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Defense Minister warns Iran

'If we need to, we'll strike again with even greater force'

Defense Minister Israel Katz sent a warning to the Iranian regime during a pilots course graduation ceremony.

'If we need to, we'll strike again with even greater force'

Defense Minister

Behind the scenes of the strikes on Iran

Minister Israel Katz reveals new details on Operation "Hila" and the preparations for the strikes on Iran, including coordination with the US and a companion Operation: "Tornado."

Behind the scenes of the strikes on Iran

Defense Minister:

'We will never give up on defeating the enemy'

Defense Minister Israel Katz spoke with soldiers on a visit to Rafah in Gaza and instructed them: 'Kill the enemy, return the hostages, and win - this is our mission and there is no chance we will give up on it.'

'We will never give up on defeating the enemy'

Defense Minister announces body to tackle extremist violence

In emergency meeting, Katz orders crackdown on extremist violence in Judea and Samaria, launches task force and social initiatives targeting Hilltop Youth.

Defense Minister announces body to tackle extremist violence

Netanyahu condemns arson at IDF base:

'No civilized country can tolerate such acts'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu calls for swift justice after extremists torched a military facility in Judea and Samaria.

'No civilized country can tolerate such acts'

'An Awesome Responsibility':

Itzik Cohen takes command of IDF Operations Department

Defense Minister Israel Katz and Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir promoted Cohen in a ceremony at the Kiriya base today ahead of his new position.

Itzik Cohen takes command of IDF Operations Department

DM Katz:

Iran's nuclear ambitions 'unequivocally' eliminated

Defense Minister Israel Katz confirms Iran's nuclear threat is "unequivocally" eliminated, with over 50% of launchers thwarted and decades of capabilities destroyed. He states Iran "won't dare try again".

Iran's nuclear ambitions 'unequivocally' eliminated

After Hamas takeover:

Israel halts aid transfer to Gaza

The Prime Minister and Defense Minister instruct the IDF to present an action plan within 48 hours to prevent Hamas from taking control of humanitarian aid in Gaza.

Israel halts aid transfer to Gaza

Israel designates Iran’s central bank as terror entity

Defense Minister Katz declares seven Iranian entities, including the Central Bank, as terrorist organizations funding Hezbollah, Houthis, and Hamas. 'We will strike the Iranian axis of evil wherever it operates.'

Israel designates Iran’s central bank as terror entity

Defense Minister:

'Iran planned a surprise attack, we preempted them'

Minister Israel Katz says 'the Iranians planned to strike first and launch between 400 to 500 missiles in the opening strike,' tells Pete Hegseth Israel will respect the ceasefire if Iran does.

'Iran planned a surprise attack, we preempted them'

Unprecedented strikes against Iranian regime targets

Defense Minister confirms IDF targeting regime centers in Tehran following Iran’s missile attacks, including Evin Prison, notoriously associated with incarceration of political and anti-regime prisoners.

Unprecedented strikes against Iranian regime targets

Minister of Defense:

'Strike symbols of Iranian regime, force evacuation of Tehran'

Defense Minister Israel Katz instructs IDF to escalate strikes on Iranian regime targets in Tehran, to destabilize government and deter missile attacks on Israel; senior Iranian nuclear scientist reportedly eliminated in a precision strike.

'Strike symbols of Iranian regime, force evacuation of Tehran'

Katz:

'If there's terror, will be no Hezbollah'

Defense Minister Israel Katz lashed out at Hezbollah’s Secretary-General after his statement of commitment to support Iran: "Israel has lost patience with terrorists threatening it."

'If there's terror, will be no Hezbollah'

'Cannot be allowed to exist'

Defense Minister Katz threatens Khamenei

Defense Minister Israel Katz threatens for the first time: 'A dictator like Khamenei cannot be allowed to exist.'

Defense Minister Katz threatens Khamenei

Defense Min.:

Khamenei will be held accountable, we'll destabilize Iran regime

Defense Minister Israel Katz condemns Iran’s missile strikes on Soroka Hospital, promises Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei will answer for them. 'These are war crimes of the highest order.'

