Israel Katz
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Israel Katz, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Netanyahu Pushes New Haredi Deal, Including Arrest Immunity for Draft Evaders
Netanyahu is trying to secure ultra-Orthodox support through a revised Basic Law on Torah study and temporary arrest immunity for draft evaders. The effort faces sharp legal oppos…
Israel Aims to Build Offensive Military Capabilities in Space
Defense Minister Israel Katz said Israel is pursuing offensive military capabilities in space, beyond its current satellite use. He said the goal is to strengthen deterrence and g…
Netanyahu Steps In as U.S. Refueling Jets Jam Ben Gurion Airport
Ben Gurion Airport is suffering from an ongoing congestion crisis caused by dozens of parked American refueling aircraft. After previous efforts, including by Defense Minister Isr…
IDF recruitment festival video sparks outrage over beauty station and soldier conduct
A deleted TikTok video from an IDF recruitment festival showing a manicure and gel-polish station sparked widespread outrage. Critics said the clip showed a double standard with h…
Netanyahu and defense chiefs vow to hold positions in Lebanon and warn Iran
At a Bahad 1 officers’ graduation Thursday, Netanyahu, Katz and Zamir issued defiant messages on Lebanon, Iran and the war. Netanyahu rejected any withdrawal from southern Lebanon…
Katz Warns Iran Israel Will Respond With Full Force to Any Attack
Defense Minister Israel Katz spoke Thursday at a Bahad 1 officers' graduation and said the IDF will stay in security zones in Lebanon, Syria and Gaza indefinitely. He warned Iran…
Netanyahu Says Israel Will Stay in Southern Lebanon Security Zone as U.S.-Backed Pullback Talks Continue
At Bahad 1, Defense Minister Israel Katz said Israel will stay in security zones in Lebanon and will not accept a withdrawal. Reports said the IDF is preparing a limited pullback…
Protests and applause greet Netanyahu at officer graduation as he vows to block Iran
At an IDF officers’ graduation ceremony at Bahad 1, Benjamin Netanyahu was interrupted by boos and cheers as he defended Israel’s military achievements and vowed Iran would not ob…
Kfar Yona mayor demands prison relocation after mass protests disrupt city life
Kfar Yona Mayor Albert Tayeb has demanded that Military Prison 10 be moved out of the city after repeated large protests disrupted residents' lives. He says the demonstrations hav…
Reservist Battle Over Women in Armor Spurs Hesder Students to Enlist
The Hesder Yeshiva Association said its students will enlist in the Armored Corps in August after talks with IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir. The decision comes amid a dispute over…
Iran Launches Recruitment Drive Offering $1,000 a Month for Hezbollah Volunteers
Iran has launched a public recruitment drive in Tehran to attract volunteers for Hezbollah service in Lebanon, offering about $1,000 a month. Recruits are expected to train with t…
Eastern Rail Line Opens Partly, Marking a Historic First With Major Gaps
Israel’s eastern rail line will open Sunday in a partial launch with three new stations and no weekend service. Passengers will need to change at North Rosh HaAyin, while full ele…
IDF Strikes Suspicious Motorcycle Near Nabatieh in Southern Lebanon
The IDF struck a suspicious motorcycle in southern Lebanon on Thursday after it approached Israeli troops near Nabatieh. The attack was part of a string of recent incidents involv…
Quds Force Commander Warns Israel Will Be Forced Out of Lebanon if It Does Not Withdraw
The Quds Force commander threatened that Israel would be forced out of Lebanon if it does not withdraw willingly. The warning came as U.S., Israeli, and Arab media offered conflic…
Iran Threatens Israel Over Lebanon as Reports of Israeli Pullback Are Denied
Iran’s Quds Force chief Ismail Qaani threatened Israel over Lebanon, while Defense Minister Israel Katz linked Iranian funding to regional proxy attacks. Reports that Israel withd…
Katz Says Pressure on Iran Must Continue After Current Gains
