Israel Katz

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.

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.'

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.

'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

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

'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."

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.

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.

'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.'

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:

'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.

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.

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.'

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.'

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."

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.'

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.

Security Cabinet approves:

Israel to manage admin. for voluntary relocation from Gaza

Defense Minister Israel Katz approves proposal to set up administration for 'voluntary relocation' administration from Gaza, 'We will assist any Gazan resident who wishes to relocate.'

Defense Minister:

If Hamas continues its refusal, we'll take more land from Gaza

Defense Minister Israel Katz instructs IDF to prepare to take over areas of Gaza, so long as Hamas refuses to agree to deal to release Israeli hostages.

Defense Minister:

'Military pressure is affecting Hamas's position'

Defense Minister Israel Katz holds a security situational assessment with the IDF Chief of Staff, approves continuation of military operation in Gaza.

'This is your last warning'

The Defense Minister's message to Gaza's residents

Minister of Defense Israel Katz addressed the residents of the Gaza Strip and called on them to cooperate: 'The first Sinwar ruined Gaza, the second Sinwar will destroy it completely.'

Defense Minister at Rafael:

'Our enemies must know we have many ways of striking them'

During the visit, Minister Katz toured the development and production facilities of the advanced defense systems company, and warned: 'Should our enemies raise their hand against the State of Israel ever again, I promise that that hand will be severed.'

Defense Minister:

'One-sided draft notices are a failure'

Defense Minister Israel Katz criticized the intention of the IDF to send 14,000 additional recruitment orders to haredim by May.

Defense Minister:

IDF will remain at security points in Lebanon indefinitely

Minister Israel Katz says the IDF will remain at 5 locations in southern Lebanon as long as this is necessary to prevent Hezbollah from threatening the residents of northern Israel.

'Bold alliance'

Israel sends 10,000 aid packages to the Druze in Syria

Minister of Foreign Affairs Gideon Sa’ar instructed Israel's Foreign Ministry to send packages of basic food, including oil, salt, flour, sugar, rice, and more to the Druze community in Syria.

'We're here to protect'

The Defense Minister's message to the new regime in Syria

Defense Minister Israel Katz visits buffer zone on Hermon summit, vows Israel will 'ensure that the entire security area in southern Syria is demilitarized and free of weapons and threats, and also protect the safety of the Druze in the area.'

Defense Minister Katz:

We will soon allow Druze laborers to work in Israel

Defense Minister Israel Katz stated that the cabinet approved an aid program for Druze and Circassians in Israel and added that Druze from Syria will soon be able to come to work in the Golan Heights.

Minister Katz's unusual order:

Use protest flotillas to evacuate Gazans

Minister of Defense Israel Katz ordered the IDF to swap protesters who arrive at Gaza's shores on protest flotillas with residents who wish to leave the Gaza Strip.

Defense Minister threatens:

'Hamas will witness IDF's strength as never before'

'We'll leave no stone unturned until we bring back all our fallen,' Defense Minister Israel Katz promises at IDF memorial ceremony.

ZAKA marks traditional day for those caring for the dead

The ZAKA organization held a gathering of hundreds of volunteers to mark the 7th of Adar, the Hebrew date traditionally associated with honoring burial societies.

Minister Katz:

US President's support is a strategic asset that we must maintain

Minister of Defense Israel Katz addressed the General Staff Forum on Wednesday in its first meeting after Eyal Zamir assumed the position of Chief of Staff.

Defense Minister:

'Iran is the main threat, we will work with USA to defeat it'

Defense Minister Israel Katz spoke with the American Secretary of Defense and thanked America for the decision to speed up arms shipments to Israel.

In call with DM Katz

Hegseth reaffirms commitment to Israel

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth speaks with Defense Minister Israel Katz, tells him that the United States “remains 100 percent committed to Israel's security”.

Defense Minister:

If Hamas doesn't release hostages, the gates of hell will open

Defense Minister Israel Katz issued a threatening message to Hamas this evening demanding the release of the hostages: "We will return to fighting and they will meet the IDF with strength and in ways they have never known."

Unusual directive:

Netanyahu and Katz order IDF to protect Druze village in Syria

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Israel Katz, instruct IDF to prepare to protect Druze village of Jaramana, near Damascus in Syria.

Regavim:

'Plan to attack Jewish towns not secret, taking place every day'

Regavim movement responds to Defense Minister Israel Katz's announcement that Israel has seized the Hamas terror group's "attack portfolios" for towns in Judea, Samaria, and along the "seam line."

Targeting Judea and Samaria:

Defense Minister: We confiscated Hamas 'attack portfolios'

Defense Minister Israel Katz reveals that Hamas laid plans to attack Jewish communities in Judea, Samaria, and along the 'seam line' - during ceasefire.

New measures against PA payments to terrorists

Defense Minister Israel Katz imposed sanctions on released security prisoners, Israeli residents, and citizens receiving payments from the Palestinian Authority.

Netanyahu to new officers:

'We will defeat the monster, Hamas will not rule Gaza'

Netanyahu held up a photo of the Bibas family, who were murdered in captivity in Gaza, and stated: 'Against this we fight, and we must and can defeat those monsters - we will defeat them.'

Defense Minister Katz:

'Hezbollah specializes in funerals, we in victories'

Israeli Defense Minister says the IDF aircraft that flew over Beirut during the funeral of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah send a clear message to the terrorist organization.

Defense Minister:

'Palestinians will not be allowed to return to refugee camps'

Defense Minister Israel Katz has ordered the IDF to prevent Palestinians from returning to several refugee camps in Samaria.

Defense Minister in Tulkarm:

We're not deterred, we'll see victory in Judea, Samaria, and Gaza

Defense Minister Israel Katz visited Tulkarm, warns released terrorists: 'We're watching you, we'll hunt you down and eliminate anyone involved in terror.'