Israel Katz

Dr. Edy Cohen and Defense Minister Israel Katz warn of a potential Palestinian Authority gun reversal threat, as the IDF prepares for a comprehensive West Bank campaign.

Ofer Winter's "Amcha Yisrael" party is launching a sharp campaign targeting Benjamin Netanyahu and Israel Katz, challenging their handling of Hamas and positioning Winter as a leader advocating decisive military victory.

Defense Minister Israel Katz ordered the IDF to heighten readiness on Tuesday, citing intelligence that Hamas plans attacks during the October 7 anniversary.

Shin Bet chief David Zini warned that administrative detention orders against Jews may resume if settlement leaders fail to condemn West Bank violence.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz visited the Navy base in Ashdod, pledging to expand the IDF naval fleet and bolster maritime security.

Energy Minister Eli Cohen rejected claims that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu plans to delay the October 2026 Knesset elections, while supporting the formation of a consensus inquiry commission after the vote.

The UAE Attorney General has launched a special investigation into a cockpit incident on a Flydubai flight to Israel. Israeli officials termed it a terror attack.

Defense Minister Israel Katz confirmed that a FlyDubai flight incident was a jihadist terror plot, as a State Comptroller report urges aviation security overhauls.

174 Israeli passengers landed safely at Ben Gurion Airport after a Fly Dubai flight was diverted to Saudi Arabia following a foiled hijacking attempt by an Omani co-pilot.

Defense Minister Israel Katz addressed a security incident involving a Flydubai flight, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned of potential election-period threats.

Head of the Civilian Public Diplomacy Headquarters Eliav Batito criticized the government's silence following an attempted terror attack on a FlyDubai flight.

Iran accuses Israel of planning false flag airline attacks following a dramatic mid-air incident on a Flydubai flight that triggered security alerts in Israel.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu canceled a military command visit following a security incident on a Flydubai flight diverted to Saudi Arabia amid suspected pilot sabotage.

Thousands gathered at the Western Wall in Jerusalem on Tuesday for the traditional Priestly Blessing, with Defense Minister Israel Katz reciting the prayer for IDF soldiers.

The IDF eliminated Izz al-Din al-Bik, Hamas commander for the northern Gaza Strip, in Gaza City. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz confirmed the targeted strike.

The Ministry of Defense proposed updating military cemetery regulations to allow families to engrave "abducted" on the gravestones of fallen hostages.

Defense Minister Israel Katz ordered a general closure on the West Bank for Sukkot. Meanwhile, the IDF and police traded statements regarding a disputed tunnel discovery in Qalqilya.

Young adults born in Israel to Filipino parents are fighting in the High Court for the right to enlist in the IDF, challenging state delays amid a severe military manpower shortage.

Prominent religious Zionist rabbis urged Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the security cabinet to reject international forces in Gaza, warning against risks to Israeli security.

An 84-year-old kibbutz resident was charged in Nazareth with threatening to shoot Defense Minister Israel Katz over the decision to close Army Radio.

Defense Minister Israel Katz canceled a meeting with Opposition Leader Yair Lapid after Lapid demanded full transparency regarding funding sources for the military budget.

The Israeli government is set to approve up to 200,000 reserve mobilization slots amid rising security tensions. Defense Minister Israel Katz issued a stern warning regarding potential abductions.

Defense Minister Israel Katz warned that the abduction of any Israeli will lead to the total evacuation of Gaza City. Meanwhile, the IDF continues targeted eliminations of senior Hamas commanders.

The Ministry of Defense is delaying approval of emergency regulations for people with disabilities, citing budget shortfalls, leaving vulnerable populations unprotected.

President Isaac Herzog has decided to expunge the criminal record of Elor Azaria against the advice of IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir, citing the passage of time and changed personal circumstances.

The IDF and Israeli leadership are planning the international distribution of October 7 massacre footage. The move comes amid debates over foreign documentaries and public diplomacy strategies.

With 40 days until the Knesset elections, neither political bloc secures 61 mandates. Internal coalition spats and alliance disputes leave Israel facing a potential parliamentary stalemate.

The trial in the Gaza goods smuggling case is delayed for over three months as Defense Minister Israel Katz withholds his signature for classified disclosures.

