Defense Ministry

Defense Min. close NIS 1b. deal with Elbit to boost military self-sufficiency

The deals are expected to bolster the country’s domestic defense manufacturing capabilities.

Def. Min. approves new department for released soldier, reservist support

The division, which will expand on the already-existing Released Soldiers’ Division and Fund, will include a dedicated branch for reservists’ welfare and be led by Col. (res.) Eyal Hans.

06/01/2025

Gallant's principled stand on Haredi draft leaves political legacy

Yoav Gallant resigns from the Knesset over opposition to the haredi draft law as Likud advances legislation on military conscription for ultra-Orthodox Israelis.

‘No progress’ on haredi draft bill leads to new threat by Agudat Yisrael

Defense Minister Katz last week presented a list of principles for new legislation, according to which the IDF will gradually increase haredi draft numbers.

  Defense Minister Israel Katz and slain Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah (illustrative)

Israel Katz imposes economic sanctions on Hezbollah donation campaign

The donation campaign operated through various crowdfunding platforms, enabling contributions via credit cards, bank transfers, and PayPal.

Military Intelligence presents Katz with IDF Oct. 7 investigation

One of them is an intelligence investigation into how Hamas prepared for the war, and it is expected to serve as the factual evidence for understanding the failures of Military Intelligence.

27/12/2024

Katz instructs IDF to provide Nahal Oz observer families with full recordings from Oct. 7

After a discussion with the military, Katz instructed the IDF to provide families with the full communication recordings from the day of the massacre.

Slovakia to purchase Israel's Barak MX air defense system for €560 million

The Israeli-manufactured air defense system will be sold to Slovakia to add to its defense infrastructure.

'Ethical' Israeli cyber firm Paragon set for $900m. US acquisition

If Paragon deal goes through, $500 million will be split among 400 employees and 5 entrepreneurs.

By MEYTAL VAIZBERG/GLOBES/TNS
23/12/2024
 The Sa'ar 4, or Reshef fast-attack warship recently purchased by Israel's Defense Ministry

IDF signs NIS 2.8b. deal for five new advanced and faster Navy ships

These ships are 1000 tons lighter than the new Saar 6 ships, and as such are intended to replace the Saar 4.5 ships.

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