Defense Minister Israel Katz said Israel should not settle for its current achievements against Iran. Speaking at a Defense Ministry conference, he warned that money reaching Iran…
US Official Says Israel Pulling Back in South Lebanon as a Goodwill Gesture
A senior US official said Israel has withdrawn from part of its buffer zone in southern Lebanon as a goodwill gesture. The move is tied to US efforts to build a pilot deal giving…
Rehovot turns Iranian missile debris into a memorial sculpture
A sculpture made from Iranian missile debris that hit Rehovot was unveiled this week in the city’s market square. The artwork, by Emilio Mugilner, was presented as a symbol of ren…
Ben Gvir Plans Unusual Public Endorsements in Likud Primary Race
People close to Itamar Ben Gvir plan to publicly support right-wing candidates in Likud’s primaries, according to Army Radio. The effort would target figures including Tali Gottli…
Central Command chief issues unusual administrative restrictions on settlers
Central Command head Avi Blot has issued a series of unusually harsh administrative restriction orders against settlement activists, including married fathers, a yeshiva student…
Report Says Israel Faces Renewed Pressure in Gaza, Lebanon and Iran
A Reuters-based commentary says Hamas is rebuilding in Gaza, Hizbullah is being replenished in Lebanon, and Iran is restoring its missile and nuclear capabilities. It argues Israe…
Israel-Lebanon Talks in Washington Stall Over New Security Arrangements
Israel and Lebanon are holding military-level talks in Washington on new security arrangements for southern Lebanon. Negotiators describe the latest round as difficult and stalled…
Netanyahu’s primary strategy sparks anger in Likud
Benjamin Netanyahu is still considering a Likud arrangement committee while preparing for primaries likely to be held in August. He is also weighing a controversial district chang…
CENTCOM chief to visit Israel as Gaza, Lebanon and Iran talks intensify
CENTCOM commander Admiral Brad Cooper is set to visit Israel for talks with Eyal Zamir and Israel Katz, amid U.S.-Iran negotiations and tensions over Lebanon. Katz said Israel wou…
First Kindergarten Building Installed in Sa-Nur After 21 Years
Sa-Nur received its first kindergarten building on Tuesday, 21 years after the original one was evacuated. The facility is set to open in the coming school year for families alrea…
U.S. backs pilot-zone plan in Lebanon ahead of CENTCOM chief’s Israel visit
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed support for a proposed pilot-zones plan in southern Lebanon. The announcement came ahead of CENTCOM chief Adm. Brad Cooper’s expected…
Security establishment plans a tougher anti-terror push in the West Bank before the holidays
Israel’s security establishment is preparing to intensify anti-terror operations in Judea and Samaria during the coming months and the holiday period. The buildup will include the…
Security establishment prepares for a possible renewed confrontation with the Houthis
Israel’s security establishment is preparing for a possible renewed campaign against the Houthis in Yemen after Defense Minister Israel Katz issued direct threats. The Houthis rec…
IDF Strikes Suspects in South Lebanon After Repeated Threats Near Ali Tahar Ridge
The IDF struck suspects in southern Lebanon after they crossed the security zone in the Ali Tahar ridge area and threatened Israeli troops. The army said this was the third such i…
Bennett’s ‘Right-Wing’ Claim Mocked in Satirical Response to Netanyahu Attack
A Srugim satire video ridicules Naftali Bennett after he attacked Benjamin Netanyahu online. It quotes Bennett’s JNS remarks about being right-wing and opposes them with criticism…
Netanyahu pushes ahead with calls on ultra-Orthodox priority bills
Benjamin Netanyahu is holding urgent calls with top coalition and Knesset figures as debate nears on a draft-exemption bill and a Basic Law on Torah study. He has also pledged to…
Two Killed in Israeli Drone Strike in Southern Lebanon as Talks Continue in Washington
Two people were killed on Wednesday in an IDF drone strike on a vehicle in southern Lebanon’s Kfar Rumman area. The attack came as Washington hosted a fifth round of negotiations…
