Israel Katz

Def. Min. complex to be built on site of fmr. UNRWA Jerusalem headquarters, Katz says

UNRWA's headquarters in Ammunition Hill was demolished in January after the organization's ties with Hamas were exposed.

Defense Minister Israel Katz speaks during a ceremony returning a stone from the Western Wall that had been kept at HaKirya military base, to the Davidson Center in the Old City of Jerusalem, May 4, 2026.
A mural painted by Palestinian artists depicts soccer star Lamine Yamal, who waved a Palestinian flag during Barcelona's LaLiga victory parade, on the rubble of buildings destroyed during the war, at Shati (Beach) refugee camp in Gaza City, May 13, 2026.

Israel's defense minister condemns soccer star Lamine Yamal for flying Palestinian flag

The F-35 "Adir" fighter jet.

Israel set for first-ever F-35 external fuel tank upgrade in force buildup push

Modern drone

IDF testing counter-drone technologies ahead of security meeting on rising drone threat


Israel approves $1.9B aid package for reserve soldiers

The reservists, said Netanyahu, “are on the front lines, and we stand with them and will continue to support them.”

 Reservist exercise in the North. January 17, 2024

Israel Katz publishes IDF chief's letter warning of manpower shortage amid haredi draft debate

Zamir sent the letter after attacks on the government for failing to push for haredim to draft into the IDF in large numbers.

 Defense Minister Israel Katz and IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir. March 25, 2025.

Next years 'critical' for Israel's earthquake preparedness, Israel Katz warns

After two recent earthquakes, Defense Minister Israel Katz ordered a multi year plan to fortify strategic sites, upgrade warnings, and clarify emergency authority roles.

Israeli security and rescue forces take part in an earthquake drill at Ziv Medical Center, Safed, northern Israel, December 23, 2025; illustrative.

Iran, Turkey must forget 'dreams of empires,' Israel Katz warns at summit with Greek counterpart

Jerusalem is on high alert for a variety of imminent threat scenarios, the defense minister stressed, in a clear reference to the stand-off with Iran.

Defense Minister Israel Katz and his Greek counterpart Nikos Dendias inspect the honour guard, prior to their meeting in Athens Greece, January 20, 2026

IDF admits failure to sufficiently reduce Jewish violence against West Bank Palestinians

New electronic bracelets have been so far ineffective

An attorney has urged the Shin Bet to act after three Jewish hilltop youth allegedly attacked a pregnant Arab woman in Jaffa, warning that settler violence is being shifted from the West Bank into Israel’s cities.

Magnitude 3.7 earthquake strikes northern Israel, Defense Minister calls emergency meeting

Defense Minister Israel Katz called for the Home Front Command and the National Emergency Management Authority to develop a multi-year plan to address earthquake preparedness.

Hammath Tiberias National Park.

Knesset to pass increased benefits for orphans of IDF soldiers, Katz announces

First, the new law will give recognition to children of soldiers as "orphans" for certain rights as long as the parent died before the age of 30.

Defense Minister Israel Katz speaks during an IDF swearing-in ceremony for the new Military Advocate-General Itai Offir, November 27, 2025

Forum Dvorah demands clear support for women in combat as IDF gender debate escalates

On Sunday, dozens of Golani Brigade soldiers and officers walked out of a large conference hall to protest female soldiers singing at the ceremony.

Women will soon be able to serve in the Israeli Air Force's elite  669 Search and Rescue Unit as well as the Yahalom combat engineering unit.

Shutting down Army Radio is a blow to Israeli democracy - opinion

In the battle for the country’s future, shutting down Army Radio would be a serious blow to the fundamental rights of Israel’s citizens

Soldiers broadcasting from the studio of Galei Tzahal (Israel Army Radio).

Prime Minister, Defense Minister visit women-led farm in the Negev

The agricultural site is operated by young women from HaShomer HaChadash

Prime Minister and the Minister of Defense visited an agricultural farm in the Negev operated by young women from HaShomer HaChadash