Khamenei will be held accountable, we'll destabilize Iran regime

Ahead of more IDF strikes in Iran:

Defense Minister Katz issues stern warning

Defense Minister Israel Katz warns 'a tornado is sweeping over Tehran' as IDF prepares for additional strikes against Iranian targets.

Defense Minister Katz issues stern warning

Defense Minister Katz: 'We will certainly deal with Fordo'

Minister Israel Katz clarifies that Israel is also going to deal with the Fordo nuclear enrichment facility, which operates underground beneath a mountain.

Defense Minister Katz: 'We will certainly deal with Fordo'

Katz warns Khamenei:

'Remember the dictator next door'

Defense Minister Israel Katz held a situation assessment with senior defense officials and reviewed to the attacks in Tehran.

'Remember the dictator next door'

Defense Minister Katz: Tehran’s residents will soon pay the price

Defense Minister Israel Katz accuses Iran’s leader of targeting Israeli civilians to halt the IDF’s offensive, warns Tehran’s residents 'will pay the price — and soon.'

Defense Minister Katz: Tehran’s residents will soon pay the price

Netanyahu at Tel Nof Airbase:

'The Israeli Air Force controls the skies of Tehran'

Prime Minister praises Air Force for unprecedented reach over Tehran, says Israel advancing toward victory with global admiration and national unity.

'The Israeli Air Force controls the skies of Tehran'

Following Katz's warnings

Israeli airstrikes hit the heart of Iran's capital

IAF jets struck targets in Tehran, including an international airport, air defense systems, and IRGC buildings.

Israeli airstrikes hit the heart of Iran's capital

Defense Minister:

'We'll stop the Gaza flotilla whatever it takes'

Minister Israel Katz ordered the IDF to act to prevent the arrival of the 'Madleen' flotilla to Gaza, led by extreme left-wing activists including Greta Thunberg.

'We'll stop the Gaza flotilla whatever it takes'

Defense Minister:

'There will be no quiet in Beirut without security for Israel'

Minister Israel Katz responds to the Lebanese President's condemnation of the IDF strikes on Hezbollah targets in the Dahiya area of Beirut.

'There will be no quiet in Beirut without security for Israel'

Israel sets new record in defense exports with over $14.7 billion

Israel MOD announces that Israel's all-time defense export record has been broken for the fourth consecutive year, with over $14.7 billion in 2024 - a 13% increase over the previous year. More than half of the deals were valued at over $100 million. Over 50% of the deals were with European countries. Defense exports have more than doubled over the past five years.

Israel sets new record in defense exports with over $14.7 billion

National Mission:

Defense Min appoints special coordinator to address hilltop youth

Defense Minister Israel Katz appoints Avichai Tanami as special coordinator to address hilltop youth, ending use of administrative detention orders in Judea and Samaria.

Defense Min appoints special coordinator to address hilltop youth

Regardless of negotiations

Minister Katz's orders to the troops in Gaza

Defense Minister reaffirms Israel’s resolve to destroy Hamas, says military operations will proceed regardless of hostage talks.

Minister Katz's orders to the troops in Gaza

Defense Minister's threat to Hamas leaders

'Israel’s long arm will reach everyone involved in the October 7th massacre, wherever they are, until they are all dead.'

Defense Minister's threat to Hamas leaders

DM Katz to Hamas:

'Accept the deal or be eliminated'

Defense Minister Israel Katz warns Hamas to accept US envoy Steve Witkoff’s ceasefire proposal or face elimination. The warning comes after Hamas said it is discussing the proposal with other factions.

'Accept the deal or be eliminated'

'Until Victory':

Minister of Defense at Sanur: 'This is a historical moment'

Defense Minister Katz: We are rebuilding Sanur and 21 more communities in Judea and Samaria

Minister of Defense at Sanur: 'This is a historical moment'

Historic decision:

Israel approves 22 new communities in Judea and Samaria

In landmark move led by Defense Minister Israel Katz and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, Israel's Cabinet authorizes new settlements — including in Homesh and Sa-Nur — as part of strategy to solidify Israeli presence and block a Palestinian state.

