Israel Katz
Katz awards Soroka Medical Center with Defense Minister’s Shield for support of soldiers during war
The Shield is a prestigious annual award honoring institutions that demonstrate exceptional support for IDF reservists and recognize initiatives that assist them and their families.
Women's integration into IDF 'disaster': Rabbis send letter to Netanyahu demanding intervention
UN Security Council to discuss recent Israeli West Bank policies in urgent meeting
Gov’t approves 2nd weekly move to reorder West Bank
Is recent police rally against Jewish extremist violence in West Bank sufficient? - analysis
As Jewish extremist violence escalates in Israel, a new police task force takes action. With initial signs of success, can this unit sustain its progress and curb violence in the West Bank?
After standoff, Katz approves Zamir's IDF air force, navy chief appointments
After months of delays, IDF Chief Eyal Zamir secures Defense Minister Katz’s approval for new air force and navy chiefs amid ongoing political tensions over military appointments.
US accuses Israel of 'provoking' Arab nations as Katz says 'no intention' to resettle Gaza
"The more Israel provokes, the less the Arab countries want to work with them," US officials told The Jerusalem Post.
Jerusalem in danger of October 7-style invasion due to failed border security, special report says
Israel ignoring lessons from Hamas's invasion from Gaza • IDF lookouts still stationed too close to border • Lack of coordination between Shin Bet, IDF, Israel Police regarding West Bank checkpoints
Israel's Supreme Court to hear petitions against Army Radio's closure in January
By the time the High Court hearing takes place in late January, elements of the dismantling process may already be underway.
Defense Minister Katz retracts claim Israel will resettle northern Gaza with Nahal nucleus groups
“There are opportunities here that have not existed for a very long time,” Israel's defense minister said, contradicting previous statements by PM Netanyahu.
Israel's Army Radio was an exception to the global military broadcasting standard - comment
Many democracies do have military broadcasting, but it is typically aimed at serving troops, often overseas, not operating as a mainstream competitor in the domestic news ecosystem.
Israeli gov't approves Army Radio shutdown, commander vows to fight closure
Army Radio commander Tal Lev-Ram has said that he would fight the closure, which Defense Minister Israel Katz has pushed for, before the High Court of Justice.
Army Radio closure would restrict freedom of expression in Israel, attorney-general warns
Should the government's decision pass, Army Radio, which has been broadcasting for 75 years, would cease its operations at the very latest by March 1.
IDF chief Eyal Zamir tries to wear down Israel Katz on next Navy chief pick
IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir urged the defense minister to swiftly approve his nominee for navy chief, escalating a months long dispute over senior appointments.
