Haim Katz

Former Footballer Menashe Zelka Expected to Secure Likud List Spot for Upcoming Elections

Likud is set to reserve a candidate spot for former footballer Menashe Zelka, representing the Ethiopian community, ahead of upcoming elections.

Netanyahu Secures Reserved Knesset Slots for Defense Minister Israel Katz Ahead of Likud Primaries

Prime Minister Netanyahu secretly requested the Likud Court to reserve a high Knesset list spot for Defense Minister Israel Katz due to security duties, exempting him from primari…

Ra'anana Mayor Walks Out of Housing Minister's Event Over Political Dispute

Ra'anana Mayor Haim Broide walked out of a housing agreement signing event with Housing Minister Haim Katz after a dispute over the attendance of local Likud members. Broide criti…

Likud MK Tsega Melaku Withdraws From Primaries Amid Ethiopian Community Representation Concerns

Likud MK Tsega Melaku announced she will not run in the party's upcoming primaries after being denied a reserved spot, causing disappointment among Ethiopian-Israeli leaders. Desp…

Israeli Supreme Court Declines to Intervene in Likud Primaries, MKs Barred from District Runs

The Israeli Supreme Court refused to intervene in Likud's internal dispute, confirming that current and former MKs cannot run in district slots in the party's August 17 primaries…

Netanyahu Holds Meetings With Likud MKs to Prevent Post-Primary Revolt

Economy Minister Nir Barkat Supports Term Limits and Hints at Future PM Bid After Netanyahu

Israeli Economy Minister Nir Barkat supports limiting the prime minister to two terms and hinted at a future bid for the position after Netanyahu. Political analyst Amit Segal rev…

Likud Court Upholds Minister Haim Katz’s Reserved Spot on Party List Before Primaries

The Likud party court upheld Minister Haim Katz’s reserved Knesset list spot, allowing Prime Minister Netanyahu to secure it before primaries despite internal opposition and confl…

Amir Segal Alleges Nir Barkat Tried to Oust Netanyahu and Challenges Him to Sue

Political analyst Amir Segal accused Economy Minister Nir Barkat of attempting to oust Prime Minister Netanyahu after the war began, a move that ultimately failed. Segal challenge…

Netanyahu Uses Oren Dovratonsky's List Spot to Undermine Nir Barkat Amid Leadership Coup Attempt

Prime Minister Netanyahu secured businessman Oren Dovratonsky on the Likud list to weaken Economy Minister Nir Barkat, who allegedly attempted a leadership coup after Hamas's Octo…

Amir Segal Reveals Why Netanyahu Has Not Ousted Economy Minister Nir Barkat

Amir Segal revealed that Economy Minister Nir Barkat attempted to replace Prime Minister Netanyahu during the October war, but Netanyahu did not dismiss him due to coalition polit…

Netanyahu Reshapes Likud List With Eight Reserved Slots Ahead of Elections

Prime Minister Netanyahu is reshaping the Likud party list by securing eight reserved slots to strengthen the party and manage internal rivalries ahead of elections. This move res…

Netanyahu Uses Oren Dobronski Appointment to Settle Scores Ahead of Likud Primaries

Prime Minister Netanyahu has appointed high-tech entrepreneur Oren Dobronski to the Likud list as part of a strategic move to counter rivals like Nir Barkat ahead of party primari…

66 Likud Secretariat Members Back Netanyahu's Proposals Before Vote Halt

Before the Likud disciplinary court stopped the vote, 66 of 73 secretariat members supported Netanyahu's proposals, with minimal opposition.

