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Ofir Katz

Israeli-media coverage mentioning Ofir Katz, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.

Politics4 days ago

Netanyahu Plans to Appoint New Interior Minister Soon, Considering Non-MK Candidate

Prime Minister Netanyahu is set to appoint a new Interior Minister soon after a year-long vacancy, coordinating with Shas leader Aryeh Deri. Leading candidates include Ofir Katz…

Politics4 days ago

Likud Primaries Show Grassroots Voters Reward Hard Work Over Political Deals

In the recent Likud primaries, grassroots members favored candidates with proven dedication and results over those backed by political deals. Minister Eli Cohen won decisively, hi…

Politics5 days ago

Likud Primaries Reveal Strong Support for Judicial Reform and Netanyahu Leadership

The Likud primaries revealed strong support among party members for judicial reform and Prime Minister Netanyahu’s leadership, rewarding loyal candidates and sidelining dissenters…

Politics6 days ago·4 outlets

Likud Primaries Yield Few New Faces in Top 26, Netanyahu’s Reserved Slots Key

The Likud primaries concluded with few new candidates entering the top 26 list, aside from Netanyahu’s reserved slot for Oren Dobronski. Regional winners and newcomers mostly rank…

Likud Primaries Yield Few New Faces in Top 26, Netanyahu’s Reserved Slots Key
Politics6 days ago

KKL Workers' Committee Gains Power Through Secret Housing and Political Pressure in Israel

The Jewish National Fund's (KKL) workers' committee in Israel wields significant power through a secret housing pool in Tel Aviv and political pressure on employees to join Likud…

KKL Workers' Committee Gains Power Through Secret Housing and Political Pressure in Israel
Politics6 days ago

Netanyahu Faces New Political Challenges After Likud Primaries Ahead of October Elections

Following the Likud primaries at Bloomfield Stadium, Prime Minister Netanyahu prepares for the October 27 elections amid challenges including low female representation and right-w…

Politics6 days ago

MK Moshe Saada Achieves Rare Success in Likud Primaries Without Senior Role

MK Moshe Saada ranked 11th in the Likud primaries, narrowly missing the top ten by 33 votes, despite holding no senior government role. His strong grassroots support highlights hi…

Politics7 days ago

Likud Coalition Chair Ofir Katz Secures 10th Spot, Eyes General Election Victory

Ofir Katz, Likud coalition chairman, secured 10th place in the party primaries with over 35,000 votes and pledged to work towards Likud and right-wing victory in the upcoming gene…

Politics7 days ago·5 outlets

Likud Primaries Highlight Three Key Winners: Eli Cohen, Almog Cohen, and Ofir Katz

In the Likud party primaries, Energy Minister Eli Cohen secured the top spot after Netanyahu, Coalition Chairman Ofir Katz rose to tenth place, and Deputy Minister Almog Cohen mad…

Likud Primaries Highlight Three Key Winners: Eli Cohen, Almog Cohen, and Ofir Katz
Politics7 days ago

Netanyahu Praises Likud Primary Results, Highlights New Faces and Unity Ahead of 2026 Elections

Benjamin Netanyahu welcomed the Likud party's 2026 primary results, praising the inclusion of new candidates and the democratic voting process. The finalized list features Netanya…

Politics7 days ago

Netanyahu Wins Likud Leadership Battle Despite Some Setbacks in Primaries

Benjamin Netanyahu won the overall Likud primaries despite losing some individual races, maintaining control over the party's direction and key list spots ahead of elections.

Politics7 days ago·3 outlets

Likud Primaries: Eli Cohen Leads as Amir Ohana and Yariv Levin Follow

Eli Cohen leads the Likud primaries with Amir Ohana and Yariv Levin following, while Nir Barkat edges out Zeev Elkin for a key spot. Several candidates, including Hanoch Milvitsky…

Likud Primaries: Eli Cohen Leads as Amir Ohana and Yariv Levin Follow
Politics7 days ago

Likud MK Tali Gottlieb Claims Netanyahu's Circle Tried to Undermine Her in Primaries

Likud MK Tali Gottlieb secured a realistic Knesset list spot in the August 2026 primaries but accused Prime Minister Netanyahu's advisers of trying to undermine her. Despite this…

Likud MK Tali Gottlieb Claims Netanyahu's Circle Tried to Undermine Her in Primaries
Politics7 days ago·4 outlets

Likud Primaries Deliver Surprises with Almog Cohen's Rise and Nir Barkat's Struggle

Likud's primaries saw Deputy Minister Almog Cohen rise rapidly to eighth place, Coalition Chairman Ofir Katz secure fifth, and MK Tali Gottlieb finish twelfth. Former Jerusalem Ma…

Politics7 days ago

Eli Cohen Leads Early Vote Count with Miri Regev as Top Female Candidate

With about a quarter of votes counted, Eli Cohen leads by over 1,000 votes, and Miri Regev is the highest-ranking woman on the list.

