Katz
Benny Katz is the Israeli Minister of Defense, known for his hardline stance on security issues. In recent news, he warned that if Hamas does not release hostages by February 15, the fighting would resume, stating that the 'gates of hell would open' as a consequence of the breakdown of the ceasefire agreement.
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Israel | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 9,216,900 | 3,668 | $400,000 | 159$ |
| Malaysia | 1 | 6.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 32,365,999 | 32,269 | $364,000 | 363$ |
| Estonia | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 1,326,539 | 499 | $31,000 | 12$ |
| New Zealand | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 4,822,233 | 2,111 | $210,000 | 92$ |
| Tunisia | 1 | 2.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 11,818,619 | 8,880 | $45,000 | 34$ |
| Australia | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 25,499,884 | 12,506 | $1,380,000 | 677$ |
| Totals | 6 | 85,050,174 | 59,933 | $2,430,000 | 1,337$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Australia:
Katz did not specify which territories he was referring to.
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Tunisia:
The Zionist Defense Minister Katz announced the intensification of military operations in Gaza.
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Estonia:
Katz announced that military operations will intensify and expand into other areas of the Gaza sector.
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New Zealand:
Katz said that the average age for cruise ship passengers is dropping.
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Malaysia:
Israeli Defense Minister Katz stated that Israel will strengthen its military presence in Gaza to destroy terrorists and their infrastructure.
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Israel:
Katz is mentioned alongside Harev-Miara in discussions regarding the enforcement of sanctions.
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Pakistan:
Israel’s defence minister said on Friday that he had ordered the army to 'seize more territory in Gaza'.
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Australia:
Katz said the longer Hamas refused to free remaining hostages, the more territory it would lose.
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New Zealand:
Katz ordered the army to seize more territory in Gaza if Hamas refuses to free the hostages.
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Australia:
Katz, the defence minister, said the military would soon order Palestinians to evacuate from combat zones.
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