Health Ministry Chief Supports Rambam Hospital Amid Racism Allegations by Soldier’s Brother

Health Ministry Director-General Moshe Bar Siman-Tov visited Rambam Hospital to support staff amid allegations of mistreatment by Arabic-speaking medical teams, which the hospital…

Two Likud MKs Threaten to Quit Primaries Over Netanyahu’s Reserved Slots for Ministers

Two Likud MKs threaten to quit the party primaries in protest after Netanyahu reserved spots on the list for three ministers, including Defense Minister Israel Katz, who will bypa…

Likud Faces Internal Tensions as Some MKs Threaten to Quit Primaries Over Netanyahu's Reserved Slots

Ahead of Monday's Likud primaries, two MKs may quit in protest over Netanyahu's reserved slots for ministers, while the party seeks to add another candidate. Netanyahu's mall visi…

Avishai Greenzaig Accuses Netanyahu of Blatant Lies Over Likud Primary Exemption

Avishai Greenzaig exposed the Likud leadership's rationale for exempting Defense Minister Israel Katz from primaries, mocking Netanyahu's justification and accusing him of blatant…

Patriots Panelist Criticizes Netanyahu for Reserving Knesset Seats for Katz Ministers

Journalist Yaki Admakar criticized Prime Minister Netanyahu for reserving Knesset list spots for ministers Israel Katz and Haim Katz, calling it a "job arrangement" and highlighti…

Likud MK Appeals to Supreme Court Against Party Court's Primary Election Ruling

Likud MK Afif Abed has petitioned Israel's Supreme Court to overturn his party court's ruling barring incumbents from running in district primaries, challenging the decision as be…

Yaakov Bardugo Praises Likud Ministers Levin, Kra'i, and Zohar Despite Past Disagreements

Political analyst Yaakov Bardugo praised Likud ministers Yariv Levin, Miki Zohar, and Shlomo Kra'i for their contributions despite past disagreements, expressing confidence they w…

Odelia Kadmi Criticizes Likud's Reserved Seats, Claims Deep Trust Crisis Ahead of Primaries

Odelia Kadmi criticized Likud's decision to add reserved seats, arguing it undermines party members' influence and signals a deep trust crisis. She called for stronger leadership…

Likud Secretariat Holds Phone Vote on Netanyahu's Decision to Shorten Military Service

Likud's secretariat is conducting a phone vote to approve Netanyahu's plan to shorten military service, involving key ministers and party officials.

Netanyahu Reserves Key Likud Seats for Ashkenazi Elites, Marginalizing Mizrahi Voters

Prime Minister Netanyahu reserved key Likud list seats for Ashkenazi elites just before the primaries, sidelining Mizrahi candidates and sparking internal party discontent. This m…

Likud Primary Poll Shows Tali Gottlieb Third, Boaz Bismuth Surges Ahead

A poll of Likud members ahead of the 2026 elections shows Tali Gottlieb in third place and Boaz Bismuth rising sharply, while veteran politicians like Israel Katz face declining s…

Former Defense Minister Liberman Blasts Current Defense Minister Katz Over Social Media Video and Cabinet Remarks

Former Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman criticized current Defense Minister Israel Katz for a social media video and cabinet remarks attacking the IDF Chief of Staff, calling for…

Meir Shamir's Energy Firm Negotiates Major Stake in Menashe Regional Power Plant

Meir Shamir's Shamir Energy is negotiating to acquire a majority stake in a power plant project in the Menashe Regional Council, valued up to 1.5 billion shekels pending final app…

Tel Aviv Court Rejects Petition, Forbids Likud MKs From Running in District Primaries

The Tel Aviv District Court rejected a petition against a Likud ruling barring current and former ministers and MKs from running in district primaries, benefiting new candidates a…

Israeli Ministry of Construction Revokes Licenses of Five Contractors Over Employment Violations

Israel's Ministry of Construction revoked five contractors' licenses after discovering that the engineering professionals listed as their basis were not actually employed by the c…

Israeli Government Expands Housing Benefits for Reservists with New Discounted Units and Plots

The Israeli government has expanded a housing program offering 20,000 discounted apartments and land plots to reservists over two years, increasing their allocation to 75%. Despit…

Netanyahu Ally Predicts Half of Likud Ministers Will Lose Knesset Seats

A Netanyahu ally warned that half of Likud's current Knesset members and ministers will lose their seats in the next election due to internal disputes and polling projections, wit…

Haim Katzman Cancels Sale of Global Real Estate Firm Amid Control Disputes

Haim Katzman, founder and CEO of global real estate firm G City, canceled a 2.55 billion shekel sale to Tzachi Abu amid disputes over control. Katzman’s reluctance to relinquish c…

