Haim Katz
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
Power struggles emerge in Netanyahu's Likud internal elections ahead of national primaries
Israeli gov't approves 2026 health cm'tee to approve medications, tech with NIS 650 budget
Following heated debate, vote to raise allotments for the disabled delayed
Labor and Social Services Minister Haim Katz attended the discussion, along with Avi Nissenkoren, head of the Histadrut, to present legislation that would cement increases in disability allotments.
Disability allotments to increase by NIS 2 billion in 2018
People with disabilities receive an allotment of some NIS 2,343 per month - while the minimum wage stands at NIS 5,300.
Israeli Police uncover new cases of elderly abuse in nursing homes
Video footage of abuse of elderly residents, some in their 90s, at two nursing homes in Petah Tikvah and in Rehovot, was released by police.
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Ministers to vote on bill to raise disability benefits
Currently, people with severe disabilities receive an allotment of NIS 2,343 per month – less than half the minimum wage.
‘PM, Katz have conflict of interest on police bill’
The bill in question stops police officers from making recommendations to the attorney- general as to whether to indict or not at the end of the highest-profile investigations.
Litzman tells Netanyahu he will resign Sunday over Shabbat construction
Netanyahu has been negotiating with Litzman to find a compromise, as has Labor Minister Haim Katz, with Israel railways.
Netanyahu coalition under threat over railway repairs on Shabbat
Israel Railways said that, unlike last week when a similar crisis was averted by using non-Jewish workers, this weekend more than 100 engineers and technicians who are Jewish are essential.
Netanyahu turns to non-Jews to solve Haredi-sparked coalition crisis
Health Minister Ya’acov Litzman [United Torah Judaism] announced on Friday that he will quit should work continue during the Shabbat.
Beduin dig in against government’s intention to crack down on polygamy
Polygamy has been illegal in Israel since 1977, but in practice, authorities have looked the other way. Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked has spearheaded a cabinet plan against it.
Labor minister questioned for the third time in IAI corruption probe
Yair Katz was arrested on March 22, on suspicion of granting benefits to IAI employees in exchange for their joining the Likud party.