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Israel Katz publishes IDF chief's letter warning of manpower shortage amid haredi draft debate

Zamir sent the letter after attacks on the government for failing to push for haredim to draft into the IDF in large numbers.

 Defense Minister Israel Katz and IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir. March 25, 2025.
Israeli security and rescue forces take part in an earthquake drill at Ziv Medical Center, Safed, northern Israel, December 23, 2025; illustrative.

Next years 'critical' for Israel's earthquake preparedness, Israel Katz warns

Defense Minister Israel Katz and his Greek counterpart Nikos Dendias inspect the honour guard, prior to their meeting in Athens Greece, January 20, 2026

Iran, Turkey must forget 'dreams of empires,' Israel Katz warns at summit with Greek counterpart

An attorney has urged the Shin Bet to act after three Jewish hilltop youth allegedly attacked a pregnant Arab woman in Jaffa, warning that settler violence is being shifted from the West Bank into Israel’s cities.

IDF admits failure to sufficiently reduce Jewish violence against West Bank Palestinians


Army Radio closure would restrict freedom of expression in Israel, attorney-general warns

Should the government's decision pass, Army Radio, which has been broadcasting for 75 years, would cease its operations at the very latest by March 1. 

 ATTORNEY-GENERAL Gali Baharav-Miara.

IDF chief Eyal Zamir tries to wear down Israel Katz on next Navy chief pick

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir urged the defense minister to swiftly approve his nominee for navy chief, escalating a months long dispute over senior appointments.

IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir (L) presents outgoing Planning Directorate chief V.-Adm. Eyal Harel (R) with a commemorative knife at a ceremony at the IDF's Kirya headquarters, Tel Aviv, December 21, 2025.

Oct. 7 probe, Army Radio: Israeli government tests limits of its executive power - analysis

The Ministerial Committee for Legislation will debate a bill on an inquiry on October 7, while the cabinet will decide on the closure of Army Radio on Monday.

People attend a protest against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his government at Habima Square in Tel Aviv, on December 20, 2025

Katz says gov't will approve shutdown of Army Radio today after 75 years of broadcasting

Defense Minister Israel Katz said he will seek government approval to close Army Radio (Galei Tzahal), a controversial decision opposed by the Israel Press Council.

Defense Minister Israel Katz over a backdrop of Army Radio building.

Israel's cabinet to vote on Army Radio closure proposal on Sunday

Defense Minister Israel Katz argued that the station’s original purpose as a platform serving IDF soldiers and their families has been overshadowed by political content.

 View of the IDF's Army Radio station headquarters in Jaffa, November 12, 2025

For first time, Bedouin-Israeli administratively detained for drone weapons smuggling

Defense Minister Israel Katz approved the administrative detention despite having ended the practice for Jewish-Israelis, even for violent offenses.

Drone being remotely controlled

Palestinian trash burning is a national security threat, ministers Katz, Smotrich declare

Reportedly, the Palestinians lack sufficient local landfills, and the arrangement is supposed to involve them using trucks to transport their trash to other locations.

 Fire at illegal trash dumping ground caused dangerous air pollution level in Binyamin region of the West Bank, on August 7, 2023.

Israel grants legal status to 19 West Bank settlements, including two vacated in 2005 disengagement

The move follows government approval on Wednesday for the construction of 764 housing units across three settlements in the West Bank.

An Israeli flag flutters, with Ma'aleh Adumim is visible in the background, in the West Bank, August 14, 2025.

Israeli gov't to vote on Army Radio shutdown later this month, Defense Minister Israel Katz says

Defense Minister Katz proposes closing Army Radio after 75 years, citing its shift from military service. The plan sparks legal challenges and raises concerns over press freedom.

 View of the IDF's Army Radio station headquarters in Jaffa, November 12, 2025

New IDF chief lawyer Maj.-Gen. Offir visits Gaza front lines for legal assessment

"It was important to me, after entering office, to get up close to the reality and challenges which our soldiers and commanders confront on the southern front of the conflict," said Offir.

Maj.-Gen. Itay Offir looks on with IIDF Southern Command Chief Maj.-Gen. Yaniv Asur at conditions in Gaza.