Israel Katz
IsraelpoliticianMaleb. 19665.4Global Dominance: 0.03%Israel Katz is an Israeli politician and member of the Likud party who has served as the Minister of Defense and Minister of Transportation. Known for his hardline positions, Katz has been involved in key security decisions and policies regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and is a prominent figure in Netanyahu's government.
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Israel Katz expressed condolences for the deaths of soldiers Nadav Kli and Ofek Moalem.
שני לוחמי מילואים נהרגו בפיצוץ רחפן צה"ליIsrael· 2026-09-25
Israel Katz is the Israeli Defence Minister who made a joint statement regarding the airstrike.
Two killed in Gaza in strike Israel says targeted a Hamas finance chief
Tanzania· 2026-09-24
Israel Katz prayed for Neriya Leiter's swift recovery and praised the soldiers who eliminated the terrorist.
נריה לייטר, בנו של השגריר בארה"ב יחיאל לייטרIsrael· 2026-09-23
Israel Katz is the Defense Minister who commented on the current level of terrorism in Judea and Samaria.
Son of Israeli ambassador to US critically injured in West Bank ramming attack
United States· 2026-09-23
Israel Katz is the Israeli Defence Minister who met with Antti Häkkänen during his visit to Israel.
Vihreät aikoo esittää epäluottamusta puolustusministeri Antti Häkkäselle Israelin-vierailun takia
Finland· 2026-09-20
Israel Katz praised the decision to erase Elor Azaria's criminal record as a humane and worthy decision.
הנשיא הרצוג מחק את הרישום הפלילי לאלאור אזריהIsrael· 2026-09-20
Israel Katz, the defense minister, recommended the pardon for Elor Azaria.
Israeli president pardons combat medic who shot dead wounded Palestinian attacker | Israel
United Kingdom· 2026-09-19
Israel Katz, the Israeli Minister of Defense, stated that the army is prepared to complete the mission to destroy Hamas if ordered.
فوری؛ اسرائیل در تدارک حمله زمینی جدید است | یدیعوت آحارانوت خبر داد
Iran· 2026-09-17
Israel Katz stated it was only a matter of time before Israel resumed full-scale war in Gaza.
At least 20 killed after Israeli-hit building in Gaza City collapses | GazaUnited Kingdom· 2026-09-16
Israel Katz stated that the IDF is prepared to eliminate Hamas if necessary.
3 שנים אחרי 7/10, צה"ל "ערוך" למתקפה קרקעית נוספת בעזהIsrael· 2026-09-16
Israel Katz is the Minister of Defense who supported the military operations against Hamas.
צה"ל ושב"כ חיסלו את מפקד חטיבת רפיח בחמאס נאיל אבו עבידIsrael· 2026-09-15
Israel Katz participated in the closed discussion regarding Hamas's status.
הרמטכ"ל זמיר לנתניהו וכ"ץ בדיון סגור באוגדת עזה: "חמאס הובס"Israel· 2026-09-15
Katz called on Lapid to support the IDF's request for additional budget, emphasizing the regional reality.
במשך שנה התריע צה"ל בפני נתניהו על מחסור חמור בחימושים ומחסנים מתרוקניםIsrael· 2026-09-14
Israel Katz stated that the Ali Tahar ridge is part of Israel's security zone in Lebanon.
לא היו אנשי משמרות המהפכה בעלי טאהרIsrael· 2026-09-14
Israel Katz stated that the area of Har Ali Tahar is part of Israel's security zone in Lebanon.
צה"ל נסוג מרכס עלי טאהר ונשאר בבופור, שר הביטחון: "מי שיתקרבIsrael· 2026-09-14Israël Katz is the Israeli Defense Minister who stated that they are prepared to continue their campaign against Hezbollah.
Liban : Plus de 8.950 martyrs et plus de 30.600 blessés depuis octobre 2023
Tunisia· 2026-09-14
Israel Katz is the Minister of Defense of the Zionist entity and has stated that the operation contributed to the establishment of a security zone in southern Lebanon.
Sud du Liban : une explosion massive de l’entité sioniste fait trembler la terre, une secousse de 4,1 enregistréeTunisia· 2026-09-12Israel Katz is the Israeli Defense Minister who stated that the operation was a completion of the mission to establish operational control.
อิสราเอลระเบิดอุโมงค์ฮิซบอลเลาะห์ในเลบานอน ทำเกิดแรงสั่นสะเทือน 4.1
Thailand· 2026-09-11He is the Israeli Minister of Defense.
Iranul transmite că este pregătit să escaladeze confruntarea cu SUA pe fondul presiunilor tot mai mari
Romania· 2026-09-11
Israel Katz, along with Netanyahu, emphasized the operational control gained over the Ali al-Taher ridge.
Israel sprengte infrastruktur i Sør-Libanon – jordskjelv målt til 4,1
Norway· 2026-09-10Israel Katz, the Minister of Defense, issued a strong message to Tehran regarding Iranian attacks on Israel.
צה"ל השמיד את מנהרות חיזבאללה ברכס עלי טאהרIsrael· 2026-09-10
Israel Katz emphasized that a powerful response would inflict severe damage on Iran.
בדרך לחגים מתוחים, אחרי פיצוץ הרכס החשוב של חיזבאללהIsrael· 2026-09-10
Katz's actions have been described as lacking confidence in his public persona.
ה"בום בום" של כ"ץ היה בפרצוף של יתר חברי וחברות המפלגהIsrael· 2026-08-11
Israel Katz is mentioned in the context of a political appointment controversy.
בית הדין הוציא צו ביניים, ההצבעה על שריון השר מהליכוד נעצרה: "טענות לניגוד עניינים"Israel· 2026-08-11
Israel Katz is the Minister of Defense who is involved in a political maneuver regarding his position in the Likud party.
ישראל כ"ץ ידע על השריון של בנימין נתניהוIsrael· 2026-08-11Israel Katz is set to receive an additional ministerial position as part of the political arrangements made by Netanyahu.
נתניהו הודיע שישריין את השרים ישראל כ"ץ, חיים כץ וגדעון סערIsrael· 2026-08-11
Israel Katz is portrayed as a controversial figure in his role as Minister of Defense, often overshadowed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
"כל מה שמעניין את כ"ץ זה סרטונים. נתניהו לא סופר אותו"Israel· 2026-08-07
Israel Katz left a cabinet meeting to attend the wedding of the mayor's son.
כ"ץ עזב את הקבינט לטובת חתונת בנו של ראש העיר מהליכודIsrael· 2026-08-07
Israel Katz stated that 'Iran and Turkey must abandon their imperial dreams' during his visit to Athens.
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Greece· 2026-08-07
Israeli defence minister Israel Katz did not mention Hizbullah or a ceasefire violation, suggesting Israel was not looking to escalate attacks.
Israel strikes south Lebanon after two IDF soldiers are killed – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-08-06