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.
Defense Minister Israel Katz sent a warning to the Iranian regime during a pilots course graduation ceremony.
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."
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.'
In emergency meeting, Katz orders crackdown on extremist violence in Judea and Samaria, launches task force and social initiatives targeting Hilltop Youth.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu calls for swift justice after extremists torched a military facility in Judea and Samaria.
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.
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".
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.
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.'
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.
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.
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.
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."
Defense Minister Israel Katz threatens for the first time: 'A dictator like Khamenei cannot be allowed to exist.'
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.'
Defense Minister Israel Katz warns 'a tornado is sweeping over Tehran' as IDF prepares for additional strikes against Iranian targets.
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 Israel Katz held a situation assessment with senior defense officials and reviewed to the attacks in Tehran.
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.'
Prime Minister praises Air Force for unprecedented reach over Tehran, says Israel advancing toward victory with global admiration and national unity.
IAF jets struck targets in Tehran, including an international airport, air defense systems, and IRGC buildings.
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.
Minister Israel Katz responds to the Lebanese President's condemnation of the IDF strikes on Hezbollah targets in the Dahiya area of Beirut.
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.
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 Minister reaffirms Israel’s resolve to destroy Hamas, says military operations will proceed regardless of hostage talks.
'Israel’s long arm will reach everyone involved in the October 7th massacre, wherever they are, until they are all dead.'
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.
Defense Minister Katz: We are rebuilding Sanur and 21 more 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.
Defense Minister Katz updated that four terrorists are in an advanced stage of the expulsion process. A process for expelling hundreds more has begun.
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.
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.
Minister Israel Katz instructs IDF not to call up Democrat Party Chairman after Golan accused IDF soldiers of being baby killers.
Two Israelis from Nesher arrested for aiding Iranian handlers, planting surveillance near Minister Katz’s home, and transferring suspected explosive.
Minister Israel Katz tells Knesset committee it is believed Hamas's leader in Gaza was eliminated, but there is no final verification yet.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
Defense Minister Israel Katz meets high-ranking IDF officials, warns that Israel will act to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.
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.
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.'
Military officials approached the Minister of Defense asking to extend the mandatory service of students from Hesder Yeshivas but were rejected.
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.
Defense Minister Israel Katz says Israel will remain in key security locations in Gaza - no matter what temporary or permanent arrangement is reached.
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.'
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.
Minister Katz revealed documentation of contact between the Iranian regime and Hamas leaders Sinwar and Deif.
Following airstrikes on Syrian military bases, IDF operated in southern Syria, confiscating weapons and destroying terror infrastructure.
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.
During a tour of Judea and Samaria, Ministers Katz and Smotrich say they are committed to developing Jewish communities and fighting illegal Arab construction.
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.
Opposition leader MK Yair Lapid slams Defense Minister Israel Katz, says he will be 'stained forever if he advances Draft Evasion Law.'
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.'