Israel Katz
US envoy Tom Barrack’s Israel criticism tests his credibility as a mediator - analysis
Barrack’s apparent support for the Turkish-Syrian account over Israel’s may have undermined his credibility in Jerusalem as a mediator in potential Israel-Syria security talks.
Katz orders IDF to accelerate destruction of Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon
Settler violence: Not a fringe problem, but a national security threat - editorial
Israel targeted Syria airbase over planned Turkish troop, radar presence, source confirms to 'Post'
Netanyahu putting election interests ahead of curbing settler violence, Nablus governor to 'Post'
Nablus Governor Ghassan Douglas told The Jerusalem Post that Netanyahu is avoiding action against violent settlers ahead of elections, warning of further West Bank escalation.
Netanyahu orders West Bank crackdown after two Israelis killed in terror shooting amid clashes
PM, Defense Minister Katz announce increased troop deployments, new checkpoints, expanded counterterrorism measures • Terror shooting followed confrontation involving settlers, IDF, and Palestinians
IDF is ready and prepared for fighting with Iran to resume, Arabic spokesperson Waweya says
"We do not wait for missiles to fall or for the enemy to knock on our door before getting ready," Lt. Col. Ella Waweya said.
Iran will face a 'crushing blow' if it attacks Israel, Katz warns after security assessment
Western intelligence assessments suggest Iran may seek to draw Israel into a confrontation and could even choose to act first, Ynet reported on Thursday.
Katz goes all out against IDF attempts to reduce Jewish violence against Palestinians - analysis
Defense minister tries to veto IDF Central Command Chief Avi Bluth from using restraining orders on alleged Jewish extremists after already blocking administrative detention.
'Zero tolerance': Katz bans Omri Ronen from IDF service following reserve duty refusal remarks
Ronen, who joined The Democrats Party in February, is a leader of the Brothers and Sisters in Arms organization, having participated in protests against the government’s judicial reform.
'Committed to protecting Israel from every threat': Katz confirms he spoke with Hegseth on Iran war
Katz also briefed Hegseth onIsrael’s operations against terrorist groups operating in Syria, Gaza, and Lebanon.
Israel Katz's populist push to pardon Elor Azaria puts Israel at serious risk - comment
Azaria was not convicted of mere "negligent homicide", but of manslaughter for his actions in 2016.
Katz requests pardon for Elor Azaria, convicted of killing incapacitated Palestinian attacker
The IDF position is contrary to the defense minister's, Katz notes in Azaria's pardon request • Request seeks to expunge criminal record after Azaria was released from prison in 2018
IDF chief Zamir clashes with Netanyahu, Katz over bill exempting haredi draft dodgers from arrests
In a sharply worded letter, Zamir said the haredi exemption law would harm recruitment and create serious security risks for the IDF.
