Israel Katz

Lebanese gov't yet to take any action against Hezbollah, Israeli officials tell 'Post'

Speaking to IDF generals on Monday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stressed that Israel was given "full freedom of action to foil immediate and emerging threats."

Mourners carry coffins during a funeral ceremony of four Hezbollah fighters and two civilians, amid a temporary ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel, in the village of Maaroub, southern Lebanon, April 26, 2026
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz attends an event for outstanding soldiers as part of Israel’s 78th Independence Day celebrations in Jerusalem on April 20, 2026.

Israel prepared to renew Iran war, awaiting 'green light' from Trump, Katz says

FINANCE MINISTER Bezalel Smotrich holds a press conference ahead of the vote on the state budget at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, March 29, 2026.

Smotrich: US supports Israeli West Bank settlement expansion - interview

 People walk on Jaffa street in Jerusalem, during Israel's 76th Independence Day celebrations, May 13, 2024.

Israel lifts wartime restrictions nationwide, authorizes Independence Day ceremonies


Jerusalem in danger of October 7-style invasion due to failed border security, special report says

Israel ignoring lessons from Hamas's invasion from Gaza • IDF lookouts still stationed too close to border • Lack of coordination between Shin Bet, IDF, Israel Police regarding West Bank checkpoints

(Illustrative) People hold Hamas flags as Palestinians gather after performing the last Friday of Ramadan to protest over the possible eviction of several Palestinian families from homes on land claimed by Jewish settlers in the East Jerusalem neighborhood of Sheikh Jarrah, May 7, 2021.

Israel's Supreme Court to hear petitions against Army Radio's closure in January

By the time the High Court hearing takes place in late January, elements of the dismantling process may already be underway.

An Israeli soldier holds an Army Radio microphone in Jerusalem, December 22, 2025

Defense Minister Katz retracts claim Israel will resettle northern Gaza with Nahal nucleus groups

“There are opportunities here that have not existed for a very long time,” Israel's defense minister said, contradicting previous statements by PM Netanyahu.

Smoke rises from Gaza as right-wing activists take part in a rally organized by settlers groups to promote Israel's resettling in Gaza, near the border, July 30, 2025

Israel's Army Radio was an exception to the global military broadcasting standard - comment

Many democracies do have military broadcasting, but it is typically aimed at serving troops, often overseas, not operating as a mainstream competitor in the domestic news ecosystem.

An Israeli soldier serving at Galei Tzahal (Army Radio) holds a microphone in Jerusalem, December 22, 2025.

Israeli gov't approves Army Radio shutdown, commander vows to fight closure

Army Radio commander Tal Lev-Ram has said that he would fight the closure, which Defense Minister Israel Katz has pushed for, before the High Court of Justice.

An illustrative image of a reporter for Army Radio (Galei Tzahal) taken in 2019.

Army Radio closure would restrict freedom of expression in Israel, attorney-general warns

Should the government's decision pass, Army Radio, which has been broadcasting for 75 years, would cease its operations at the very latest by March 1. 

 ATTORNEY-GENERAL Gali Baharav-Miara.

IDF chief Eyal Zamir tries to wear down Israel Katz on next Navy chief pick

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir urged the defense minister to swiftly approve his nominee for navy chief, escalating a months long dispute over senior appointments.

IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir (L) presents outgoing Planning Directorate chief V.-Adm. Eyal Harel (R) with a commemorative knife at a ceremony at the IDF's Kirya headquarters, Tel Aviv, December 21, 2025.

Oct. 7 probe, Army Radio: Israeli government tests limits of its executive power - analysis

The Ministerial Committee for Legislation will debate a bill on an inquiry on October 7, while the cabinet will decide on the closure of Army Radio on Monday.

People attend a protest against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his government at Habima Square in Tel Aviv, on December 20, 2025

Katz says gov't will approve shutdown of Army Radio today after 75 years of broadcasting

Defense Minister Israel Katz said he will seek government approval to close Army Radio (Galei Tzahal), a controversial decision opposed by the Israel Press Council.

Defense Minister Israel Katz over a backdrop of Army Radio building.

Israel's cabinet to vote on Army Radio closure proposal on Sunday

Defense Minister Israel Katz argued that the station’s original purpose as a platform serving IDF soldiers and their families has been overshadowed by political content.

 View of the IDF's Army Radio station headquarters in Jaffa, November 12, 2025