Israel Katz

Israel forms c'mttee to evaluate mental health support for veterans

There have been several IDF soldiers and reservists in recent weeks who have taken their own lives due to trauma from the military and from October 7.

IDF soldiers operating throughout the Gaza Strip, July 29, 2025.
Explosion following IDF strike on largest Hezbollah precision missile facility in Lebanon.

IDF bombs largest Hezbollah precision missile factory in Lebanon to block terror org. rebuidling

Israeli right-wing activists take part in a rally organized by settlers groups to promote Israel's resettling in Gaza, on the Israeli side of the Israel-Gaza border, near the border, July 30, 2025.

Ministers, MKs, settler organization demand tour of northern Gaza to explore settlement

View of the scene where a ballistic missile fired from Iran hit and caused damage in Holon, June 19, 2025

Holon to hold demolition ceremony for buildings damaged by Iran, residents furious


Netanyahu slams UN: Israel has always allowed minimal Gaza aid, now it's official

Netanyahu, speaking from the Israel Air Force's Ramon Air Base claimed that the UN is "creating an excuse and lie about Israel," by saying that Israel is not allowing humanitarian aid to enter Gaza.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu against backdrop of IDF soldiers at war in Gaza (illustration).

'We'll reach you personally': Katz threatens Khamenei from IAF base

Katz's comments came during a visit to Ramon Air Base, praising the fighter jet crews for their role in Operation Rising Lion. He has previously threatened Khamenei's life in recent weeks.

 (L-R) Defense Minister Israel Katz, Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei

Hamas claims group submitted ceasefire response, anti-Druze, antisemitic hate speech online rises

Canada calls for immediate UN-aid resumption • Rubio discusses Syrian ceasefire, Gaza Strip, West Bank security situation with Jordanian counterpart

Illustrative image of Hamas terrorists in Gaza.

Defense Minister discusses potential for renewed campaign against Iran

Katz emphasized maintaining Israel’s air superiority from Operation Rising Lion and called for an enforcement plan to prevent Iran's nuclear and missile program restoration.

Defense Minister Israel Katz during a situational assessment held with senior Israeli military leaders on July 22, 2025.

Israeli Medical Association urges more medical equipment, aid to Gazans in letter to Katz

The chairman of the Israel Medical Association warned of the risk of widespread famine in Gaza and the potential for serious harm to innocent civilians.

Palestinians walking at the market in Gaza City, on July 21, 2025.

IDF strikes Houthi targets in Yemen's Hodeidah in retaliation for ballistic missile attacks

The last time the IDF responded to almost regular Houthi missile attacks on Israel was July 7, with that attack having little impact on ending attacks from Yemen.

 An IAF jet takes off to carry out a counterstrike against Yemen on May 5, 2025.

Defense Minister Katz pushes bill improving IDF soldiers' conditions

According to Katz, the bill will improve the service of all soldiers, "who fight like lions for Israel's security."

 Defense Minister Israel Katz attends a state memorial ceremony for Operation Protective Edge at the National Memorial Hall at the entrance to the military cemetery on Mount Herzl, July 6, 2025

'Syrian Jihadist groups' targeting Druze today will target Israel tomorrow, Katz tells Ted Cruz

Defense Minister Israel Katz said southern Syria would remain a demilitarized zone despite Israel allegedly allowing Syrian forces a limited presence in Sweida.

 Defense Minister Israel Katz meets with Senator Ted Cruz to discuss Syria.

Israel to boost defense spending by NIS 42 b. in light of multi-front wars

The Director-General of the ministry, Maj.-Gen. Amir Baram said that this move would allow the ministry to replenish consumed stocks of weapons and ammunition. 

 An Israeli APC manoeuvres next to other military vehicles on the Israeli side of the Israel-Gaza border, July 16, 2025.

Katz flying to DC to meet with Hegseth on Iran, weapons

Katz is scheduled to meet with US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth to discuss Iran and various other weaponry and strategic security issues.

 DEFENSE MINISTER Israel Katz appears at a committee meeting in the Knesset on Tuesday.

Netanyahu: 'My Druze brothers, do not cross the border into Syria, let the IDF do its job'

Israeli officials react to the ongoing violence in Syria's Sweida between regime forces and the local Druze community.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, with a map of the Middle East (Illustrative).