Eli Cohen Leads Early Vote Count with Miri Regev as Top Female Candidate
PoliticsAug 17, 2026

Haredi Factions Reveal Endorsed Candidates for Likud Primaries

The Gur and Sanz Hasidic sects revealed their endorsed candidates for the Likud party primaries, backing several overlapping and distinct candidates. Thousands of Haredi voters pa…

Haredi Factions Reveal Endorsed Candidates for Likud Primaries
PoliticsAug 16, 2026

Economy Minister Barakett Denied Meeting with Netanyahu Amid Leadership Rift in Likud

Economy Minister Nir Barakett's request for a meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu was rejected amid reports Barakett tried to oust Netanyahu after the October 7 Hamas attack. Ne…

PoliticsAug 16, 2026·2 outlets

Likud's Ofir Katz Vows to Complete Judicial Reform If Party Forms Next Government

Likud coalition chairman Ofir Katz said the current government was too cautious on judicial reform and pledged to complete the legislation if Likud leads the next government, dism…

PoliticsAug 16, 2026·1 outlets

Itamar Ben Gvir Reveals Four Likud Ministers and MPs Asked to Join Otzma Yehudit Ahead of Primaries

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir revealed that four Likud ministers and four MKs sought to join his Otzma Yehudit party ahead of the Likud primaries, citing his party's…

PoliticsAug 15, 2026

Likud Faces Intense Primaries Battle Amid Judicial Reform Debate

Likud's primaries on Monday feature 124 candidates competing for about 40 national list spots amid intense campaigning and judicial reform debates. Several incumbents withdrew due…

PoliticsAug 13, 2026·2 outlets

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…

PoliticsAug 12, 2026·2 outlets

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…

PoliticsAug 12, 2026

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…

PoliticsAug 12, 2026·2 outlets

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…

Netanyahu Uses Oren Dovratonsky's List Spot to Undermine Nir Barkat Amid Leadership Coup Attempt
PoliticsAug 11, 2026·2 outlets

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…

Concerns Rise Over Infiltration Attempts in Likud Primaries Amid Growing Ultra-Orthodox Influence
PoliticsAug 10, 2026·2 outlets

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…

PoliticsAug 10, 2026

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…

PoliticsAug 10, 2026

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…

PoliticsAug 10, 2026

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…

PoliticsAug 9, 2026·3 outlets

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…

PoliticsAug 5, 2026·5 outlets

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…

MK Dan Illouz Joins Avigdor Lieberman's Yisrael Beiteinu After Leaving Likud
PoliticsAug 5, 2026

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…

PoliticsAug 3, 2026·2 outlets

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…

Netanyahu Plans to Appoint Permanent Interior Minister Amid Election Period
PoliticsAug 3, 2026

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…

PoliticsJul 31, 2026

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…

PoliticsJul 29, 2026

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…

PoliticsJul 29, 2026

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…

Former MK Avihai Kara Leads Bill to Protect Small Businesses from Frivolous Class Actions
EconomyJul 28, 2026

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…

Israeli Knesset to Vote on Law Allowing Continued Investment in Hedge Funds via Mutual Funds
PoliticsJul 27, 2026·2 outlets

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…

About 40% of Likud Central Committee Members Support Netanyahu's Proposal on Party List Rules
EconomyJul 26, 2026

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…

Stalled Israeli Legislation Threatens Solar Agro-Projects and Costs Developers Millions
PoliticsJul 26, 2026

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.

PoliticsJul 24, 2026

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…

Likud Prepares to Cancel Primaries and Appoint Committee to Set Knesset List
PoliticsJul 23, 2026·2 outlets

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…

Netanyahu Plans Cabinet Appointments to Ease Opposition to Likud Primary Cancellation
PoliticsJul 19, 2026

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…

PoliticsJul 19, 2026·2 outlets

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…

Netanyahu Considers Appointing Ofir Katz as Interior Minister in Caretaker Government
PoliticsJul 19, 2026·2 outlets

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…

Finance and Transportation Ministries Push Major Public Transport Reform Without Ultra-Orthodox Parties
PoliticsJul 17, 2026·2 outlets

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…

Parliamentary Advisors Secure Major Employment Gains After Silent Protest in Knesset
PoliticsJul 16, 2026

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…