Israel Katz

Minister Katz ends administrative detention against settlers

Defense Minister Israel Katz announced Friday morning that he has decided to stop the use of administrative arrest warrants against Jewish residents of Judea and Samaria.

Israel tightening the economic pressure on Hezbollah

Defense Minister Israel Katz imposes sanctions on dozens of Hezbollah-linked entities: We will reach anyone who supports terror - on every front and in every way.

IDF appointments:

Will the Defense Minister block the Chief of Staff?

Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi seeks to continue appointing senior officers in the IDF despite the October 7th massacre and the public demand to end his role.

Defense Minister Katz approves 7,000 draft orders for haredim

Defense Minister Israel Katz approves 7,000 draft orders decided upon by predecessor Yoav Gallant; the orders will be sent out at a pace decided by the IDF.

Defense Minister Katz:

'We won't agree to a ceasefire that doesn't disarm Hezbollah'

Newly-appointed Defense Minister visits Northern Command, says 'We will not agree to any ceasefires, we will not take our foot off the pedal' against Hezbollah.

Minister of Defense:

'Iran more exposed to damage to nuclear facilities'

Defense Minister, Israel Katz, at first meeting with IDF General Staff: 'There will be no ceasefire and no respite in Lebanon until the goals of war have been achieved'

After taking office

Katz holds first conversation with US Defense Secretary Austin

Defense Minister Israel Katz thanks Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin for the US steadfast support for Israel: "I am confident we will meet soon in Israel."

Katz becomes Defense Minister, vows 'I will be the IDF's shield'

Incoming Defense Minister Israel Katz assumed the position from outgoing Defense Minister Yoav Gallant in a turnover ceremony on Friday.

Approved in the Knesset

Israel Katz as Defense Minister, Gideon Sa'ar as Foreign Minister

Knesset approves new appointments in the government. 58 Knesset members support the move, with no opponents or abstentions. Opposition skips the vote.

Pentagon:

'The US will work closely with Israel's next Defense Minister'

Pentagon describes dismissed Defense Minister Yoav Gallant as a "trusted partner," stresses the Pentagon will continue to work closely with the next defense minister, Israel Katz.

Foreign Ministry tells UN:

'The agreement with UNRWA has been cancelled'

Foreign Minister Israel Katz officially announces the cancellation of the agreement between Israel and UNRWA, after the Knesset approved a law banning UNRWA's activities in Israel.

British Foreign Secretary:

'A regional war would be catastrophic'

British Foreign Secretary David Lammy says he spoke to his Israeli and Iranian counterparts in an attempt to avoid escalation into a “catastrophic” regional war.

Did UN chief mourn Nukhba terrorist, murderer, and kidnapper?

After Antonio Guterres mourns death of an 'UNRWA colleague,' Foreign Minister Israel Katz says he is mourning Mohammad Abu Itiwi, a Nukhba terrorist who commandered a deadly assault on a bomb shelter on October 7.

After defense show ban

FM Katz vows legal and diplomatic action against France

Foreign Minister says his ministry will take “legal and diplomatic measures” against France’s decision to bar Israeli companies from Euronaval defense show: France must stand by Israel and not act against it.

Israeli leaders react:

'Sinwar's elimination proves no terrorist is immune'

Israeli leaders, from President Herzog and Defense Minister Gallant to UN Amb. Danon, praise IDF for the elimination of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar.

FM Katz declares UN chief persona non grata

Foreign Minister Israel Katz bans UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres from entering Israel: Anyone who cannot unequivocally condemn Iran's heinous attack on Israel does not deserve to step foot on Israeli soil.

Foreign Minister:

'Iran is like and egg, hard on the outside, soft on the inside'

Israel's Foreign Minister Israel Katz calls for international sanctions against Iran to capitalize on the regime's economic weakness and unpopularity with the Iranian people.

Foreign Minister:

'Iranian Pres. is Khamenei's puppet, not a reformer'

Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz posts video detailing how Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian serves Supre Leader Khamenei's 'reign of terror' and is no moderate.

Hezbollah fired indiscriminately:

Foreign Minister's harsh letter to Security Council

Foreign Minister Israel Katz sent an urgent letter of complaint to President of the UN Security Council regarding the escalation on the northern border.

Foreign Minister Katz:

'Borrell is an antisemite and Israel-hater'

Foreign Minister Israel Katz again criticizes EU Foreign Policy Chief after he condemned Israeli air strikes in Gaza: He consistently tries to pass resolutions and sanctions against Israel.

