Katz
Benny Katz is the Israeli Minister of Defense, known for his hardline stance on security issues. In recent news, he warned that if Hamas does not release hostages by February 15, the fighting would resume, stating that the 'gates of hell would open' as a consequence of the breakdown of the ceasefire agreement.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | 2 | 4.50 | 0.09% | +0% | 97,338,583 | 90,379 | $340,000 | 316$ |
| Hong Kong | 1 | 2.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 7,500,700 | 7,615 | $370,000 | 376$ |
| Iran | 1 | 5.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 83,992,949 | 27,620 | $610,000 | 201$ |
| Israel | 1 | 3.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 9,216,900 | 4,393 | $400,000 | 191$ |
| Totals | 5 | 198,049,132 | 130,007 | $1,720,000 | 1,084$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Vietnam:
Israeli Defense Minister Katz also issued a similar warning to Hamas regarding the release of hostages.
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Iran:
Katz attended a meeting with Netanyahu and military commanders to formulate a specific policy regarding interactions with Syria.
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Israel:
Katz is the Minister of Defense who has been accused by Amsalem of blocking appointments.
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Hong Kong:
Israeli Defense Minister Katz stated that Hezbollah's actions crossed a red line and openly violated the ceasefire agreement.
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Vietnam:
Katz warned that fighting would resume if hostages were not released as planned.
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