Israel Katz
Jewish worshippers hold daytime prayer at Joseph's Tomb for first time in 25 years
The service came following a decision by Defense Minister Israel Katz to expand entry hours to the site beyond nighttime visits.
Gov’t legitimacy, elections: High Court hears arguments on decision to shutter Army Radio
Israel plans large camp for Palestinians in southern Gaza, retired general says
Shutdown of Army Radio is 'political move,' lawmakers warn panel ahead of High Court hearing
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.
For first time, Bedouin-Israeli administratively detained for drone weapons smuggling
Defense Minister Israel Katz approved the administrative detention despite having ended the practice for Jewish-Israelis, even for violent offenses.
Palestinian trash burning is a national security threat, ministers Katz, Smotrich declare
Reportedly, the Palestinians lack sufficient local landfills, and the arrangement is supposed to involve them using trucks to transport their trash to other locations.
Israel grants legal status to 19 West Bank settlements, including two vacated in 2005 disengagement
The move follows government approval on Wednesday for the construction of 764 housing units across three settlements in the West Bank.
Israeli gov't to vote on Army Radio shutdown later this month, Defense Minister Israel Katz says
Defense Minister Katz proposes closing Army Radio after 75 years, citing its shift from military service. The plan sparks legal challenges and raises concerns over press freedom.
New IDF chief lawyer Maj.-Gen. Offir visits Gaza front lines for legal assessment
"It was important to me, after entering office, to get up close to the reality and challenges which our soldiers and commanders confront on the southern front of the conflict," said Offir.
IDF appoints Arik Ben-Dov as new acting IDF US defense attache
Brig. Gen. Arik Ben Dov has officially assumed the role of the military's acting defense attache to the US, replacing IDF Maj. Gen. Hadi Zilberman.
Israel Katz, IDF chief Eyal Zamir strike partial deal on October 7 probes, top appointments
The largest remaining issues are the fate of Tishler and the next Air Force chief, as well as the next defense attache in Washington.
Israel Katz approves IDF chief's appointments, holds off General Staff approvals amid public spat
According to the defense minister, the remaining dispute might be resolved in the coming days - though originally he said there would be no resolution before the end of December.
What did the gov’t approve for Israel’s 2026 state budget? - explainer
The 2026 budget passed its first test, yet the battles over defense, taxes, and reforms expose a government more focused on managing crises than shaping policy.
