Defense Minister Israel Katz revealed in interviews that Israel sought to eliminate Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, during a 12-day conflict but was unable to locate him. Katz emphasized Israel's enforcement policy to prevent Iran from restarting its nuclear or long-range missile programs. Despite threats to Khamenei's life, Israel will not continue seeking him following the ceasefire.
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