Israel Katz

IDF chief, Minister Katz announce advancement in appointment talks

IDF sources told The 'Post' that the meeting clarified which appointments are already in consensus between the two top defense officials.

 An illustrative image of Defense Minister Israel Katz and IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir.
 Activities of 810th Brigade Troops on Mount Hermon

Israel to remain at peak of Mount Hermon and buffer zone in Syria, Defense Minister Katz says

AN IDF APC enters Syria at the ceasefire line (illustrative).

Syria says Israel takes some territory around Mount Hermon despite talks

An illustrative photo of Hamas terrorists with hostage demonstrations in the background.

Gaza ceasefire talks mirror Witkoff plan, but deadlock persists over hostages, Gaza Strip control


Israel Katz: 'I take leaks that distort IDF activity in Gaza very seriously'

Katz added that the leaks "weaken the hand of our soldiers and give false hope to our enemies."

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

Our enemies are listening: Time to see if war rhetoric is just empty threats - editorial

Threats that are not carried out teach adversaries that they can wait us out.

Palestinians gather at the site of an Israeli strike in Gaza City on August 8, 2025.

IDF begins invasion of Gaza City as hostage deal talks continue

Defrin: "Our forces already control the outskirts of the city" • Netanyahu orders to accelerate operations to seize Hamas's final strongholds in Gaza

An Israeli armoured personnel carrier (APC) manoeuvres on the Israeli side of the border with Gaza, Israel August 19, 2025

Israel launches $1.5 b. armored vehicle surge amid Gaza war

Defense Ministry accelerates production of Merkava tanks and APCs to bolster IDF ground power and industrial resilience.

(Illustrative) An IDF tank

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An Israeli armoured personnel carrier (APC) manoeuvres on the Israeli side of the border with Gaza, Israel August 19, 2025.

‘Gideon's Chariots II’: Katz approves Gaza City takeover plan

The plan was presented to him by IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir and the military's senior command team.

An Israeli soldier stands next to military vehicles as seen from the Israeli side of the Gaza border, August 18, 2025

Preparations for Gaza City op. progressing as Israel insists on comprehensive hostage deal

“Israel demands the release of all 50 hostages in accordance with the principles set by the cabinet for ending the war,” a senior political source said.

An IDF armored personnel carrier manuvering next to other military vehicles on the Israeli side of the Gaza border, July 16, 2025; illustrative.

'Whoever raises their hand against Israel will have their hand cut off,' Israel Katz warns Houthis

Defense Minister Israel Katz warned the Houthi terrorists following the launch of a missile, which triggered sirens across central Israel, including Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, on Sunday afternoon.

Police troopers chant slogans as they join protesters, predominantly Houthi supporters, during a demonstration in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza, in Sanaa, Yemen August 15, 2025.

Netanyahu, Zamir's spar over Gaza operations leaves IDF chief as winner in the public eye - poll

The poll measured public satisfaction with three key figures at the center of decision-making: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Israel Katz, and IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir.

 IDF chief Eyal Zamir, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and Defense Minister Israel Katz seen during a military briefing, in Tel Aviv, Israel, June 30, 2025

Israel Katz says Lebanon's Aoun responsible for Hezbollah violations after IDF strike

The IDF said it struck on Friday evening an active Hezbollah military outpost, as well as underground infrastructure, in southern Lebanon's Beaufort Ridge.

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

Blame Zamir: Netanyahu's latest front in his war on responsibility, democracy - opinion

If the government pressure finally pushes Eyal Zamir to quit, it will just be another victory in the October 7 coalition’s campaign to deflect blame.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sits next to foreign minister Israel Katz during a cabinet meeting