Israel Katz
New IDF West Bank chief appointed in wider deal between Zamir, Katz
Maj.-Gen. Dado Bar Kalifa currently serves as the IDF Manpower Directorate chief. IDF chief Zamir had previously stated he would not make any senior appointments until 2027 due to elections.
WATCH: IDF kills Hamas-linked former senior Jenin terror cell member in West Bank vehicle strike
PM, Defense Minister deny any instruction exists to reopen Erez Border Crossing into Gaza Strip
Damascus condemns Israel Katz after visit with IDF soldiers on Mount Hermon
Middle Israel: Netanyahu's Likud list for the Israeli election highlights PM's cowardice - opinion
Following Likud’s primaries, the party’s new list faces criticism for reflecting Netanyahu’s leadership style and prioritizing political survival rather than the national interest.
Israel and Colombia announce visa exemption, Trump declares 'Economic D-Day' on Iran
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Israel will not tolerate Turkey's 'dangerous adventures' in Syria, Katz warns Erdogan
"Erdogan is dragging Turkey into dangerous adventures in Syria. Israel will not allow any actor to threaten its security," the defense minister wrote on X/Twitter.
Why Israel's right-wing voters feel the system is stacked against them – opinion
Right-wing voters justifiably fear living under institutions that have been contaminated by rigid ideologies
Transferring West Bank enforcement from IDF to police is a mistake without a plan - editorial
Katz has spoken about the transfer as though the fundamental decision has already been made, while the institutions expected to carry it out are still trying to determine whether it is workable.
Katz's plan to shift West Bank settler cases to police not coordinated with IDF, may be blocked
Katz did not clear the issue with a number of top relevant IDF authorities before making the announcement, to the extent that until a meeting on Monday.
Katz's West Bank plan raises questions on pressure in Israeli society after Kusra events - analysis
The Kusra siege has drawn rare US criticism and intensified debate over Israel’s failure to restrain violent factions as the government considers transferring civilian law enforcement from the IDF.
Anti-Arab racism in Israel’s health system ignores a critical doctor shortage - opinion
The situation isn’t straightforward, since Israel is still in a state of war. However, that does not change the fact that the Israeli Arabs are not guilty of constituting a danger to the state.
Transfer of West Bank authority to police a 'step toward Israeli annexation,' Ben-Gvir declares
Defense Minister Israel Katz announced that the military will present a plan for the transfer within the next two weeks, amid the ongoing violent clashes in Kusra.
The Likud primary: Trolling as a way to gain support – opinion
War and destruction plague the nation while politicians try to ‘boom boom boom’ the consciousness of this away. Israel suffers from a governing culture that is only skilled at projecting power