Israel approves 22 new communities in Judea and Samaria

Knesset moving to allow revocation of terrorists' citizenship

Defense Minister Katz updated that four terrorists are in an advanced stage of the expulsion process. A process for expelling hundreds more has begun.

Knesset moving to allow revocation of terrorists' citizenship

Ben-Gvir:

'Don’t return body of terrorist behind Tunnels Checkpoint attack'

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir contacted Defense Minister Israel Katz demanding that he not return the body of Muhammad Abu Ahmad, who carried out a stabbing attack at the Tunnels Checkpoint in Jerusalem.

'Don’t return body of terrorist behind Tunnels Checkpoint attack'

Defense Min. bars IDF legal chief from Bar Association conference

Defense Minister Israel Katz blocks Military Advocate General Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi from participating in public legal conference, citing need for the IDF to avoid political controversy, focus on defending soldiers against war-crimes allegations.

Defense Min. bars IDF legal chief from Bar Association conference

Defense Minister:

Yair Golan barred from serving in reserves, IDF bases

Minister Israel Katz instructs IDF not to call up Democrat Party Chairman after Golan accused IDF soldiers of being baby killers.

Yair Golan barred from serving in reserves, IDF bases

Iran-backed plot near Defense Minister’s home foiled

Two Israelis from Nesher arrested for aiding Iranian handlers, planting surveillance near Minister Katz’s home, and transferring suspected explosive.

Iran-backed plot near Defense Minister’s home foiled

Defense Minister:

'All indications Mohammed Sinwar was eliminated'

Minister Israel Katz tells Knesset committee it is believed Hamas's leader in Gaza was eliminated, but there is no final verification yet.

'All indications Mohammed Sinwar was eliminated'

Defense Minister blocks right-wing group for pressuring IDF

Defense Minister Israel Katz blocked the organization Torat Lehima on Twitter after it launched a barrage of accusatory posts and a public campaign demanding sweeping purges within the IDF.

Defense Minister blocks right-wing group for pressuring IDF

Defense Min. Katz warns Iran:

'What we did to the Houthis – we'll do in Tehran'

Israel's Defense Minister Israel Katz warns Iranian leadership amid ongoing Houthi threats, declaring the end of the 'proxy era' and vowing direct retaliation for any attacks.

'What we did to the Houthis – we'll do in Tehran'

Defense Minister:

'IDF will remain in all captured territory'

As Israel prepares for Operation Gideon's Chariots, Minister Israel Katz presents the main objectives of the operation: destroying Hamas, freeing the hostages, and evacuating the civilian population.

'IDF will remain in all captured territory'

Defense Minister:

'We destroyed the airport in Sana'a, a message to Iran'

PM Netanyahu and Defense Minister Katz address the IAF airstrikes on the Sana'a airport today in retaliation for the Houthi missile strike at Ben Gurion Airport.

'We destroyed the airport in Sana'a, a message to Iran'

'A clear message to Syria'

Israel strikes near presidential palace in Damascus

Prime Minister and Defense Minister announce Israel had struck a target close to the presidential palace in Damascus: "We will not permit any threat to the Druze community."

Israel strikes near presidential palace in Damascus

Defense Minister on Iran:

'Iran won't have nukes, we'll make decisions and act on them'

Defense Minister Israel Katz meets high-ranking IDF officials, warns that Israel will act to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.

'Iran won't have nukes, we'll make decisions and act on them'

Cabinet members spar over humanitarian aid to Gaza

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir questions Defense Minister Israel Katz's position on bringing humanitarian aid into Gaza. 'Whoever can't fulfill his tasks can go home,' Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich warns.

Cabinet members spar over humanitarian aid to Gaza

'Learned nothing from 10.7'

Sen. Sanders calls to halt aid, Minister Katz shoots back

Far-left US Senator Bernie Sanders called on the US to stop supplying military aid to Israel since it stopped letting aid into Gaza. Defense Minister Katz replied and ensured: 'Large quantities of aid were delivered.'

Sen. Sanders calls to halt aid, Minister Katz shoots back

Defense Minister refuses to extend Hesder student service

Military officials approached the Minister of Defense asking to extend the mandatory service of students from Hesder Yeshivas but were rejected.