Former Shomron Council Head Gershon Mesika Returns to Politics, Joins Likud Primaries

Gershon Mesika, former Shomron council head, returns to politics by running in the Likud primaries for a reserved district seat, backed by local leaders after a Likud court ruling…

Right-Wing Public Support Grows but Coalition Faces Mandate Loss Ahead of Israeli Elections

Following recent conflict, Israeli public opinion has shifted rightward, but the right-wing coalition is losing support due to internal divisions and dissatisfaction with party al…

Defense Minister Katz Leaves Security Cabinet Meeting for Mayor's Son's Wedding, Netanyahu Unaware

Defense Minister Israel Katz left a key Security Cabinet meeting on Thursday to attend the wedding of Kiryat Ata's mayor's son, surprising Prime Minister Netanyahu who was unaware…

Israel Allocates $7.5 Million to Hire 82 Specialized Nurses in Public Hospitals

Israel's Ministry of Health is investing 26.5 million shekels to hire 82 specialized nurses for critical hospital departments to ease staff shortages and improve patient care. The…

Legal Advisor Warns Likud Primaries at Risk of Cancellation Over District Clause Dispute

Likud's legal advisor Ilan Bombach warned that the party's August 17, 2026 primaries could be canceled due to a legal dispute over a clause barring ministers from running in distr…

Israeli Summer Travel, Political Budget Moves, and Corporate Pay Debates Mark a Tense July

In July, around 2.6 million Israelis travel amid security tensions, while political budget approvals continue unchecked. Monday.com founders seek large pay raises despite layoffs…

Israeli Supreme Court Judge Freezes Controversial Fund Transfers Amid Election Period

Israeli Supreme Court Judge Alex Stein temporarily blocks controversial budget transfers to ultra-Orthodox and settler groups during the election period, allowing only emergency c…

Likud Primaries Set for August 17 Amid Internal Disputes Over Candidate Slots

Ahead of the August 17 Likud primaries, party official Moti Ohana warned that members opposing new candidates, like David Bitan, may face electoral consequences. The primaries occ…

Failed G City Sale Costs Broker 10 Million Shekels as New CEO Prepares to Take Over

The failed sale of controlling shares in G City from Haim Katzman’s Norstar to Tzachi Abu’s Ari Real Estate has led to a lost 10 million shekel brokerage fee but advanced the appo…

Netanyahu Declines to Appeal Likud Court Ban on Incumbent MKs in Primaries

Likud MK Afif Abed challenged the party court's ban on incumbent MKs running in the August 17 primaries, arguing it overrules the party convention's will. Netanyahu chose not to a…

Signs of Netanyahu’s Decline Emerge Amid Political Struggles and Internal Party Conflict

In August 2026, Benjamin Netanyahu’s political dominance showed significant signs of weakening amid failed U.S. influence, internal party conflicts, and poor polling. His handling…

Netanyahu Secures Key Primaries Victory as Bitan Faces Political Setback in Likud

Benjamin Netanyahu won key Likud primary proposals, while David Bitan's efforts to block Haim Katz's advantage failed after the party court overturned a crucial clause, reshaping…

Netanyahu Challenges Likud Court Ruling Limiting Incumbents in Primaries

Benjamin Netanyahu is appealing a Likud party court ruling that bars incumbent ministers and MKs from running in regional primaries, a move that disrupts the party's candidate lis…

Raviv Drucker Labels Likud Chairman Haim Katz as 'Blunt Bully' Amid Party Primaries

Raviv Drucker criticized Likud chairman Haim Katz as a "blunt bully" for his opportunistic behavior while reshaping the party list before the primaries.

Norstar Seeks New Investor for G City After 661 Million Shekel Deal Collapse

Norstar canceled a 661 million shekel deal to sell a controlling stake in G City and is seeking a new strategic investor. The original buyers included Ari Nadlan and Wishpro, but…

G City Deal Collapses as Israeli Market Awaits Tel Aviv Stock Exchange Opening

Haim Katzman canceled the G City real estate deal after reviewing buyer control terms, while the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange prepares to open following strong Wall Street gains and mi…