Israel Katz
Israel Katz is an Israeli lawmaker and member of the Likud Party. He currently serves as the country's defense minister, having previously served as this government's foreign minister and energy minister.
Katz has served many other ministerial roles in the past, specifically as transportation minister, agriculture minister, intelligence minister, and finance minister.
He is considered a hardliner in Israeli politics regarding peace and security, supporting settlements and West Bank annexation, but has also advocated for the establishment of an autonomous Palestinian entity.
Katz: Those engaged in violence against IDF soldiers must be 'dealt with severely'
The defense minister said that a joint enforcement body headed by police and including the IDF and Shin Bet will be established to coordinate efforts related to these incidents.
Iranian scholar calls for action on Trump's, 'Zionist leaders' threats against Khamenei
Defense agencies have lost control over Jewish extremists in West Bank - analysis
Israel considers new Gaza offensive unlike previous invasions as hostage talks falter
'No one is allowed to take law into their own hands': Netanyahu decries Jewish attack on reservists
"The undermining of the rule of law and the use of violence by an extremist minority harms security and stability in the area," the IDF said in a statement.
Katz instructs IDF to prepare 'enforcement plan' against Iran
Zamir said that Iran has faced severe setbacks since the war, and that the blow to Iran may advance the IDF's goals in Gaza.
Trump says Israel, Iran 'don't know what the f*** they're doing' after ceasefire broken
Trump said that both countries had violated the ceasefire agreement and that additional Israeli strikes in Iran would be a "serious violation" of the ceasefire he had brokered.
'Respond forcefully': Katz slams ceasefire violation, orders IDF strike in Tehran
Iran fired two missiles towards northern Israel on Tuesday, leading Katz to say the IDF must respond to the ceasefire violation.
Israel seeks swift action on Iran, with a split US administration
In a tense phone call, US Vice President JD Vance suggested that Israel was going to drag the US into war, as Israelis reportedly stated they would not wait for a deal to act.
Israel's historic attack on Iran: A detailed breakdown of the 14-month build-up - explainer
The first direct exchange between the sides in April 2024 set the stage for the current regional war.
Netanyahu, IDF chief lead meeting with top US officials as Trump mulls attack on Iran - exclusive
The meeting took place as the US was deliberating whether to join Israel in strikes against Iran.
A dramatic turning point: How to define victory in the war against Iran - opinion
Israel must ensure that what happened this past week was not in vain, but remains a dramatic turning point in the history of this region.
Katz: Hezbollah chief 'is not learning a lesson from his predecessors, I suggest he be careful'
Qassem stated that Iran’s nuclear program and uranium enrichment efforts were intended for “peaceful purposes, which it seeks to serve and advance its people.”
Katz directly threatens to assassinate Khamenei, shake Iranian regime
The defense minister added that Israel will now start attacking new kinds of strategic targets in Iran.
E3 countries seek pathway to diplomacy with Iran, Hezbollah leader offers help to Iran
IAF intercepts Iranian drones near Dead Sea • IAEA chief identifies Isfahan as Iran's planned uranium enrichment site • Smoke, explosions in Tehran, Rasht