Defense Minister refuses to extend Hesder student service

Defense Minister:

'No intention to send aid to Gaza'

Due to severe criticism voiced from within the coalition, Defense Minister Katz published a clarification stating that there is no intention to bring humanitarian aid to Gaza.

'No intention to send aid to Gaza'

Defense Minister confirms:

Israel preparing to resume humanitarian aid to Gaza

Defense Minister Israel Katz says Israel will remain in key security locations in Gaza - no matter what temporary or permanent arrangement is reached.

Israel preparing to resume humanitarian aid to Gaza

Morag Corridor:

Minister Katz lays down ultimatum for Hamas

Minister of Defense Israel Katz visited the Morag Corridor in the Gaza Strip and turned to the Gazan population: 'Get rid of Hamas and return the hostages - that is the only way to stop the war.'

Minister Katz lays down ultimatum for Hamas

After rocket attacks from Gaza

Netanyahu, Katz vow strong response

PM Netanyahu and Defense Minister Katz pledge a forceful response after ten rockets fired from Gaza, damaging vehicles in Ashkelon. IDF strikes rocket launchers and vows continued action to eliminate threats from Hamas.

Netanyahu, Katz vow strong response

Minister Katz reveals:

Messages that prove Iran's support for 10.7 Massacre

Minister Katz revealed documentation of contact between the Iranian regime and Hamas leaders Sinwar and Deif.

Messages that prove Iran's support for 10.7 Massacre

IDF operated in Syria to prevent Turkish takeover

Following airstrikes on Syrian military bases, IDF operated in southern Syria, confiscating weapons and destroying terror infrastructure.

IDF operated in Syria to prevent Turkish takeover

Yisrael Ganz:

'A historic revolution in Judea and Samaria'

Defense Minister and Finance Minister visit Binyamin: "We will continue to prevent the Arab takeover of the heart of the country." According to the data, in the past year, there has been a 50% increase in demolitions of illegal Arab construction. The extent of land takeover has decreased by a third.

'A historic revolution in Judea and Samaria'

Ministers Katz and Smotrich:

'Will not neglect safety of Jewish residents'

During a tour of Judea and Samaria, Ministers Katz and Smotrich say they are committed to developing Jewish communities and fighting illegal Arab construction.

'Will not neglect safety of Jewish residents'

Trump's Gaza Plan:

Defense Minister appoints head of Gaza Emigration Authority

Minister Katz explains how the immigration management will work to prepare and enable a safe and monitored passage of Gaza residents for voluntary departure to third countries.

Defense Minister appoints head of Gaza Emigration Authority

Yair Lapid:

If government doesn't obey Supreme Court, everything will end

Opposition leader MK Yair Lapid slams Defense Minister Israel Katz, says he will be 'stained forever if he advances Draft Evasion Law.'

If government doesn't obey Supreme Court, everything will end

Minister of Defense:

'Former Chief of Staff prohibited from entering IDF bases'

Min. of Defense says he will prohibit former Chief of Staff Ya'alon from entering IDF bases,' following request submitted by bereaved father Itzik Bonzel and Im Tirtzu.

'Former Chief of Staff prohibited from entering IDF bases'

After the confrontation

Katz and Zamir meet: 'We are working together'

Following the public exchange of statements, Defense Minister Israel Katz and Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir meet, discuss the escalation of military pressure in Gaza and stress: "We are working together in full cooperation."

Katz and Zamir meet: 'We are working together'

The Defense Minister's dramatic warning to Gazans

Minister Israel Katz calls on residents of Gaza to learn from their fellow Gazans who demonstrated against Hamas in Beit Lahia and demand the removal of Hamas and the freeing of the hostages.

The Defense Minister's dramatic warning to Gazans

Defense Minister:

'Chief of Staff's response was unnecessary'

Defense Minister Israel Katz and Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir engaged in a heated exchange regarding the arrest of a reserve officer on Monday night.

'Chief of Staff's response was unnecessary'

Minister of Defense:

Hamas will pay increasingly heavy prices

Minister of Defense Israel Katz approved the operational plans to continue operations in Gaza and stated: 'Our main goal is to bring the hostages home.'

Hamas will pay increasingly heavy prices






























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