Yaakov Katz

Ketzaleh:

'Cherna Moskowitz changed the map of Israel'

Bet El Founder, Former Knesset Member, and Chairman of the Arutz Sheva and Besheva Group Yaakov (Ketzaleh) Katz looks back on the life of Zionist philanthropist Cherna Moskowitz.

Chana Anita Rubin Ausubel has passed away

After decades of idealistic Religious Zionist activity for the Land of Israel, its Torah and People, Chana Rubin Ausubel has died.

Pompeo and Friedman:

Warm wishes ahead of Jerusalem conference in New York

Former Sec, of State Pompeo and Amb. Friedman meet Yaakov Katz, head of Arutz Sheva group, and bless upcoming Jerusalem conference.

The race to a million

Yaakov Katz (Katzaleh) of Bet El presents his annual monitoring report on the demographics of the settlements.

Special interview:

Why was the Jerusalem Conference established?

Special interview with Yaakov (Ketzaleh) Katz, founder of Israel National News at the 19th Jerusalem Conference.

A few questions about "settler violence'

Have you ever asked the IDF and the GSS to explain why these masked religious-appearing men are not arrested? Letter.

"They gave us the strength to continue"

Former MK Katz, Founder of Beit El Institutions and Arutz Sheva, writes in memory of Joyce Green, who passed away this week.

Ketzaleh talks post-elections

Ketzaleh gives online post-elections analysis

Watch: Former MK Yaakov Katz conducts an online post-elections analysis/Q&A.

Ketzaleh believes Netanyahu can form a right-wing government

Former Knesset Member Yaakov "Ketzaleh" Katz says that Netanyahu will be able to formulate a narrow rightwing government.

Eulogy by Ketzaleh:

Eugen Gluck, Beit El's benefactor

Yaakov 'Ketzaleh' Katz writes about his dear friend and Beit El's benefactor, Eugen Gluck z"l

What really happened on delayed El Al flight?

Arutz Sheva chairman and former MK Yaakov 'Ketzale' Katz gives a first person account of alleged haredi violence on El Al flight.

'Netanyahu is not a strong man, he lives in fear'

Former MK Yaakov Katz is disappointed with the Israeli leadership of the state, especially since it is supposed to represent the right.

'An officer and a gentleman'

Former Knesset Member and director of Beit El Yeshiva Yaakov Katz remembers late IDF Chief Rabbi Avichai Rontzki.

There is an alternative to Netanyahu

Instead of returning to Netanyahu like a battered wife, we should replace him with an honest, principled leader who isn't afraid. Opinion.

Watch: 'We've been waiting for this day to come'

Celebration for David Friedman's inauguration as Ambassador to Israel. 'Trump promised and delivered.'

Yesha growth:

Judea and Samaria population growth kills two-state solution

"The facts on the ground in this region are irreversible and render the concept of a two-state solution obsolete."

'I beg forgiveness from my Jewish brethren'

Former National Union leader Yaakov Katz delivers 'speech that Netanyahu should have given' before US summit.

Former MK Ketzale: Bennett can make or break Amona

According to Ketzale, Bennett will deserve all the credit for saving Amona, or all the blame for its demolition when he could have acted.

What did Channel 10's investigative reporter want from Ketsale?

Raviv Drucker phoned Yaakov Katz, once Ariel Sharon's right-hand man, to check if Galilee land requisitions were legal. The answer is here.

Former MK Katz:

'Demolishing a community is worse than desecrating the Sabbath'

Former MK Yaakov (Ketzaleh) Katz says the solution proposed for Amona was “a total lie”.

'Beit El is sending a message to the White House'

Supporters in NYC gather to celebrate 34 years of ties to flagship community of Judea and Samaria, say it reflects US support for Yesha.

'Netanyahu laying a trap for Bennett'

Former MK and head of National Union says Netanyahu hopes to discredit Bennett by associating him with the destruction of Amona.

Ketzaleh on Dr. Moskowitz: 'Because of you, we are winning'

Arutz Sheva founder Yaakov 'Ketzaleh' Katz eulogized philanthropic giant Dr. Irving Moskowitz.

1,000 attend annual Beit El gala dinner

Dinner began with an emotional candle-lighting ceremony, Israel and US national anthems; Mike Huckabee a keynote speaker.

Report: Bill on Foreign Voting to be Shelved

A bill to allow Israelis abroad to vote in national elections may be brought to the Knesset for legislation – but it may not.

An Open Letter to Martin Indyk

A Message for Yom Haatzmaut

Minister Attacks PA Official Who Called Sharon a 'War Criminal'

Transportation Minister Yisrael Katz on Monday slammed PA official Jabril Rajoub for calling the late Ariel Sharon a 'war criminal'.

Ketsaleh: Netanyahu 'a Sheep in Wolf's Clothing'

Accusing the PM of weakness, former National Union party leader also attacks Naftali Bennett's alliance with Yair Lapid.

War Legend: Peaceniks Shed More Blood than Me

Amatzia Chen (Patzi): if writers Oz and Grossman waved the flag of security, the world would be different.

