Israel Katz

Israeli committee recommends shutting down Army Radio, Katz to issue decision

Advisory committee to Katz: Shut Army Radio down or suspend current affairs programming • Galgalatz, Army Radio's music station, is expected to remain open

Radio broadcasters seen in the offices of Galei Tzahal, the national IDF radio station, in Jaffa, on March 27, 2014.
Al-Quds Brigades fighter in Gaza’s Beit Hanun, pre-Oct. 7.

Israel's 'super goal': Dismantling Hamas's terror-tunnels remains top priority

Deputy United States Special Envoy to the Middle East Morgan Ortagus speaks to members of the U.N. Security Council before voting on a draft resolution demanding a ceasefire in Gaza, at UN headquarters in New York City, US, September 18, 2025.

Morgan Ortagus heads to Lebanon with a message to Hezbollah as Israel intensifies strikes

Defense Minister Israel Katz attends the state ceremony marking 52 years since the Yom Kippur War, held at the military cemetery at Jerusalem's Mount Herzl, on October 5, 2025.

Katz instructs IDF to destroy Hamas tunnels in Gaza behind IDF withdrawal line


Egyptian teams enter Gaza to help locate remains of slain hostages, Israeli official confirms

Israel is preparing for the possibility that Hamas will release the remains of two more hostages this evening; however, it is uncertain whether the remains will be returned.

A Hamas terrorist stands guard as Red Cross vehicles (not pictured) transport the bodies of hostages who were held in Gaza since the deadly October 7, 2023 attack, as part of a ceasefire swap, October 15, 2025.

Israel preparing for possibility Hamas will release more hostage remains tonight

The remains of hostages were last returned on Tuesday night. The two that were returned were identified as Arie Zalmanovicz and Chief Sgt. First Class (res.) Tamir Adar. 

A Hamas terrorist stands guard as Red Cross vehicles (not pictured) transport the bodies of hostages who were held in Gaza since the deadly October 7, 2023 attack, as part of a ceasefire swap, October 15, 2025.

Hamas must disarm, free slain hostages for Gaza deal to progress, IDF chief Zamir tells JD Vance

Eyal Zamir added that the return of the remains of the 13 hostages still held in Gaza "must be a prerequisite before moving to the next phase.”

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir speaks to Israeli soldiers near the Gaza border, October 9, 2025

Vance to meet with IDF Chief of Staff Zamir, Defense Minister Katz during Israel visit

It is extremely rare for a foreign leader - even the US President (or a Vice President as close to him as Vance) - to hold a working meeting with the Israeli Chief of Staff.

U.S. Vice President JD Vance speaks during a press conference following a military briefing at the Civilian Military Coordination Center in southern Israel October 21, 2025.

Katz calls on IDF to 'hold Hamas leaders responsible'

“Every Hamas terrorist located beyond the yellow line in territory under Israeli control must evacuate immediately,” Katz said.

Defense Minister Israel Katz attends the state ceremony marking 52 years since the Yom Kippur War, held at the military cemetery at Jerusalem's Mount Herzl, on October 5, 2025.

Under US pressure, Netanyahu says Gaza crossings will reopen for aid when Hamas bombing ceases

The entry of humanitarian aid trucks will resume when the "bombings conclude," Netanyahu's office stated after initially saying it would cease until further notice.

The Israeli security cabinet meets to discuss the full military takeover of the Gaza Strip.

IDF should ‘prepare plan to defeat Hamas,’ says Defense Minister Katz

Trump’s deal, agreed upon by both Israeli and Hamas negotiating teams, requires the return of all hostages and the complete disarmament of the terror organization.

IDF soliers operate in the Gaza Strip, September 28, 2025.

IDF must ensure lessons of October 7 massacre are not lost amid the ceasefire's calm - analysis

As Israel enforces the Gaza ceasefire, every violation must be met with swift action. The early response will shape the future of peace and deter further Hamas provocations.

IDF soldiers prepare their weapons on a tank at a temporary army base opposite the Jabalya refugee camp in the Gaza Strip on October 7, 2023.

IDF completing takeover of Netzarim Corridor, Defense Minister Katz says

"This is the last chance for Gaza residents who are interested in moving southward and leaving Hamas terrorists isolated in Gaza City," Katz said.

Minister of Defence Israel Katz visits the Mahaneh Yehudah Market in Jerusalem, on September 2, 2025.

Katz: Gaza will be destroyed, Hamas eliminated if terror group does not disarm, return all hostages

Defense Minister Israel Katz warns Hamas to disarm and release hostages as the IDF gains control of over half of Gaza City and demolishes terror infrastructure.

Defense Minister Israel Katz on a tour in the Gaza Strip, August 5, 2025.

IDF hits Yemen's Houthis with 65 munitions in operation 'Pass the Parcel'

"We have just delivered a powerful strike on numerous terrorist targets of the Houthi terror organization in Sanaa as part of Operation 'Pass the Parcel,'" Katz wrote.

Explosions heard in Sanaa, Yemen, September 25, 2025.