Ofir Katz
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Ofir Katz, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Shas Leader Aryeh Deri Backs Likud Candidates Supporting Haredi Interests Ahead of Primaries
Shas leader Aryeh Deri is backing Likud MKs Boaz Bismuth, Hanoch Milwitsky, Ofir Katz, and Avichai Boaron in the upcoming primaries for their support of Haredi interests, directin…
Ohana and Gottlieb Lead Likud Primary Poll, Katz Falls to Second Ten
A poll among Likud members shows Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana and MK Tali Gottlieb leading the party's primary rankings, with Defense Minister Israel Katz falling to 13th despite a…
Dan Illouz Quits Likud Over Draft Law Disputes, Joins Yisrael Beiteinu
Dan Illouz resigned from Likud over disagreements on military draft exemption laws and joined Yisrael Beiteinu. He criticized Likud for abandoning core values and expressed confid…
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…
Concerns Rise Over Infiltration Attempts in Likud Primaries Amid Growing Ultra-Orthodox Influence
Amid a surge of ultra-Orthodox membership in Likud, party officials warn Prime Minister Netanyahu of infiltration attempts by rival party activists aiming to influence the upcomin…
Netanyahu Forms Two Secret Advisory Forums for Security and Political Strategy
Prime Minister Netanyahu has created two secret advisory forums, one for security and one for political campaign strategy, meeting regularly with senior officials and reserve offi…
Businessman Oren Dobronski Joins Likud as Netanyahu’s First Reserved Candidate
Likud named businessman Oren Dobronski as Prime Minister Netanyahu’s first reserved candidate, focusing on AI leadership. The move follows a court ruling that upheld the cancellat…
Netanyahu Mobilizes Likud Leadership Amid Electoral Concerns Two Months Before Vote
With elections two and a half months away, Likud leaders, including Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana, warn of a difficult political situation if voting occurred now. In response, Prime…
Likud Expresses Growing Concern Over Election Prospects Amid Challenging Polls
Likud leaders, including Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana, express concern over poor poll results ahead of elections, with the right-wing bloc far from a majority. Prime Minister Netany…
Netanyahu Promotes Six Key Likud Figures Ahead of Party Primaries
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is promoting six key Likud figures to boost the party's media presence ahead of the primaries, holding briefings to align messaging and encourage…
MK Dan Illouz Joins Avigdor Lieberman's Yisrael Beiteinu After Leaving Likud
MK Dan Illouz leaves Likud and joins Avigdor Lieberman's Yisrael Beiteinu, criticizing Netanyahu and Likud leadership. Illouz will replace Eli Reali on the party list, with Lieber…
Israeli Coalition Condemns Supreme Court for Halting Budget Transfers to Ultra-Orthodox Parties
Israeli coalition leaders sharply criticized the Supreme Court's decision to freeze budget transfers to ultra-Orthodox parties, accusing it of judicial overreach and political bia…
Netanyahu Plans to Appoint Permanent Interior Minister Amid Election Period
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu plans to appoint a permanent Interior Minister during the election period after the High Court demanded a response to difficulties caused by the…
Avigdor Lieberman Urges Knesset to Convene During Recess for Immediate Conscription Law
Avigdor Lieberman has urged the Knesset to convene during the summer recess to pass a universal conscription law, following Prime Minister Netanyahu's shift against the temporary…
Israeli Coalition Pushes Additional 100 Million Shekels to Religious Institutions Despite Parliamentary Recess
The Israeli coalition is advancing nearly 100 million shekels in funding to religious institutions linked to ultra-Orthodox parties during the Knesset recess, despite opposition a…
Netanyahu Plans to Appoint Interior Minister, Leading Candidate Is Ofir Katz
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu plans to appoint Ofir Katz as Israel's Interior Minister after a long vacancy since October 2025, addressing delays in government actions includi…
Former MK Avihai Kara Leads Bill to Protect Small Businesses from Frivolous Class Actions
Former MK Avihai Kara is advancing a bipartisan bill in the Knesset to protect small businesses from abusive class action lawsuits by requiring prior notice and limiting damages…
Israeli Knesset to Vote on Law Allowing Continued Investment in Hedge Funds via Mutual Funds
The Israeli Knesset is voting on a law to allow continued investments in hedge funds through mutual funds, securing the sector's future after operating under temporary extensions…
About 40% of Likud Central Committee Members Support Netanyahu's Proposal on Party List Rules
Likud's central committee members are voting on Netanyahu's proposal to reserve eight key spots on the party's Knesset list and change primary rules. With about 40% turnout so far…
Stalled Israeli Legislation Threatens Solar Agro-Projects and Costs Developers Millions
A stalled Knesset bill delaying a temporary exemption from betterment tax on agro-solar projects threatens to impose heavy costs on developers, risking the collapse of solar initi…
Yesh Atid MK Ron Katz Resigns From Knesset, Replaced by Arab Youth Leader Mohammad Shoko
Yesh Atid MK Ron Katz resigns after 15 years, citing a need for a break, and is succeeded by Mohammad Shoko, an Arab youth leader and educator.
