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Katz introduces Haredi draft law waiving Haredi service for most until 2032

Security minister briefs Knesset committee without IDF representatives, shows plan to draft 50% of the ultra-Orthodox men eligible for service after seven years; mother of fallen soldier in protest march calling for equal draft for all

Sivan Hilaie, Yoav Zitun | 01.14.25

Casualties of war are devastating to confused nation

Opinion: Fortitude of a nation depends on motivation, faith in the military, economic and political leadership and the belief in a joint cause, as well as the shared load among all Israelis. None of that exists now

Ben-Dror Yemini | 01.12.25

High alert for Houthi retaliation after IDF strike on Yemen

IDF strikes Haziz power plant near Sanaa, Hodeidah and Ras Isa Ports, as well as missile launchers; Senior Houthi official threatens a major response in Hebrew

Yoav Zitun, Lior Ben Ari | 01.10.25

תיעוד מהלחימה בשלושת מעוזי הטרור שהוכרעו על ידי כוחות חטיבת כפיר

After 15 months of combat, Katz seeks IDF strategy shift to avoid war of attrition with Hamas

Defense minister calls for shift in Gaza strategy, demanding IDF present plan to decisively defeat Hamas should hostages not be released by time Trump takes office; Katz dismisses discussions about post-war Gaza as long as Hamas left standing

Yoav Zitun | 01.10.25

פעילות כוחות ביטחון בחטיבת הבקעה והעמקים - כלי נשק ומטענים שהוחרמו

IDF and Palestinian Authority crack down on West Bank Palestinian terrorism

IDF forces kill terrorists and arrest 18 suspects - and a reserve soldier is seriously injured - in the operation less than a day after the deadly attack near Kedumim in the northern West Bank

Elisha Ben Kimon, Einav Halabi | 01.07.25

שר הביטחון ישראל כ"ץ בביקור בציר פילדלפי בעזה

Defense Minister visits Philadelphi Corridor: 'We will ensure the threats do not return'

Defense Minister Israel Katz visited the border between Gaza and Sinai, emphasizing Israel’s commitment to maintaining security control in Gaza, establishing buffer zones and creating control posts; His visit comes as negotiations with Hamas for a hostage deal face significant obstacles

Yoav Zitun | 12.25.24

שר הביטחון ישראל כ"ץ בפגישה ראשונה עם הרמטכ"ל הרצי הלוי בפורום המטה הכללי

Katz gives IDF deadline for Oct. 7 probe

Defense minister instructs military chief to hand over all finding of inquiries already completed; in statement defense minister says they must be made public while government and coalition refuse national commission of inquiry

Yoav Zitun | 12.19.24

Israel disabled Houthi ports, goes after rebels economy

Military says strikes on the Iran backed proxy is after weeks of planning and not an immediate response to the overnight ballistic missile fired by the Houthis on Israel

Yoav Zitun, Lior Ben Ari | 12.19.24

Israel to maintain freedom to operate in Gaza, Katz says

Defense Minister says Israel will not allow Hamas to reorganize and rebuild and to pose a threat to communities; IDF prepares to cut of northern areas and prevent return of displaced civilians

Yoav Zitun | 12.17.24

'Hostage release deal closer than ever,' defense minister says

Israel Katz tells Knesset panel Philadelphi and Netzarim corridors would not hinder deal; Hamas official says Palestinian factions showed flexibility on gradual war-ending plan and Israeli troop withdrawal

Ynet correspondents | 12.16.24

Minister Katz setting stage for settler assault on Palestinians, PA says

Following Israel Katz's decision to cease using administrative detention orders against Jews in the West Bank, Palestinian Authority officials are saying this will lead to increased assaults by wayward settlers on Palestinian civilians; 'Then they will complain about The Hague,' says MK Tibi

Einav Halabi | 11.22.24

Katz halts use of administrative detention orders against West Bank settlers

Defense minister asks Shin Bet chief to plan an implement alternative measures to deal with settler violence in region; Smotrich and Ben-Gvir laud decision

Yoav Zitun, Elisha Ben Kimon | 11.22.24

בנימין נתניהו, רונן בר, הרצי הלוי וישראל כ"ץ בביקור במסדרון נצרים שבעזה

Netanyahu in Gaza: 'Hamas will no longer rule Gaza, we will pursue and defeat them'

PM says Israeli forces 'relentless in efforts' to bring hostages home; 'Anyone who dares harm our hostages will pay with their life,' he warns and offers $5 million award to anyone who returns a captive

Ynetnews | 11.19.24

הרמטכ"ל הרצי הלוי ושר הביטחון ישראל כ"ץ בפיקוד צפון

Katz declares disarming Hezbollah as one of war goals

Defense minister says Israel will not agree to any arrangement that does not include disarming Hezbollah, pushing terror group beyond Litani River and creating conditions for safe return of northern residents to their homes

Yoav Zitun, Itamar Eichner | 11.13.24

ראש הממשלה בנימין נתניהו ושר הביטחון יואב גלנט

Netanyahu is now de facto defense minister; the war is going to last longer

Opinion: Yoav Gallant's firing divides the people and weakens Israel in the middle of a war; His replacement Israel Katz is likely to do Netanyahu's bidding

Ron Ben-Yishai | 11.06.24