Israel Katz is an Israeli lawmaker and member of the Likud Party. He currently serves as the country's defense minister, having previously served as this government's foreign minister and energy minister.
Katz has served many other ministerial roles in the past, specifically as transportation minister, agriculture minister, intelligence minister, and finance minister.
He is considered a hardliner in Israeli politics regarding peace and security, supporting settlements and West Bank annexation, but has also advocated for the establishment of an autonomous Palestinian entity.
"The draft legislation has not been submitted for my review," the attorney general's statement read.
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One of them is an intelligence investigation into how Hamas prepared for the war, and it is expected to serve as the factual evidence for understanding the failures of Military Intelligence.
Al-Hayya reportedly takes helm of Hamas's al-Qassam Brigades • IDF strikes terrorists in Gaza, journalists reported among those hit
Katz stated that there would be "no Hamas governance in Gaza," adding that this will be an entirely different reality.
After a discussion with the military, Katz instructed the IDF to provide families with the full communication recordings from the day of the massacre.
Iran claims Israel's admission of assassinating former Hamas leader Haniyeh justifies its October missile attack, escalating diplomatic tensions after Katz's recent statements.
Katz threatens to assassinate group’s leaders •IDF fighting continues in Gaza • Israel buys more Arrow air defense missiles.
Hagari said that his statements "overstepped" his authority and that he was rightfully reprimanded for them
Katz's comments came just hours after the Israeli air force intercepted a drone launched from Yemen that was headed toward Israel.
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