No Cabinet Minister Will Attend State Memorial for Operation Protective Edge for First Time Since 2015
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz will both miss Thursday’s state memorial for the 2014 Gaza war, leaving Deputy Minister Almog Cohen to represent…
257 Female Officers Warn Israel’s Top Command Over Excluding Women From Combat
257 current and former IDF women officers warned Israel’s top defense leadership that efforts to exclude women from combat are harming the army’s chain of command. They called for…
IDF to Present Lebanon Pilot Plan as Fighting Continues in Southern Lebanon
The IDF will present a pilot plan for maintaining forces in southern Lebanon as talks continue with the Lebanese government. Meanwhile, troops on the Ali al-Taher ridge are still…
Parents of Commando Soldiers in Lebanon Blast Netanyahu, Katz and the IDF Chief
Dozens of parents of IDF Commando Brigade soldiers in Lebanon wrote to Netanyahu, Katz and Zamir, saying the troops are being held back and should be allowed to win or brought hom…
Israel Widens Rules of Engagement for Forces in Southern Lebanon
Israel has revised its rules of engagement for forces in southern Lebanon after criticism over operational limits. The new guidance broadens when troops may fire in the yellow zon…
Netanyahu Reportedly Warns Likud Allies Over Reserved Seats Demand
Likud sources said Benjamin Netanyahu warned Israel Katz that if he does not get the reserved Knesset slots he wants, he could leave the party with preferred candidates. Party off…
Israel Takes Over Planning Powers in Hebron’s Jewish Areas
Israel has taken planning and construction powers in Hebron’s Jewish areas away from the Palestinian-run municipality and given them to the state. The article frames the decision…
Netanyahu and Katz Promise Free Rein in Lebanon as Troops Describe Tighter Fire Rules
Netanyahu and Katz said Israel has full freedom of action in Lebanon, but soldiers in southern Lebanon described tighter fire rules and more limited operations. The gap between th…
Wives of Combat Soldiers Blast Mixed Sleeping Arrangements at Tank Battalion Base in Lebanon
Wives of soldiers serving in Lebanon publicized video they say shows a female soldier sleeping in the same room as male troops in a tank battalion house. The families and the orga…
Bennett says Netanyahu and Katz misled the public about IDF freedom of action in Lebanon
Naftali Bennett accused Benjamin Netanyahu and Israel Katz of falsely claiming the IDF had full freedom of action in Lebanon. Citing soldiers and commanders on the ground, he said…
Gazans at Kerem Shalom Say They Want Out, Not Reconstruction
A News 14 report from Kerem Shalom found many Gazans saying they would leave immediately if crossings opened. Interviewees blamed war devastation, harsh living conditions and fear…
Labor Court Halts Regev Strike in Rehovot, Keeping Katz Visit on Schedule
The Labor Court in Israel delayed a planned indefinite strike by Rehovot municipal workers after the city sought an urgent injunction. If the municipality transfers about 3.9 mill…
Defense Minister Rebuts Claims That IDF Is Restricted on the Northern Front
Defense Minister Israel Katz said the IDF has full freedom of action in Lebanon, Gaza and anywhere else needed to defend Israel. His remarks came after public criticism and foreig…
Yair Golan Says He Would Form a Government With Mansour Abbas
Yair Golan said he would build the next government with Ra'am and Mansour Abbas, calling Abbas a proven and workable coalition partner. He ruled out any party from the current coa…
Nine More Northern Communities Granted Border-Defense Status
Nine northern Israeli communities were officially recognized on Monday as confrontation-line localities. Defense Minister Israel Katz said the move grants them the recognition and…
IDF to Stand Down Northern Alert Units Starting Sunday
The IDF will begin releasing northern emergency defense units Thursday, with all personnel expected to stand down by Sunday. The decision follows the US-Iran ceasefire and a chang…