Israel Katz
Israel Katz is an Israeli lawmaker and member of the Likud Party. He currently serves as the country's defense minister, having previously served as this government's foreign minister and energy minister.
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.
Egypt is expected to block Global March to Gaza, Israel Katz says
Katz clarified that if Egypt fails to stop the pro-Palestinian group, the IDF would take the necessary measures to prevent them from entering Gaza.
Israeli gov't rolls out new program for 3,000 haredi conscripts
Not a traitor: Israel's Right must stop the character assassination of Yair Golan - opinion
Greta Thunberg among voluntarily deported activists, eight remain in detention
From Europe to Asia: Why Israel’s defense tech is in high demand - analysis
In 2024, Israel hit a record $14.7 billion in defense exports, driven by European demand for its advanced, battle-proven systems and strengthened by global partnerships.
Defense Minister Israel Katz sets up committee to probe Army Radio
The committee, which will review the station’s future, will be chaired by retired Maj.-Gen. Yiftach Ron-Tal.
Syria accuses Israel of escalation following Daraa strike
The IDF's Northern Command believes that Hamas terrorists based in Syria, encouraged by Hamas leadership, launched the rockets.
Defense Ministry awards security prize to 'movie-like' systems behind Nasrallah killing
"These are capabilities you only see in movies, which made a decisive contribution before the campaign against our enemies, and some even helped in the elimination of Nasrallah,” Israel Katz said.
'Don’t threaten us with sanctions': Katz visits West Bank as new settlements approved
Katz also criticized French President Emmanuel Macron and others who support the recognition of a Palestinian state, saying such efforts would be meaningless.
WATCH: IDF troops destroy Hamas military assets in schools throughout Gaza
Over 800 explosive devices and other weapons that had been hidden throughout Gaza have been found and confiscated.
Israel approves 22 West Bank settlements amid war with Hamas, pressure for Palestinian state
Legal Affairs correspondent Sarah Ben-Nun explains the context of settlement approval, touching on expansion during the Israel-Hamas War, IDF operations in the West Bank, and more.
Gov't approves establishment of 22 new West Bank settlements
The decision includes plans to renew settlement activity in northern Samaria and develop new communities along the Jordan Valley border.
Gov't to advance deportation of terrorists with Israeli citizenship, Katz says
Ofir Katz noted that he had been fighting for this legislation for two years, calling the move "historic.”
Israel destroys Houthis' final aircraft in strike on Saana International Airport
Defense Minister Israel Katz said that Israel was in the process of instituting an aerial and naval blockade on the Houthis.
Katz blocks IDF MAG from speaking to lawyers association
Questions are rising whether the government is trying to silence progress on criminal probes against soldiers.
