Israel Katz

IDF chief says finger 'on the trigger' as Tehran threat looms over Middle East

Zamir said that the IDF's metaphorical finger was "on the trigger" if its enemies were to make any operational change.

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir seen on November 3, 2025
Ghassan Duhine and members of the Abu Shabab anti-Hamas Gaza militia.

Anti-Hamas Gaza militia leader says group readying for next phase after dismantling tunnels

Defense Minister Israel Katz presented the 2026 “Defense Minister’s Shield” to Soroka Medical Center.

Katz awards Soroka Medical Center with Defense Minister’s Shield for support of soldiers during war

 There is a high demand for combat roles among women in the November-December 2023 draft

Women's integration into IDF 'disaster': Rabbis send letter to Netanyahu demanding intervention


Israel must take opportunity to open ties with Lebanon, Syria to confront Hezbollah - editorial

The two adversaries are signaling openness to a different relationship with Israel, and it is imperative that Jerusalem grasp the opportunity with both hands.

A Hezbollah supporter holds a Palestinian flag and a cutout image of late Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah at a ceremony held by Hezbollah to commemorate the first anniversary of Nasrallah's killing by Israel, on the outskirts of Beirut, Lebanon, September 27, 2025.

'Regards from Metzad': Jewish extremists commit arson, attack Palestinians in West Bank

One Palestinian was severely injured in the attack, and another was moderately injured. 

Israeli settlers riot at a Palestinian village in the West Bank, setting fire to cars and homes, on November 17, 2025

Netanyahu: Syrian President Sharaa came back from meeting with Trump 'inflated'

Netanyahu also confirmed recent reports of a Russian delegation visiting southern Syria, near its border with Israel. 

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at a 40 signatures debate, at the plenum hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on November 10, 2025.

Miriam Feirberg, legendary Netanya mayor, dies at 74 after battle with serious illness

Opposition leader Yair Lapid noted her contribution to Netanya while Haifa Mayor Yona Yahav, Culture and Sports Minister Miki Zohar, and Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar also offered their condolences. 

Netanya mayor Miriam Feirberg.

Netanyahu leads meeting on West Bank riots, Katz defends axing administrative detention for Jews

IDF's Central Command chief: Conventional solutions for hilltop youth insufficient • Israel Katz: Administrative detentions only increased hatred and violence

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz seen in the Knesset plenum, December 16, 2024

WATCH: Netanyahu, Katz, gov't officials tour southern Syria amid reports of security deal

The Syrian Foreign Ministry released a statement condemning the visit, calling it a "serious violation of Syria's sovereignty and territorial integrity."

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir a tour of southern Syria with other government and military officials, November 19, 2025

Israel advances sweeping reforms to boost, streamline defense exports

With global demand for Israeli technologies rising, the Ministry of Defense is introducing a streamlined framework to boost competitiveness

An Israeli Air Force plane utilized in the October 2024 strike against Iranian military infrastructure.

‘Stage two’ of Karhi’s controversial broadcasting bill proposes radio reform

Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi launches "stage two" of his media overhaul with a plan to reshape Israel’s radio market, despite legal warnings and mounting opposition.

Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi seen at a plenum session at the assembly hall of the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem on October 22, 2025

Defense Minister Katz finally condemns Jewish extremist violence against Palestinians

Katz's condemnation came months after a spike in such attacks, six days after a new mass attack last week, and after yet another mass attack earlier Monday.

Defense Minister Israel Katz attends the state ceremony marking 52 years since the Yom Kippur War, held at the military cemetery at Jerusalem's Mount Herzl, on October 5, 2025.

Mount Hermon, Gaza statehood: Katz outlines Israel's firm stance in Trump negotiations

Katz and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will certainly reject, for the foreseeable future, any concrete attempts to establish a Palestinian state.

Minister of Defence Israel Katz visits the Mahaneh Yehudah Market in Jerusalem, on September 2, 2025.