Israel Katz

Israel Katz is an Israeli lawmaker and member of the Likud Party. He currently serves as the country's foreign minister after serving as energy minister for two years in a rotation deal with Eli Cohen.

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.

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Israel’s diplomatic struggles: Hasbara, antisemitism, and the need for clear strategy

The main address for hasbara should be the Foreign Affairs Ministry. Israel Katz replaced Eli Cohen to become minister.

By TOVA HERZL
17/11/2024

Israel Katz confirms issuing of 7,000 IDF draft notices to haredi recruits

Katz said he intended to hold an in-depth discussion with all relevant parties in order to "promote an agreed-upon solution."

15/11/2024

IAEA chief: Despite Iran attacks on Israel, no one should hit Tehran nuke facilities

IAEA chief Grossi urges restraint on Iran nuclear site attacks, meets Iran’s leaders amid talks on cooperation, as pressure mounts from Western diplomats.

  A haredi man and an IDF soldier pray at the Western Wall in Jerusalem, November 14, 2024

IDF issues a thousand draft notices for haredi recruits, 6,000 more planned

One thousand haredi IDF draft orders were sent out on Sunday, and 6,000 more are planned for the coming two months. However, the IDF is weak on arrests, leaving the real fight to the government.

Katz: 'We won’t agree to just any ceasefire, Hezbollah must withdraw beyond Litani River'

The United States is now seeking an enforcement mechanism that would ensure that the only armed body in that area would be the Lebanese Army.

Defense Minister Israel Katz not blocking IDF issuing 7,000 draft orders to haredim

Speculation spiked after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu replaced Gallant with Katz that the attempts to draft Haredim would be halted, given Netanyahu and the haredi coalition parties' opposition.

Defense Minister Katz: Time is right to hit Iran

Israel's incoming Defense Minister Yisrael Katz declared conditions are optimal for targeting Iran's nuclear program, citing recent successful Israeli airstrikes and broad national consensus.

IDF announces fallen soldier, Hezbollah fires 80 rocket barrage to Israel, wounding several

IDF intercepts missile from Yemen • Hezbollah attacks increase in North • IDF uncovers Hezbollah training center near UNIFIL post • Hamas offers Fatah responsibility of managing Gaza

Israel Katz inauguration speech: Hostages are Defense Ministry's top priority

Gallant, who also spoke, expressed gratitude and appreciation for the IDF commanders and soldiers, as well as members of the security forces, regular and reserve.

Gallant is the man for the job! Netanyahu, we deserve better

A true leader would find a way to bridge those gaps, would see the fractures in the society they are charged with leading and protecting, and tend to them - What we have seen is the opposite.

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