Israel Katz
'Mocks voters': Tally Gotliv blasts 'despicable' Likud decision to reserve slot for Israel Katz
Posting on social media, the Likud lawmaker said the defense minister was "terribly afraid of the primaries' results," slamming what she called a "despicable step that mocks Likud voters."
Netanyahu reserves Likud slot for Katz, two other ministers, cites need for 'defense, not politics'
Israel Katz orders IDF probe into alleged mistreatment of wounded soldiers at Rambam hospital
Wounded IDF soldiers allegedly mistreated, denied water by Arab Rambam staff, brother claims
'Zero tolerance': Katz bans Omri Ronen from IDF service following reserve duty refusal remarks
Ronen, who joined The Democrats Party in February, is a leader of the Brothers and Sisters in Arms organization, having participated in protests against the government’s judicial reform.
'Committed to protecting Israel from every threat': Katz confirms he spoke with Hegseth on Iran war
Katz also briefed Hegseth onIsrael’s operations against terrorist groups operating in Syria, Gaza, and Lebanon.
Israel Katz's populist push to pardon Elor Azaria puts Israel at serious risk - comment
Azaria was not convicted of mere "negligent homicide", but of manslaughter for his actions in 2016.
Katz requests pardon for Elor Azaria, convicted of killing incapacitated Palestinian attacker
The IDF position is contrary to the defense minister's, Katz notes in Azaria's pardon request • Request seeks to expunge criminal record after Azaria was released from prison in 2018
IDF chief Zamir clashes with Netanyahu, Katz over bill exempting haredi draft dodgers from arrests
In a sharply worded letter, Zamir said the haredi exemption law would harm recruitment and create serious security risks for the IDF.
Shin Bet begins probe into leak of wartime intel. to media outlet under pressure from Netanyahu
Since there was no intention to question journalists about the leak, but only members of the defense establishment, the Shin Bet ruled that there is no need to obtain the A-G's approval.
Withdrawal cannot be a gesture of faith: US, Israel must align on Lebanon - editorial
“We did not ask anyone’s permission to enter Lebanon, and we do not need permission to stay in Lebanon,” Israel Katz said, adding that Israeli forces would remain until Hezbollah is disarmed.
'We do not need permission': Katz rejects Trump's claim that Israel will withdraw from Lebanon
"We did not ask anyone's permission to enter Lebanon, and we do not need permission to stay in Lebanon," Katz stated.
US Defense Secretary Hegseth cancels visit to Israel following Iran strikes, source tells 'Post'
Hegseth, who is in Ankara alongside US President Donald Trump for the NATO summit, was expected to make a brief visit against the backdrop of the American strikes against Iran.
IDF reservist severely wounded during altercation with terrorist near Bint Jbail
According to Army Radio, two other soldiers were lightly wounded in the incident but did not need to be evacuated to the hospital for treatment.
