Israel Katz

At a memorial ceremony for the fallen of the Yom Kippur War at Mount Herzl, Defense Minister Israel Katz warned Hamas and its supporters against abducting soldiers or civilians. He pledged that Israel would continue its campaign against Iran.

Defense Minister Israel Katz has instructed the IDF to respond forcefully to balloons, kites, and drones launched from Gaza toward communities near the border. Katz said the response could include targeted strikes, evacuating areas, and action against terrorist infrastructure.

Defense Minister Israel Katz sharply criticized Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan amid recent developments between Turkey and Israel: “He would be better off continuing to deliver fantasy-filled empty speeches against Israel in the Turkish parliament.”

U.S. officials criticized Defense Minister Israel Katz’s statement yesterday that the IDF is preparing for a long-term presence in southern Lebanon. The Americans said: “An IDF presence in Lebanon is not consistent with the commitments that were made.”

Defense Minister Israel Katz visited IDF forces in Lebanon and said Israel does not plan to withdraw from security zones there, in Syria, or in Gaza. Katz said he has instructed the IDF to prepare for a long-term presence on the ground.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asked Likud’s party tribunal to reserve a place for Defense Minister Israel Katz, citing an "exceptional security situation that cannot be detailed at this time." The request was approved. Ministers Gideon Sa’ar and Haim Katz will also receive reserved slots.

Yehoshua Shani, father of Capt. Uri Shani of blessed memory, has called for a thorough investigation into the care his nephew received after being severely wounded in fighting in Lebanon and hospitalized at Rambam. Shani says his nephew told his brother that staff turned him over in bed brutally, slamming his head into the mattress.

Israel’s political and security establishments are in an uproar after Defense Minister Israel Katz said in a Channel 14 interview that he intends to remove Central Command chief Avi Bluth. The Yesha Council voiced support for both men.

Defense Minister Israel Katz rejected claims that he announced on air the removal of the Central Command chief, saying the process of appointing his replacement had begun months earlier. He called the allegations “an absolute lie” and “a political campaign aimed at the government.”

Defense Minister ישראל כ"ץ held a security assessment today with the IDF’s top brass. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to convene the inner cabinet tomorrow. Israel’s assessment: Iran may try to pull the region into a full-scale war if the U.S. expands its strikes.

Defense Minister ישראל כ"ץ said he instructed IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir to remove Omri Ronen from all reserve-duty frameworks after Ronen’s calls for refusal to serve. According to Katz, the IDF must remain outside political disputes.

According to Ynet, Israel is working with India to combine Israeli defense technology with Indian manufacturing capabilities in a new strategic initiative.

Defense Minister Israel Katz has asked President Isaac Herzog to erase former soldier Elor Azaria's criminal record, despite opposition from the IDF.

Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham has died at 71. His office said he passed away yesterday after a sudden, fast-moving illness. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz mourned him as “a true friend of the State of Israel and one of its strongest and most steadfast supporters.”

Defense Minister Israel Katz said Israel will remain in its security zone in southern Lebanon until Hezbollah is disarmed and the threat to northern communities is eliminated.

At a cabinet meeting, Netanyahu ruled out approving the sale of Zim to a company with Qatari-Saudi ownership, with Defense Minister Israel Katz also opposing the deal.

Marking 1,000 days since the war began, Defense Minister ישראל כ"ץ outlined Israel’s achievements across multiple fronts and said the IDF will remain in security zones while preparing for an independent strike on Iran if needed.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi responded to threats from Israeli Defense Minister ישראל כ״ץ, calling Israel President Donald Trump’s “pets” and demanding that the White House “restrain it.”

Defense Minister Israel Katz said Israel is preparing for the possibility that fighting with Iran could flare up again: "If Iran fires missiles at Israel, Israel will strike Iran with force — it could happen within two days."

Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem said his organization opposes the agreement between Israel and Lebanon. Hezbollah threatened to continue “the resistance,” and the Houthis called to “bring down the puppet government in Lebanon.” Defense Minister ישראל Katz said: “There is no IDF withdrawal whatsoever.”