Likud Prepares to Cancel Primaries and Appoint Committee to Set Knesset List
Likud is preparing to cancel its upcoming primaries and instead appoint a committee led by Prime Minister Netanyahu to determine the Knesset candidate list, possibly due to securi…
Netanyahu Plans Cabinet Appointments to Ease Opposition to Likud Primary Cancellation
Prime Minister Netanyahu plans ministerial appointments to reduce Likud opposition to canceling party primaries, potentially selecting the Knesset list via committee amid security…
Israeli Lawmakers Ranked on Support for Reservists Ahead of Elections
The Reservists Lobby published an index ranking Israeli lawmakers on their support for reservists during the 25th Knesset, highlighting top performers Moshe Tur-Paz, Sharon Nir, a…
Netanyahu Considers Appointing Ofir Katz as Interior Minister in Caretaker Government
Prime Minister Netanyahu is considering appointing Ofir Katz as Israel's Interior Minister in the caretaker government, recognizing his key role in recent legislative deals and co…
Finance and Transportation Ministries Push Major Public Transport Reform Without Ultra-Orthodox Parties
The Israeli Finance and Transportation Ministries are pushing a major public transport reform law without ultra-Orthodox party support after they blocked its vote before the Kness…
Parliamentary Advisors Secure Major Employment Gains After Silent Protest in Knesset
Parliamentary advisors in the Israeli Knesset ended a silent protest by securing significant employment improvements, including higher subsidies and meal provisions, after threate…
Opposition Leader Merav Ben Ari Reflects on Challenges and Achievements Amid Israel's Political Turmoil
Merav Ben Ari, Yesh Atid opposition leader, reflects on the opposition's efforts to block controversial coalition laws and maintain democratic integrity amid Israel's political cr…
Israeli Knesset Concludes Term After Passing Social Laws and Stalling Others for Small Citizens
The 25th Israeli Knesset ended its term after passing key social laws benefiting soldiers, veterans, and families, while several important bills, including the October 7 massacre…
Knesset Approves Law Allowing Separate Academic Tracks for Religious Students
The Knesset passed a law allowing universities to offer separate graduate study tracks for religious students, reversing a Supreme Court ban. The bill aims to enable religious men…
MK Sharren Haskel Files Urgent Petition to Supreme Court Over Committee Chair's Delay
MK Sharren Haskel filed an urgent Supreme Court petition demanding the Knesset Committee immediately discuss her request to split from the New Hope faction after its merger with L…
Israeli Finance and Transportation Ministries Urge Passage of Metropolitan Transport Reform Amid Haredi Opposition
Israeli Finance and Transportation Ministries warn that canceling the metropolitan transport reform bill, opposed by Haredi parties, will cost billions and maintain high parking f…
Israeli Knesset Passes Gender Segregation Law in Academia Amid Controversy
The Israeli Knesset passed a law permitting gender segregation in higher education, completing a political deal with ultra-Orthodox parties, amid opposition protests. Concurrently…
Israeli Knesset Unanimously Passes Combat Stress Disorder Law with Dedicated Funding
The Israeli Knesset unanimously passed a law officially defining combat stress disorder and mandating tailored treatment for affected veterans, allocating 45 million shekels for i…
Local Government Chair Urges Knesset to Approve Metropolitan Authorities Law to Ease Traffic
