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.
Katz's instructions came after the IDF, on Sunday afternoon, took control of the Syrian side of Mount Hermon.
Tahrir also conducted his espionage work during wartime and gathered information on IDF operations and the locations of rocket impacts.
Rebels ousted pro-government forces from Hama, bringing the insurgents a major new victory after a lightning advance across northern Syria.
Hagari called the Feldstein bill "very dangerous to the IDF" and later apologized for the statements.
In an internal Hamas statement seen by Reuters, Hamas threatened to "neutralize" hostages if Israel were to carry out a hostage rescue operation.
Jewish extremists resisted the removal, including throwing rocks at soldiers and wounding two IDF troops.
Prime Minister Netanyahu: There is a ceasefire, but war is not over; IDF strikes Hezbollah in Syria, Hamas in Gaza
Defense minister's threat could lead to far more aggressive policy than IDF has discussed.
Axios reported that the Biden administration has been concerned that the ceasefire in Lebanon could unravel after Israel and Hezbollah exchanged fire in recent days, according to US officials.
Dr. Petri conveyed a message from Argentine President Dr. Javier Milei, reaffirming Argentina's strong support for Israel's right to self-defense.
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