Israel Katz
Gov’t approves 2nd weekly move to reorder West Bank
Most of the world has slammed the West Bank changes, but the PM has faced little public pushback from Trump himself.
Israel Aerospace Industries delivers 350th fighter jet wing for F-35 to Lockheed Martin
Security Cabinet approves measures expanding Israeli control in West Bank
As Iran distracts Trump, Netanyahu leaves Smotrich, Katz to announce West Bank changes - analysis
Israel approves $1.9B aid package for reserve soldiers
The reservists, said Netanyahu, “are on the front lines, and we stand with them and will continue to support them.”
Israel Katz publishes IDF chief's letter warning of manpower shortage amid haredi draft debate
Zamir sent the letter after attacks on the government for failing to push for haredim to draft into the IDF in large numbers.
Next years 'critical' for Israel's earthquake preparedness, Israel Katz warns
After two recent earthquakes, Defense Minister Israel Katz ordered a multi year plan to fortify strategic sites, upgrade warnings, and clarify emergency authority roles.
Iran, Turkey must forget 'dreams of empires,' Israel Katz warns at summit with Greek counterpart
Jerusalem is on high alert for a variety of imminent threat scenarios, the defense minister stressed, in a clear reference to the stand-off with Iran.
IDF admits failure to sufficiently reduce Jewish violence against West Bank Palestinians
New electronic bracelets have been so far ineffective
Magnitude 3.7 earthquake strikes northern Israel, Defense Minister calls emergency meeting
Defense Minister Israel Katz called for the Home Front Command and the National Emergency Management Authority to develop a multi-year plan to address earthquake preparedness.
Knesset to pass increased benefits for orphans of IDF soldiers, Katz announces
First, the new law will give recognition to children of soldiers as "orphans" for certain rights as long as the parent died before the age of 30.
Forum Dvorah demands clear support for women in combat as IDF gender debate escalates
On Sunday, dozens of Golani Brigade soldiers and officers walked out of a large conference hall to protest female soldiers singing at the ceremony.
Shutting down Army Radio is a blow to Israeli democracy - opinion
In the battle for the country’s future, shutting down Army Radio would be a serious blow to the fundamental rights of Israel’s citizens
Prime Minister, Defense Minister visit women-led farm in the Negev
The agricultural site is operated by young women from HaShomer HaChadash
