Israeli Defense Minister Yisrael Katz confirmed on Monday that “Israel was the one who killed Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.” He said: “Khamenei, whose funeral is currently being held, was killed by Israel because he initiated and led a plan aimed at destroying it.” Katz added that his country "will kill any Iranian leader who plans to destroy Israel." Katz indicated that Israel is "ready to defend again, at any time, and against any threat," stressing the "readiness of the military institution to deal with various scenarios."