Haim Katz
Likud lawmakers, ministers forbidden from running in regional primary slots, Likud court rules
The ruling blocked a move promoted by Netanyahu and the chairman of the party’s Constitution Committee, Minister Haim Katz, which had been approved by just a five votes majority.
High Court cancels Land Authority head's appointment due to connection to Smotrich
Israel unveils NIS 1.3 million budget for 34 new West Bank settlements in 'historic' move
High Court proposes canceling Eliyahu’s Israel Land Authority appointment
Likud postpones primaries to August amid debate over Netanyahu’s influence on party list
While no decision has been announced on allowing Netanyahu to control the first slots, the updated rules and procedures for the primaries are expected to be released on Thursday.
Elder fraud cases jump 61% in Israel as abuse reports rise, Welfare Ministry says
Of the cases where an elder was defrauded, 92% of the perpetrators were family members of the victim, with 48% their children and 33% their spouse.
New Karnei Shomron roof plan to add 6,000 homes, public infrastructure
Officials said the agreement could triple Karnei Shomron’s population, marking the first roof plan of its kind in the West Bank.
Hundreds of families join foster care system as government expands support
3,560 children are currently within Israel's foster care system, while a total of 905 disabled people, both children and adults, are cared for by the system.
Israel approves proposal to build permanent US embassy in Jerusalem
The approval was announced in a joint statement from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Minister of Foreign Affairs Gideon Sa’ar, and Construction and Housing Minister Haim Katz.
Over 1,700 Iran strike evacuees living in hotels after the start of Operation Rising Lion
Since the beginning of Operation Roaring Lion, approximately 1,700 people have been forced out of their homes and placed in hotels, needing approximately 950 rooms.
IMTM 2026 draws bigger crowds as Israel tests the first steps of tourism’s return
At the International Mediterranean Tourism Market (IMTM) 2026, the change was evident from the outset.There was a steady current of visitors moving between booths, and the exchanges felt purposeful.
Israel intends to name new Negev town after slain hostage Ran Gvili, Netanyahu announces
In the announcement, the prime minister said that one of the towns will be named Ranenim "after Israel’s hero, the late Ran Gvili."
Power struggles emerge in Netanyahu's Likud internal elections ahead of national primaries
The clashes over local and Central Committee seats are exposing power struggles ahead of the national primaries as political consultants play central roles on many competing lists.
Israeli gov't approves 2026 health cm'tee to approve medications, tech with NIS 650 budget
The delay in appointing the committee persisted in recent months due to the lack of a sitting health minister.
