Israel Katz

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Houthis ramp up internal arrests amid fears of spy infiltrations

The cause for the heightened suspicion of spy presence comes after a series of senior Houthi leaders were recently killed.

By AVI ASHKENAZI
10/01/2025

Grow up, now: Katz-Halevi conflict weakens Israel’s national security

Let’s be clear: While Israel’s enemies remain united in their goal to destroy us, our leaders seem intent on undermining each other.

Defense Minister warns of potential war in West Bank, recommends IDF response measures

In the meeting with local authorities, Katz discussed that Hamas originally planned to include West Bank communities in their October 7 attacks.

Katz convenes meeting on Turkey's Middle East influence

Turkey was mentioned more than 10 times in the report, a signal of Israel’s fear that rhetoric by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan against Israel may transform into actions.

Open war in the defense ministry: Katz and Halevi clash on Oct. 7 probe

Halevi has dropped signals that he may not resign before there is a hostage exchange deal, something he believes should have occurred this past summer.

High Court hears petition to immediately summon all eligible haredim for IDF service

The MGQ demanded that a criminal investigation be opened into Defense Minister Israel Katz on suspicion of obstruction of justice and breach of trust.

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.

By YANIR YAGNA
06/01/2025

Katz: Israel will act if Hezbollah does not withdraw beyond Litani River

"If Hezbollah does not withdraw beyond the Litani River, there will be no agreement — and Israel will act on its own to ensure the safe return of the northern residents to their homes," he noted. 

Katz holds meeting on destroying Hamas governing capacity following comeback reports

According to Katz, the meeting presented all of the strategies employed to date to undermine Hamas’s political rule in Gaza.

A-G to Katz: New haredi draft bill has not been presented to me

"The draft legislation has not been submitted for my review," the attorney general's statement read.

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