Ketzaleh Calls for Bennett's Removal

Former National Union chairman says current leader is complicit in impending eviction of 8 communities.

PM Denies Talks on Basis of 1949 Lines, But Not Freeze

Binyamin Netanyahu's office denied that he accepted pre-'67 lines as the basis for talks with the PA. But what about the building freeze?

Ketzaleh: Bennett and Lapid will Unite

Arutz Sheva CEO says he may return to politics, because current leadership lacks vision.

Ketzaleh: Lower Housing Prices Not An 'Impossible Dream'

To lower housing prices, said Ya'akov Katz (Ketzaleh), the government needs to remember housing crises of the past.

MK to Address Miami Beach Audience on Israel Election Results

Outgoing MK Yaakov “Ketzaleh” Katz and his aide Baruch Gordon will deliver post-election addresses to a Miami Beach audience next week.

Ketzaleh: We'll Reach 20 Knesset Seats

MK Katz: When we said we'd have 15 MKs, people thought we were going overboard.

MK Katz Predicts 20 Seats for Jewish Home

The Jewish Home party will be even stronger than most polls says, with at least 20 seats, predicts outgoing MK Yaakov Katz.

Nationalists Buoyed by Barak's Resignation

Bennett: Barak's exit marks the end of old-style politics that let down the South last week.

Ketzaleh: Even the 'Best' Likudniks Can't Change Party Policy

Disengagement, building freeze, demolishing of 'outposts' - these were all Likud inventions. The Likud cannot be trusted, says Ketzaleh.

Rabbi Eliyahu Wants Ketzaleh To Head Party List

Rabbi Eliyahu urged MK “Ketzaleh” not to give up his number one place on the joint nationalists’ parties list. “You are number one.”

Ketzaleh: Our Joint List Will Achieve 15-20 Seats

MK Yaakov “Ketzaleh” Katz explains the reasoning behind his decision to be moved down on the party list.

Ketzaleh Bets His Seat on Zionist Vote

In what may be a Knesset first, MK Katz asks his party to move him from first place to seventh.

Ketzaleh: We want Ben-Ari on our List

MKs Yaakov Katz and Uri Ariel say Rav Shmuel Eliahu will mediate between them and MK Ben Ari.

Poll Gives Religious Zionists 9 Knesset Seats

Kadima is down to a meager 4 seats, while journalist Lapid's party is at 11.

Ketzaleh: We’re Heading for Something Huge

Religious-Zionist politics is heading toward “something huge” with new unity deal, and the public is responding, says MK Katz.

'Ketzaleh' Signs Unity Pact with Jewish Home Candidate

National Union and Jewish Home contender Naftali Bennett agree to form joint list for the next Knesset.

Migron Told: Leave Willingly, or Be Homeless

Minister Yaalon tells Migron residents that if they fight eviction, they won’t get housing.

MK Katz: Treat Arson as Terror

National Union head says he will again propose a bill setting minimum jail sentence for terror arson.

Ketzaleh: The Numbers Show We're Winning

MK Ya'akov Katz: Today there are 700,000 Jews living beyond the Green Line. This data is proof that Land of Israel activists have won.

MK Katz's Bill: Fire A-G Who Refuses to Represent Government

MK Yaakov Katz's new bill will stipulate that an Attorney General who refuses to present the government’s position in court will be fired.

MK Katz's Illegal Alien Law Goes Down in Flames

A law authored by National Union head MK Yaakov Katz allowing police to collect data on illegal aliens was shot down 4-42.

Parking Permits to Parents of Autistic Children

Minister of Transportation Yisrael Katz has ordered issuance of disability parking permits to parents of children diagnosed with autism.

Bet El’s Ulpana Neighborhood: The Background & Facts

Timeline and facts regarding the slated demolition of five apartment buildings (30 units) in the Ulpana Hill Neighborhood of Bet El.

Ketzaleh: No Violence, We'll Say 'Shema Yisrael'

MK Katz says "tires will not burn" at Givat HaUlpana – "One of our hands will not beat the other."

Ketzaleh Calls for ‘Resistance’ on Ulpana

Ketzaleh calls on supporters to sacrifice for the Ulpana neighborhood, warns Knesset “There will be resistance.”

Knesset, Police Crack Down on Illegal Africans

A police roundup-up and a bill for fining employers of illegal Africans may be the beginning of the end to the internal threat to Israel.

Defense Ministry: Beit El Can be Expanded 'In Many Ways'

Defense Ministry: there is land available in Beit El on which the homes in the Ulpana neighborhood can be copied.

MK Katz Joining Ulpana Hunger Strike

NU leader warns: "If Regulation Laws do not pass, 9,000 homes will be razed and 70,000 Jews evicted."

MK Gamliel to Demand 'Free Vote' for 'Ulpana Law'

MK Gila Gamliel toured Beit El's threatened Ulpana neighborhood; promises to demand ministers be allowed to vote freely

Ketzaleh to Ministers: 'You Have No Hearts!'

MK Yaakov Katz temporarily withdrew his bill to legalize Beit El's Ulpana neighborhood – tells ministers they have forgotten their brothers