Israel Katz
New Jordan security fence could be done in early 2028
In November 2024, Defense Minister Israel Katz announced that he had won a years-long battle to get authority to build a new high-tech border fence with Jordan to block smuggling.
Iran plotting to assassinate Syria’s President Ahmed al-Sharaa, IDF sources warn
IDF condemns incitement graffiti at Army Radio building in Jaffa
IDF: Staying in West Bank refugee camps will quell lone-wolf terror
Katz instructs IDF to prepare to resume combat in Gaza as Hamas refuses to disarm
Defense Minister Israel Katz told the IDF to prepare for renewed fighting in Gaza as talks stall and Hamas refuses to disarm.
WATCH: Katz urges invasion of West Bank refugee camps as Trump calls for restraint
Katz said expanded IDF control of West Bank camps reduced terror, despite US calls to curb military activity.
IDF troops find Gaza tunnel after rain, flood-induced landslides reveal terror site, 'Post' learns
The tunnel was located approximately 800 meters from the border, near Kibbutz Kissufim, and is entirely within Israel's side of the Yellow Line.
Israel to allow daylight pilgrimage at Joseph’s tomb for first time in 25 years
Until now, visits have taken place almost exclusively at night, coordinated by the Israeli military and conducted under heavy security escort.
High Court freezes government move to shutter Army Radio pending ruling
Defense Minister Israel Katz announced the decision to shutter the military broadcaster last week, with the closure slated to take effect in March.
All steps to shutter Army Radio should be halted, A-G urges, in opposition to gov’t decision
“The decision is laden with errors,” Baharav-Miara said, noting that the court is expected to hear the case by the end of January.
Katz alleges Army Radio workers misled High Court in bid to halt closure
In a response to the High Court, Defense Minister Katz accused Army Radio workers of presenting false claims amid legal challenges to the station’s closure.
Is Army Radio a threat to Israel’s democracy? - opinion
We were, and still are, concerned over the undemocratic elements in Galatz broadcasting and the proven biased media personnel involved.
Two murdered, two wounded in combined terror attack in three sites in northern Israel
The first victim was Shimshon Mordechai, a 68-year-old man who was run over near Beit She'an. The terrorist then fled in a vehicle, exiting it to kill 18-year-old Aviv Maor on Route 71.
Israel 'will never withdraw from Gaza,' Katz stresses despite US anger on settlement rhetoric
"A large area of Gaza will be surrounded to protect settlements," Defense Minister Israel Katz said. "In my vision and in due time, Nahal nucleus groups will be established in the northern part."
Is recent police rally against Jewish extremist violence in West Bank sufficient? - analysis
As Jewish extremist violence escalates in Israel, a new police task force takes action. With initial signs of success, can this unit sustain its progress and curb violence in the West Bank?
