Israel Katz

'Unnecessary and out of place': Katz slams Zamir's response on Oct. 7 probe order

“The defense minister issues directives to the chief of staff, who is subordinate to the political echelon, as he sees fit,” Katz said.

25/03/2025
 IDF Chief-of-Staff Eyal Zamir and predecessor Herzi Halevi visit the Western Wall, in Jerusalem

Eyal Zamir defies Katz: 'I don’t receive directives via press releases'

Zamir rejected claims made by Katz regarding the investigation of Brig-Gen. (res.) Oron Solomon, calling them "false and baseless."

Katz appoints Amir Baram as Defense Ministry director-general

The Defense Ministry announced that Maj.-Gen. (res) Amir Baram has been appointed as the 26th director-general of the ministry.

 IDF troopers in the Tel Sultan area of Rafah in the Gaza Strip, March 23, 2025.

IDF surrounds Gaza's Tel Sultan, kills Hamas terrorists in Rafah

Tel Sultan is where the IDF killed former Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar and a location where many hostages were kept.

Israel pushes through with Gaza migration plans as Hamas ‘unwilling to compromise’

Israel plans to use the current ground operation, among other things, to advance the migration plan from Gaza.

IDF hits Hezbollah targets as Netanyahu, Katz order wave of Lebanon strikes

The ministry stated that the Lebanese government is responsible for everything that occurs within its territory and that Israel will not permit any harm to its citizens.

IDF strikes dozens of Hezbollah launchers after rocket fire into northern Israel

Hezbollah denied any involvement regarding the rockets that were launched.

22/03/2025

IDF will seize Gaza land permanently until Hamas releases hostages, Katz says

"If the hostages are not released, Israel will continue to take more and more territory in the Strip for permanent control," he concluded.

Defense Minister Israel Katz approves continued military operations in Gaza

According to the ministry, Katz highlighted the importance of continuing the military pressure on Gaza until the hostages are released. 

 Palestinians at the scene of an Israeli airstrike in Khan Yunis, Gaza Strip, March 18, 2025

Israel will resume evacuating civilians from Gaza Strip combat zones, Katz says

'The Israeli Air Force's strike against Hamas terrorists was only the first step,' he warned. Katz also told the 'residents of Gaza' that 'this is the last warning.'

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