Yisrael Katz

MKs: Abbas Talking Peace, but Allowing Terror

Minister Katz accuses Abbas of failing to fight terrorism, while MK Chetboun says Israel must restore deterrence immediately.

Minister to Obama: Israeli Existence Not ‘Dependent’ on PA State

Minister rebuffs Obama’s assertion that Israeli security ‘depends on a Palestinian state.’

Katz Slams Livni's 'Hidden Ideology'

"While it is perhaps possible to hold talks in secret, it is not legitimate to hold talks with a secret ideology."

Katz Punished for Voting Against Releasing Terrorists?

Transportation Minister claims Netanyahu punishing him by taking away some of his responsibilities. PMO: Not true.

Lapid, Katz Inaugurate New Tel Aviv-Ashdod Train Line

Lapid, Katz take a ride on the new 35-minute train to Ashdod.

Minister Katz: Our 'Peace Partners' Are Vile People

Transportation Minister says that releasing terrorists will not change the other side's hatred towards Israel.

Min. Katz Blames Foreign Ministry Strikes Over EU Sanctions

Transport Minister says Israel was caught unawares, blames striking Foreign Ministry employees

Dep. Min. Hotovely: Min. Katz Won't Meet Me

Deputy Transport Minister says she tried to meet with the minister but he refused.

Free Rides for Babies in Strollers on Jerusalem Buses, Trains

Parents will now be able to tote their children in baby carriages and strollers on buses and trains in Jerusalem for free

Eini Threatens Major Strike over Ports Law

Transportation Minister: If Eini wants a war, he’ll get a war.

Min. Katz Tells his Deputy, Hotovely: Slow Down

Minister of Transport shoots down his deputy's independent initiatives on speed cameras and speed limits.

Katz, Danon, and Elkin Score Victories in Likud Elections

About 80% of Likud Central Committee members took part in the elections for the Likud's institutions.

Bennett: No One Has the Right to Split Jerusalem

Ministers, MKs and rabbis gathered at the Mercaz HaRav yeshiva for the annual Jerusalem Day celebration. March to Kotel in early morning.

Minister: Don’t Buy New Cars! Prices to Drop

Transportation Minister tells Israelis not to buy new cars. ‘Wait until we break import monopoly.’

Holocaust Survivor tells MKs, ‘Let Us Die with Dignity’

Upset for survivors as Finance Ministry seeks definitions before budget, ‘There are survivors with no heat.’

Katz Won't Back Down on 'Open Skies' Despite Strike Threat

Transportation Minister Yisrael Katz clarifies that he has no intention of backing down from the “Open Skies” program.

Bennett: The Threat of a Strike Should be Used Wisely

Economy and Trade Minister Naftali Bennett is opposed to the planned strike by Israel’s airlines, supports Open Skies program.

'Eco-Bridge' Under Construction on New Jerusalem-TA Highway

Work has started on a new “eco-bridge” that will allow wildlife to flourish as vehicles travel daily between Jerusalem and Tel Aviv

Traffic Deaths Down to 50-Year Low

Better roads, more enforcement, and a network of speed traps all contributed to a significant on crowded Israeli roads

Appeal: Deal with Deadly Highway Immediately

Residents: Solve problems on Jerusalem-Binyamin highway now; don’t wait for elections.

Minister Katz: The Shomron is the Safest Place

"In an age where missiles are being fired at Israeli cities, Samaria is the safest place," says Transportation Minister Yisrael Katz.

MK: 'Twisted Situation' Prevents Adequate Elimination of Terror

“We must continue to eliminate all those responsible for terror against us, from Ismail Haniyeh on down,” said MK Yisrael Katz.

New Road Leads to Cave of Patriarchs

Wider and improved Road 3507 will be the new entrance to Kiryat Arba.

Ministers: Time for Barak to Correct His Mistake

Ministers, MKs urge Barak to approve Jews’ return to the Peace House.

Updating Southern Infrastructure: New Rail Lines to Tel Aviv

The state has decided to upgrade infrastructure in the southern region, cutting travel time to central Israel in half with a new train line.

Activists Appeal to Ministers, PM Fears World Reaction

Netanyahu fears world response to Regulation Bill; activists call to Likud ministers who support the bill not to leave before vote.

Rivlin Hosts Religious Zionists Rabbis at Knesset

Senior religious Zionist rabbis met with Likud ministers to lobby for the "regulation law" that would save Yesha's threatened communities

Barak Sources: Yaalon and Katz are 'Feiglinist Hardliners'

Sources close to embattled Defense Minister Ehud Barak tried to brand his critics as dangerous extremists who hurt Israel.

Minister Katz Slams Barak Over Judea and Samaria

Minister Yisrael Katz accuses Barak of working against Jewish residents of Judea and Samaria for political gains.

MKs, Former Security Brass at Rav Pinto's Mimouna

Thousands attended the end-of-Pesach Mimouna celebration in Gimzo, near Jerusalem.

Minister Katz in Machpela House: Barak Can't Decide Alone

Transport Minister Yisrael Katz says Likud government needs to encourage Hevron settlement.

New Mezuzah Affixed at Kever Yosef

For the first time in eleven years, there is now a mezuzah at the Tomb of Joseph in Shechem, courtesy of Transport Minister Yisrael Katz

Punishment Upped for Severe Traffic Violations

Ministerial Committee approves "drastic" punishment for recidivist violators of traffic laws.

The Histadrut Blasts Katz on Israel Railways Impasse

Transportation Minister Yisrael Katz's hint that he may shut down Israel Railways to restructure it has infuriated the Histadrut.

China to Build Israel's Railway to Eilat

China will team up with Israel to build its new railway route from Nahal Tzin to the Red Sea resort town of Eilat.

Minister Katz: Death Penalty to Fogel Murderers

Transportation Minister Yisrael Katz Minister calls for death penalty for murderers of Fogel family, as a message following Shalit deal.

Min. Katz: Building Will Resume with a Bang!

Minister Yisrael Katz, Netanyahu's political ally, says Jewish construction will resume - and a train system will be built in Samaria.