Israel Katz
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.
Next years 'critical' for Israel's earthquake preparedness, Israel Katz warns
Iran, Turkey must forget 'dreams of empires,' Israel Katz warns at summit with Greek counterpart
IDF admits failure to sufficiently reduce Jewish violence against West Bank Palestinians
IDF to maintain control in Hermon, Gaza, Katz says
Defense Minister Israel Katz rules out a Palestinian state, says IDF will stay in key areas, and Gaza will be fully demilitarized.
Army Radio must eventually be closed, but not now, and only under another government - opinion
Israel’s defense minister wants to shut down Galatz over political criticism, but the deeper issue is whether a democracy should run a military station broadcasting to civilians.
Grapevine, November 14, 2025: A Woman of valor
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
Top brass in limbo: Pressure builds as Katz blocks Zamir's key IDF appointments
Since becoming the defense minister in November 2024, Israel Katz has successfully blocked multiple appointments.
'Set up an Army Radio station at President’s Residence': Source close to Katz slams Herzog
"If the president is fond of radio stations, he can set one up at the President's Residence," a source close to Katz said, as reported by Israeli media.
Ending Army Radio is right choice, but Israel must protect media landscape - editorial
The question now is whether the closing of Army Radio marks the rational end of a long-outdated anomaly, or the first step toward a narrowing of Israel’s public-media space.
Army Radio commander to fight Katz's closure of IDF station before High Court
Reactions to Katz's decision vary from A-G Baharav-Miara's concerns over "political interference in public broadcasting," to the Israel Press Council calling it “illegitimate and illegal”.
Army Radio's shutdown is due to a Netanyahu government policy of intimidation - comment
For 75 years, Israel has considered journalism a legitimate way to serve the country, so what message is being sent to the public with its closure?
Reforming Army Radio: A step in right direction - comment
Katz backs recommendations to rebrand Army Radio and end its news content. The station should serve soldiers, not be another platform for non-stop, often left-leaning, punditry.
Army Radio: What is the pillar of Israeli journalism that Katz wants to shut down? - explainer
Operated by the IDF, Army Radio has long been considered one of Israel's most important and informative broadcasters and news outlets. But what is it, and why do some want to shut it down?