'A legacy of antisemitism'

Foreign Minister Katz blasts outgoing EU Foreign Minister

Foreign Minister Israel Katz criticizes EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell after he took part in a conference promoting a "two-state solution": He is busy with hate campaigns against Israel.

Foreign Minister:

'Iran smuggles weapons into Judea and Samaria through Jordan'

Foreign Minister Israel Katz accused Iran and the IRGC of smuggling weapons into Judea and Samaria through the Jordanian border to foment violence and terrorism in the region.

Ahead of EU meeting

FM Katz: We are working to prevent anti-Israel decisions

Foreign Minister Israel Katz issues statement ahead of meeting of EU foreign ministers who are expected to discuss sanctions against Smotrich and Ben Gvir: In a reality where Israel faces threats from Iran and its proxy terror organizations, the free world must stand with Israel, not against it.

Foreign Minister:

'We don't seek war, but will do whatever it takes to protect'

Foreign Minister Israel Katz says he sent messages to his counterparts in dozens of countries urging them to support Israel's pre-emptive strike on Hezbollah/

British, French FMs:

'We will support Israel if it comes under attack'

British Foreign Secretary David Lammy and French Foreign Minister Stéphane Séjourné promise during Israel visit that their countries would stand by Israel if it were attacked by Iran.

FM Katz to British and French:

'We expect international coalition to join attack on Iran'

Foreign Minister Israel Katz made it clear to his British and French counterparts that if Iran attacks, Israel expects an international coalition led by the US, UK, and France to strike back with Israel.

Israeli FM:

Attack on Iranian woman reveals Iran's 'murderous dictatorship'

Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz condemns Iranian police attack on mother of two in Noor, Iran, urges world, 'Stop Iran now — before it's too late.'

Foreign Minister Katz:

'It's time for democracies to stand with Israel against Iran'

Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz calls on the international community to stand with Israel and combat all of Iran's malign influence throughout the Middle East.

Foreign Minister Katz:

'Iran establishing new front on Israel's eastern border'

Minister of Foreign Affairs Israel Katz explained how Iran is working to smuggle weapons and funds from Jordan to terrorists in Judea and Samaria who carry out attacks in central Israel.

PA chairman's Fatah movement attacks Foreign Minister Katz

Fatah slams comments by Minister Israel Katz regarding the evacuation of the Jenin refugee camp, says they are "a blatant declaration of the extermination plans of the fascist occupation government".

Following recognition of 'Palestine'

Israel's unusual action against Norway

Foreign Minister Israel Katz ordered revocation of diplomatic status of eight Norwegian representatives who are managing relations with the Palestinian Authority. 'Anyone who attacks us, manages unilateral policy against us, will pay a price.'

'Carbon copy of Hitler’s FM'

Erdogan party's spokesman blasts Foreign Minister Katz

Turkey slams Foreign Minister Israel Katz in the wake of Katz’s recent criticism of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's verbal attacks on Israel.

FM Katz on Sinwar:

'Another compelling reason to swiftly eliminate him'

Foreign Minister Israel Katz responds to Hamas’ announcement that Yahya Sinwar will replace Ismail Haniyeh as the head of the group’s political bureau.

Netanyahu considering appointing Israel Katz as Defense Minister

In light of his desire to replace Minister Yoav Gallant, Netanyahu asked if Foreign Minister Israel Katz would agree to take the position.

Foreign Minister:

'If embassy staff want to mourn, let them go back to Turkey'

Minister Israel Katz summons Turkish ambassador for a reprimand after embassy flies flag at half-mast in mourning for Hamas leader at Erdogan's orders.

Erdogan's invasion threats:

Foreign Minister calls on NATO to expel Turkey

Minister Israel Katz instructs Foreign Ministry diplomats to engage with all NATO members after Turkish president threatens to invade Israel.

FM Katz responds to Erdogan:

'He should remember what happened to Saddam Hussein'

Foreign Minister Israel Katz responds to threats by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to invade Israel.

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Israel Katz:

'ICJ ruling fundamentally warped, one-sided, and wrong'

'The ruling is detached from the reality on the ground; from the security threats to Israel; from the greatest massacre of Jews since the Holocaust; from the attacks by Hamas, Iran, and other terrorist elements on seven fronts,' says Foreign Minister, Israel Katz.

FM Katz welcomes the move

US, 35 countries adopt Guidelines for Countering Antisemitism

US Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism, Deborah Lipstadt, announces new legally non-binding guidelines which include policies to monitor and combat antisemitism.

