Defense Ministry

 Defense Minister Israel Katz attends the Foreign Affairs and Defense committee, January 22, 2025

100 days as defense chief: How has Israel Katz shaped Israel's national security?

Defense Minister Israel Katz has wasted no time leaving his stamp on the cabinet office, viewed as the most powerful in the government.

Druze community leader, former Likud MK Amal Nasser el-Din, passes away at 96

El-Din received numerous awards from the state for his work in the Druze community and in cross-community relations.

Israel's new 'Gabriel 5' sea-to-sea missile makes first navy test debut

"The operational test launch was a remarkable success and provides the Israeli Navy with greater operational freedom," said Brig.-Gen. Almakias.

Israel finishes testing 22 technologies for stopping drone attacks

A statement from the ministry mentioned both kinetic shootdowns and using counter-drones against attack drones.

Maj.-Gen. Eyal Zamir appointed as new IDF chief, succeeding Herzi Halevi

Zamir came a close second to Halevi in the race for IDF chief in January 2023, in a pick made by then-defense minister Benny Gantz.

Netanyahu interviews three candidates for IDF chief role

Netanyahu will interview Maj. Gen. Eyal Zamir on Friday; however, he is interviewing Maj. Gen. Amir Baram and Maj. Gen. Uri Gordon Thursday.

IDF launches support program for wounded soldiers

New 'Telam' command to provide personalized care and rights advocacy for over 15,000 soldiers injured since October 7.

Israel boosts F-16s with $80M upgrades amid rising tensions with Iran

Israel invests $80M in advanced F-16 upgrades, enhancing self-protection systems amid growing threats from Iran and regional tensions.

A-G: Israel Katz's 'principals' for haredi IDF draft not up to constitutional standards

Katz said that the bill includes financial sanctions against any yeshiva that does not meet its quota and against men who are issued draft orders but do not show up.

Google employees directly assist IDF, Defense Min., Washington Post reveals

Employees at Google have worked to provide Israel's military with access to its most advanced artificial intelligence. 

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