civilian areas increasingly affected.