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