Chaim Bibas, head of Israel's Local Government Center, urged the Knesset to approve the Metropolitan Authorities Law to reduce traffic by empowering three regional authorities. He…
MK Gafni Demands Government Action on Haredi Kindergarten Pay Before Supporting Attorney General Powers Bill
MK Moshe Gafni of United Torah Judaism demands government approval of salary supplements for Haredi kindergarten teachers before supporting a bill limiting the Attorney General's…
Israel’s Major Public Transport Reform Faces Delay Amid Haredi Pressure
Israel’s key public transport reform law, designed to decentralize management to metropolitan authorities, faces delays amid Haredi political pressure and a crowded legislative sc…
Netanyahu Faces Internal Criticism Over Likud’s Reserved Knesset Slots Ahead of August Primaries
Likud’s Constitution Committee approved Prime Minister Netanyahu’s proposal to reserve eight Knesset slots ahead of August 17 primaries, sparking internal criticism. MK David Bita…
Haredi Parties Demand Freeze on Arrests Law Before Other Legislation Amid Clash with Religious Zionists
Haredi parties are demanding the Freeze on Arrests Law be prioritized in the Knesset amid a legislative clash with Religious Zionists, who promote the Metropolitan Area Law. The d…
Israeli Knesset Passes Basic Law on Torah Study Amid Controversy
The Israeli Knesset passed the Basic Law: Torah Study with a 63-52 vote amid intense coalition efforts before the session ends. The law recognizes Torah study as a fundamental val…
Israeli Parliament Passes Historic Bill Granting Official Status to Combat Veterans with PTSD
The Israeli Knesset committee approved a historic bill officially recognizing combat veterans with PTSD, expanding their rights and providing dedicated treatment. The law also ext…
Israeli Knesset Sets October 27, 2026 Election Date Amid Final Legislative Push
Israel's coalition has set the 26th Knesset elections for October 27, 2026, with the Knesset dissolving on July 17. Ahead of dissolution, key laws including the Basic Law on Torah…
Knesset Approves First Reading of Combat Shock Victims Bill Granting Legal Status
The Knesset committee approved the first reading of a law granting combat shock victims official legal status, personalized treatment, and expanded benefits.
Israeli Knesset Committee Approves Second and Third Readings of Yeshiva Students' Arrest Freeze Law
The Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee approved the "Arrests Law" to freeze the detention of yeshiva students, amid legal criticism and coalition disputes. Final votes…
Knesset Debate on Yeshiva Students' Military Service Erupts in Heated Clash
A Knesset committee debate on a bill regulating yeshiva students' military service turned into a heated clash, leading to a recess. Minister Yitzhak Goldknopf's claim that there a…
Likud MK Dan Illouz Quits Party Primaries Over Haredi Policy Disputes
Likud MK Dan Illouz announced he will not run in the party's upcoming primaries after clashing over controversial Haredi-related laws. His departure, following Yuli Edelstein's ex…
Netanyahu and Ultra-Orthodox Deal Nears Completion Without Legislative Fast-Tracking
The Knesset is set to pass six bills before dissolving but will skip the usual legislative fast-tracking to prioritize controversial coalition laws. Ultra-Orthodox leaders agreed…
Likud Committee Debates Primaries Reform Ahead of August Elections
The Likud Constitution Committee held a contentious meeting on primary election reforms ahead of August 4, 2026, primaries. Proposals on reserved slots and election methods will b…
