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.
In 'direct message' to Khamenei, Katz warns Iran of Israel's 'destructive power'
The defense minister said that there is no place in Iran for Islamic Regime officials who harm Israel to hide.
'A stalemate': Hamas objects to Israel's concessions on IDF troop deployment in Gaza
'Etched in our hearts forever': Netanyahu, Israeli officials mourn five soldiers killed in Gaza
Israel's target bank in Iran expanded after US showed interest in joining strikes, Katz reveals
Katz: Continuing war in uncontrolled Gaza territory would unnecessarily endanger hostages
This contradicts statements from other ministers who called for a complete victory over Gaza and against a partial deal.
US must pressure Iran against rebuilding ballistic missile arsenal, Israel Katz says
Israeli military and intelligence resources must be even more concerned with the ballistic missile program than its nuclear program, the defense minister said.
Katz: 'Day after' will include Hamas-less Gaza, expelled terror leaders, Mideast cooperation
Katz: IDF would withdraw from much of the 75% of Gaza under its control• Continuing war into remaining 25% would unnecessarily endanger the Israeli hostages
Israel strikes Houthi ports across Yemen, 'Galaxy Leader' ship
The IDF struck three ports, a power station, and a ship used for terrorist purposes in the Red Sea, Defense Minister Katz noted.
'I still cannot swallow it': Families, officials eulogize deaths of Sgts. Asaf Zamir, Yair Eliyahou
“From the day you were born, I feared the day you would enlist, I don’t know why," Eliyahou's mother said.
Frustration with our leadership must not lead to our annihilation - editorial
The anger, hurt, disappointment, and frustration in our country are more than valid, but we cannot afford to call for institutional annihilation.
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
If they carry out such an act, they will face severe and divine punishment, and they will undoubtedly be avenged," Grand Ayatollah Naser Makarem Shirazi wrote.
Defense agencies have lost control over Jewish extremists in West Bank - analysis
So far, removing administrative detention of Jews only has made things worse, as predicted by the Shin Bet.
Israel considers new Gaza offensive unlike previous invasions as hostage talks falter
Military sources told Walla that the largest civilian displacement of the Palestinian population in Gaza since the beginning of the war is being considered.
'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.
