Israel Katz

'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.’

Foreign Minister warns West:

If you don't support us now, you'll see terror in your streets

Foreign Min. Israel Katz shares: 'I tell Western foreign ministers that Islamic terror could reach them as well - our war is your war.'

Foreign Min. slams Brazilian Pres.: 'Learn to count'

Brazil's Pres. da Silva claims Israel killed 12.3 million children in Gaza; Foreign Min. Katz urges law stipulating that 'every person who wishes to become president must learn to count.'

'Free the girls first'

Brother of kidnapped soldier sends message to Belgian FM

Salem Alatrash, brother of kidnapped soldier Mohammed Alatrash, meets Belgian Foreign Min., urges her to push for hostages' release.

Colombian President threatens to cut ties with Israel

President Gustavo Petro, who has repeatedly criticized Israel's war against Hamas, threatens to break off diplomatic ties if Israel fails to comply with UN Security Council resolution calling for immediate ceasefire.

Foreign Minister:

'UN became antisemitic, terror-supporting under Guterres'

Foreign Minister Israel Katz lashes into UN Secretary-General after Guterres visits Egypt, calls line of trucks waiting to enter Gaza a 'moral outrage.'

Israel condemns 'barbaric' ISIS attack in Moscow

President Herzog, Foreign Minister Katz react to attack which left 133 people dead in Moscow. Foreign Ministry: Terror must be condemned and fought globally. Terrorism must not be tolerated.

After Erdogan threatens Netanyahu:

Turkish deputy ambassador summoned for reprimand

'There is no God who will listen to those who support the atrocities and crimes against humanity committed by your barbaric Hamas friends,' Foreign Min. Israel Katz says.

Foreign Minister Katz to World Jewry:

Form a unified global front against antisemitism

In an open letter to the Jews of the worldת Israeli Minister of Foreign Affairs Israel Katz calls for unity to battle antisemitism, the vilification of Israel and Jews worldwide across all media fronts.

EU Foreign Min.: Israel is causing 'famine' in Gaza

EU's Josep Borrell claims Israel is using famine as a 'weapon of war,' Foreign Minister Israel Katz hits back.

Foreign Minister to UN chief:

'You brought the UN to an all-time low'

Foreign Minister Israel Katz writes scathing letter to United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres attacking his lack of response to report on Hamas rapes, growth of institutional UN antisemitism during his tenure.

October 7th sexual violence:

Hostages' families to attend UNSC meeting

Foreign Minister Israel Katz will leave for New York together with a delegation of family members of hostages. 'The people of Israel will not accept what happened, and won't stop until the UN prescribes Hamas as a terror organization.'

Brazil:

President's approval tanks after attack on Israel

Following a tirade comparing Israel to the Nazis, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva faces his lowest approval ratings in almost a year.

Foreign Min.:

Hamas wants to destroy Israel and the Jewish people

Foreign Minister Israel Katz praises South Dakota adoption of IHRA antisemitism definition, says Hamas 'wants to destroy the State of Israel because they want to destroy the Jewish people.'

Foreign Min. meets legislators from around the world

Delegation of 21 parliamentarians convenes lunch session with Foreign Min. Israel Katz as part of Israel Allies Foundation’s Annual Chairman’s Conference.

UN:

Amb summoned to Israel over silencing of rape report

Foreign Minister Israel Katz ordered Israeli Ambassador to the UN Gilad Erdan to return to Israel for consultations in light of attempts to suppress evidence of Hamas' rape and other sexual crimes against Israeli women on October 7.

FM Katz fires back

Erdogan accuses Israel of genocide in Gaza

Foreign Minister Israel Katz responds after Turkish President accused Israel of genocide: "We are fighting against your partners from Hamas. You should be silent and be ashamed!”

Israel's new strategy to combat global antisemitism

Foreign, Diaspora Ministries agree on new joint plan to identify and combat antisemitic entities and individuals while presenting Israel's case internationally.

Foreign Min.:

'Since 7/10 massacre, UN has cooperated with Hamas'

Foreign Min. Israel Katz slams UN Human Rights Council for 'cooperating with Hamas terrorists,' 'trying to undermine Israel's right to defend itself,' in wake of October 7 massacre.

Foreign Min.:

'In many Gaza homes, we found copies of Mein Kampf'

Foreign Min. Israel Katz says Hamas are the new Nazis, warns that if Israel does not win war against Hamas, 'it will harm Jewish communities all over the world.'

Israel foils diplomatic attack in African Union

An expansive diplomatic effort by the Foreign Minister prevented the AU from stripping Israel of its observer status and declaring that Israel had committed genocide.

Foreign Min. to Brazil Amb.:

Tell da Silva he is a persona non grata in Israel

Comparing Israel to Nazis is 'an embarrassment and disgrace and a serious antisemitic attack,' Foreign Min. Israel Katz tells Brazil's Amb. Federico Mayer.

Foreign Min. promises:

'We will fight South Africa's blood libel'

'Through its actions, South Africa is serving as the legal arm of Hamas,'Israel's Foreign Ministry says.

Foreign Minister Israel Katz:

'There is no room for the UNRWA in Gaza'

On a state trip to Germany, Foreign Minister Israel Katz delivered a speech denouncing the UNRWA and calling for the world to join together against Iran.

Foreign Minister calls to cut UNRWA funding

Foreign Minister Israel Katz published a scathing denunciation of the agency and called for it to be replaced.

Report:

Foreign Minister Katz's post-war plan for Gaza

Foreign Minister Israel Katz once proposed building an artificial island off the coast of Gaza. A new report claims he raised the plan again in a conversation with EU foreign ministers in Brussels.

Israel’s Foreign Minister meets Austrian counterpart

Israel’s Foreign Minister, Israel Katz, on his meeting with Austria's Foreign Minister ‏Alexander Schallenberg, "he's a true ally of Israel."

Foreign Minister Israel Katz:

The true face of South Africa has been revealed

Foreign Minister Israel Katz denounces South Africa fro its case against Israel, and calls for it to be dismissed outright.

Knesset approves:

Israel Katz appointed Foreign Minister

Knesset approves the appointment of MK Israel Katz as Israel's Foreign Minister. The appointment will take effect immediately.

Foreign Minister Cohen:

'Swapping ministerial roles during a war is not right'

Foreign Minister is expected to swap roles with Minister Israel Katz and become Minister of Energy: I will do so if asked.

Minister: Strip terrorists' relatives of Israeli ID cards

Energy Min. Israel Katz urges Justice Minister: Immediately revoke Israeli IDs of Jerusalem terrorists' relatives.

Minister Israel Katz targeted by Hezbollah-inspired group

"The Galilee Forces", which is inspired by Hezbollah, publishes explicit threat to assassinate Minister Israel Katz.