Nearly three years after October 7, IDF forces maintain high operational tempo in the Gaza Strip. Defense Minister Israel Katz emphasized military readiness to complete operations as security officials counter ongoing threats.

IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir declared Hamas defeated during a high-level security briefing with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz.

An IDF recruit was detained for protesting outside the Central Command base against administrative orders targeting a settler activist, sparking renewed debate over enforcement.

MK Tally Gotliv appeared at the Lod District Court for a defamation lawsuit filed by Shikma Bressler. Gotliv attacked Defense Minister Israel Katz and announced her move to Otzma Yehudit.

The IDF is intensifying military operations around Al-Mansouri in southern Lebanon, aiming to dismantle Hezbollah infrastructure within the yellow line and prevent hostile reinfiltration.

Israel Katz warns Iran of unprecedented retaliation amid escalating regional strikes, Houthi advances, and the destruction of strategic underground tunnel networks in Lebanon.

U.S. and Israeli officials assess that severe economic pressure on Iran is fueling internal unrest and regime isolation. While Israel vows to respond decisively to any direct attack, experts predict a liberated Iran could eventually join the Abraham Accords.

IDF Central Command chief Maj. Gen. Avi Bluth warned against efforts to divide security forces in the West Bank, emphasizing inter-agency cooperation amid governance debates.

Renovations at the Cave of the Patriarchs in Hebron concluded following Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich's decision to revoke local municipal authority, ensuring the site is ready for the upcoming Rosh Hashanah prayers.

Members of the Intervention Force movement urged Defense Minister Israel Katz to immediately award military citations for the Swords of Iron war, criticizing delays in recognizing soldiers.

The Israeli defense establishment is preparing to resume Red Cross visits to security prisoners this Wednesday, following a Supreme Court ruling that struck down a previous ban.

The IDF diverted a munition mid-flight in Gaza to protect civilians, while two Golani soldiers were lightly injured in a clash with a Hezbollah operative in southern Lebanon.

The Likud Supreme Court has ordered Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to immediately release his list of reserved candidates or face a secret ballot by the party secretariat. The ruling follows a petition by MK David Bitan.

Two IDF Golani Reconnaissance soldiers were lightly injured in southern Lebanon after a Hezbollah operative opened fire during searches near Beaufort. The soldiers returned fire, eliminating the operative.

Defense Minister Israel Katz revealed that the IDF has been instructed to prepare for a full-scale war against the Palestinian Authority if its security forces attempt an October 7-style terror attack.

The IDF struck Hamas targets in northern Gaza after an explosive device hit an engineering vehicle. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz have ordered a pilot plan for international security zones in the Strip.

According to Southern Command sources, the security establishment increasingly assesses that recent targeted eliminations in Gaza and the arrest of a senior Hamas official could trigger a guerrilla operation or rocket fire. A situation assessment is scheduled ahead of Rosh Hashanah to determine if forces in the region will be reinforced.

While Iran threatened a "powerful response" to an Israeli attack on the Ali-Tahar ridge, and despite Defense Minister Israel Katz's warnings about potential holiday attacks, senior Israeli officials clarify there is no intelligence suggesting an imminent Iranian strike. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that regime change is within reach, while US Vice President JD Vance reiterated that the...

A sign placed next to a lion statue in Rehovot, made from rocket debris, was removed following backlash over the inclusion of Defense Minister Israel Katz and Mayor Matan Dil's names. Residents, opposition members, and the artist himself criticized the move during the election period.

The Minister of Defense threatened to return Iran to the "Stone Age" if it attacks. In Israel, meanwhile, they reject claims that Tehran warned against an Israeli attack on the strategic Ali-Taher ridge - where, according to sources, members of the Revolutionary Guards are holed up.

Defense Minister Israel Katz stated at the "Time of Decision" conference that emigration from Gaza remains a viable solution, though currently frozen due to Arab pressure on the US administration. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited IDF positions in the Gaza Strip, reiterating the commitment to the demilitarization of the enclave.

At the "Time of Decision: Democracy and Society" conference, Defense Minister Israel Katz stated that Israel is prepared to strike Iran if attacked. He emphasized that Iran's nuclear program was destroyed and that Israel is committed to ensuring it does not return.