Israel rejects Norwegian Foreign Minister's request to visit

Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide requests to visit Israel - and receives an official rejection from Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz.

FM Katz responds to Erdogan:

'A country like Turkey should not be a member of NATO'

Foreign Minister Israel Katz blasts Turkish President who called on NATO to stop its cooperation with Israel: You decide nothing.

US Treasury Secretary to FM Katz:

'It is important to transfer PA's tax revenues'

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen cautions Foreign Minister Israel Katz against any further withholding of funds that Israel collects on behalf of the Palestinian Authority (PA).

Over concerns of war:

Canada preparing to evacuate its citizens from Lebanon

Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs informs Foreign Minister Israel Katz that Canada is preparing militarily to evacuate its 45,000 citizens from Lebanon.

Foreign Minister:

'Hezbollah will be destroyed in a full-scale war'

Minister Israel Katz reacts to Hezbollah drone that filmed the Haifa port, says 'moment of decision' on response to Hezbollah's constant attacks on northern Israel 'very close.'

Foreign Minister Katz:

'The Palestinian Authority cannot rule Gaza'

Foreign Minister Israel Katz published a video highlighting senior PA officials' support for Hamas and the October 7th massacre.

Foreign Minister Katz:

'There will be consequences for Israel's relations with the UN'

Foreign Minister Israel Katz blasts UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres for adding the IDF to the blacklist of countries and entities that harm children during conflict: The inclusion of Israel in the list is a deplorable act.

Slovenian govt. approves bill recognizing Palestinian state

Foreign Minister Katz calls on Slovenian Parliament to vote against bill he says 'rewards Hamas for murder, rape, mutilation of bodies, beheading of babies, and strengthens the Iranian axis of evil.'

FM Katz to Rep. Stefanik:

'We need bipartisan support against Iran'

Katz thanked Stefanik for her fight against anti-Semitism, including the hearing of university presidents in Congress and her support for the aid package.

Foreign Minister Katz:

'Key to preventing humanitarian crisis in Gaza in Egypt's hands'

Israeli Foreign Minister says he is discussing need to pressure Egypt to reopen the Rafah crossing with his British, German, and Italian counterparts.

The role that Foreign Minister Katz will offer to Eden Golan

Foreign Minister Israel Katz expected to offer Israel's Eurovision representative, Eden Golan, an important role in the fight against antisemitism around the world.

Foreign Minister Katz criticizes

Slovenia considering recognizing Palestinian state

Foreign Minister meets Slovenian counterpart, Tanja Fajon, criticizes her for considering a unilateral recognition of a Palestinian state.

Amid reports of ICC warrants

Israeli missions told to brace for antisemtic attacks

Foreign Minister Katz attacked intentions of issuing arrest warrants against Israeli officials. 'Warrants will provide support for the Hamas terror organization and the radical Islamic axis led by Iran.'

Foreign Minister Israel Katz:

'We will not allow Khamenei to undermine regional stability'

The Foreign Minister congratulated the EU on the decision to impose new sanctions against Iran.

Following UNSC vote:

Foreign Min. to summon ambassadors, including from France, Japan

Foreign Ministry to summon ambassadors of countries which voted in favor of upgrading Palestinian Authority to full member status at the UN.

Foreign Minister thanks Biden for new sanctions on Iran

Minister Israel Katz: 'I commend President Biden for his ironclad commitment to Israel's security and his announcement of new sanctions on leaders and entities affiliated with Iran's IRGC, the Iranian Defense Ministry, and Iran's missile and drone program.'

FM Katz to German FM:

'Today it's us- tomorrow it will be you'

Foreign Minister Israel Katz called on Germany to work in the EU to designate the IRGC as a terror organization and to impose sanctions on Iran's ballistic missile program.

Israeli FM leading push to declare Iran a terror organization

'Iran must be stopped now - before it is too late,' Foreign Minister Israel Katz emphasizes.

Report:

Indonesia on path to normalizing relations with Israel

World's largest Muslim country reportedly ready to normalize relations with world's only Jewish State in order to join the OECD.

Moving:

Foreign Minister and hostages' families sing 'Hatikva' in Rome

Watch: Foreign Minister Israel Katz and families of hostages conclude a meeting with members of the Jewish community in Rome with a moving singing of Israel's national anthem.

Six months since massacre:

Pope to meet hostages’ families

The Pope responded to request of Foreign Minister Israel Katz to meet with hostages’ families: ‘to ensure that any ceasefire is conditional on the release of the hostages.’