Defense Minister Israel Katz claimed at a graduation ceremony for officers at the Officer Training School that "the Iranian regime is at its weakest point ever. This weakness could lead it to take the most extreme measures. In recent days, we are identifying attempts by our enemies, primarily Iran and its proxies, to advance attacks that will influence the results of the elections in Israel. If Iran attacks Israel – Iran will burn!" He continued: "Israel will not retreat from the security zones in Lebanon, Syria and Gaza. If Hezbollah joins Iran in an attack on Israel, it will suffer very severe blows."