Haim Katz

Tourism Minister Haim Katz:

'If there's peace with Saudi Arabia, it will be a warm peace'

Tourism Minister Haim Katz speaks to i24NEWS after arriving in Riyadh for United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) conference.

Historic visit:

Minister Haim Katz lands in Saudi Arabia

Minister of Tourism becomes the first to head an official Israeli delegation to Saudi Arabia.

Ben-Gvir: Supreme Court ruled I can't stop roadblocks

National Security Minister responds to Tourism Minister's request to prevent anti-govt. protestors from disrupting Ben Gurion Airport.

Tourism Minister seeks to block protest at Ben-Gurion Airport

Such a protest, according to the minister, would be 'disproportionate and seriously damaging to the country'.

Likud Ministers to withdraw resignation letters

Ministers Haim Katz and Miki Zohar planned to resign from the Knesset in accordance with the "Norwegian Law".

Three MKs test positive for COVID-19

MKs Etty Atia, Haim Katz and Yoav Ben Tzur test positive for COVID-19, as does advisor to Deputy Minister Abir Kara.

Likud Central Committee: No to gov't with terrorist supporters

Members of Likud Central Committee approve proposal stipulating the Likud will not participate in coalition that relies terror supporters.

New bill calls for full application of sovereignty

Knesset Land of Israel Lobby submits bill calling for full application of sovereignty over all Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria.

'Instead of sovereignty, we get delays'

Samaria council head: Netanyahu was supposed to attend cornerstone-laying ceremony in Har Bracha today to announce sovereignty.

Knesset committee approves immunity for MK Haim Katz

Most members of Knesset House Committee support immunity for Likud MK suspected of fraud and breach of trust.

Haim Katz endorses Netanyahu rival ahead of Likud primary vote

Bid to unseat Netanyahu as chief of Likud gains momentum, with senior Likud member and former minister Haim Katz endorsing Gideon Sa'ar.

Netanyahu, Katz to discuss whether, when to hold primaries

PM, Likud Central Committee chairman respond to demand for primaries for Likud leadership.

Proposal for Netanyahu: Primaries in a year

Chairman of Likud Central Committee suggests that the Central Committee will convene next week to announce primaries in about a year.

Government sanctions Sabbath desecration in soccer industry

Minister of Labor signs general permit aiming to legalize soccer games on Shabbat.

Daycare registration to open in February instead of May

Economy Ministry aims to make daycare registration more efficient, allow parents to file for subsidies in May instead of September.

Bill limiting Shabbat work approved

Knesset passes in second, third readings bill stipulating that Jewish tradition will be considered before granting work permits for Shabbat.

'Shabbat Law' wins coalition backing

Coalition approves proposal to limit work by government-owned corporations during the Sabbath.

'Likud ministers are trying to topple the government'

Haredi MK Yisrael Eichler claims Shabbat construction work controversy manufactured by Likud ministers trying to topple Netanyahu.

Minister Katz: I hope the protest tent will be dismantled soon

Welfare and Social Services Minister Haim Katz visited protest tent of bereaved families and local council leaders opposite PM's residence.

'Build bypass roads to prevent future murders'

Welfare Minister demands PM explain why the number of houses being built is far lower than the number of houses approved.

Netanyahu scrambles as program assisting French Olim set to end

Politicians are scrambling after news that a program assisting new French Olim is set to end.

Minister: I was unaware of infrastructure work on Rosh Hashana

Labor Minister Katz denies responsibility for permitting construction work in Tel Aviv over Rosh Hashanah.

Welfare Ministry capitulates to LGBT pressure

Following pressure from LGBT groups, Welfare Ministry tells court it waives condition that only 'a man and his wife' may adopt children.

'Netiv Ha'avot does not have to be destroyed'

Likud minister says he's sure other solutions are available, promises to recruit Kulanu party.

Likud MK demands coalition back adoption by LGBT couples

Likud MK demands state change position on same-sex adoption. Welfare Minister says he intends to reconsider issue.

'New daycare guidelines harm haredi communities'

Haredi MK says government needs to put more money into building daycare centers for haredi communities, slams 'contradiction.'

Jewish Home MK: Add Tzomet founder to Shabbat permit committee

MK Motti Yogev has asked minister Haim Katz to appoint Rabbi Yisrael Rosen to the committee for Shabbat work permits.

Haim Katz: Work will take place on railway this Shabbat

Haim Katz has decided that essential work will take place on railways this Shabbat and in the following weeks on Shabbat.

Some railway projects to be postponed

Minister Haim Katz does not intend to automatically approve all the infrastructure works planned on the Israel Railways this coming Shabbat.

Welfare Minister to reexamine Shabbat work permits

Welfare Minister Haim Katz says he will reexamine Shabbat work permits following the coalition crisis over railway work on Shabbat.

Likud members urge Netanyahu not to fire Katz

Ministers and Knesset Members from the Likud urge Prime Minister not to dismiss Transportation Minister over Shabbat work.

Kahlon denies reports of Cabinet reshuffle

Finance Minister insists there will be no change of ministries without Yoav Galant's full agreement

Cabinet reshuffle to hit Kulanu

Reports indicate Netanyahu intends to give Kulanu Economy Ministry, though its authorities will be reduced.

Ministers demand government recognize Amona

Several ministers, MKs join Amona residents' protest tent in front of Prime Minister's office, declaring 'Amona won't fall again'.

'We fought Sharon, if need be we can fight Netanyahu'

Likud minister visits Amona protest tent, promises to fight for embattled town. 'We made a mistake in Gush Katif, we cannot repeat it.'

Likud Minister demands 'painful' response to Tel Aviv attack

Haim Katz calls for 'extraordinary' Israeli response that will 'go down in history' following murderous terror attack in Sarona Market.

Coalition MKs fight for underage rights

Justice and Social Affairs Ministers support bill which would add more parental supervision in juvenile crime cases.

Corruption scandal

Minister Haim Katz questioned over insider trading allegations

Welfare and Social Services Min. suspected of illegally using internal information to make massive profits on shares.

Minister: Judea-Samaria aid not enough to cope with terror

Comprehensive aid package 'does not provide for the residents' needs,' Haim Katz states, including self-defense and coping skills.

Katz: Expel terrorists' families to defeat 'ISIS-like terror'

Transportation Minister Haim Katz vows to table bill tomorrow to enable expulsion of terrorists' families as 'deterrent.'

Gov, opposition join to support building in Ma'ale Adumim

Land of Israel Lobby holds special Knesset meeting on building freeze in Ma'ale Adumim. All agree that Bibi must allow building.

Netanyahu wins bid to move up Likud primaries

Likud Central Committee approves PM's proposal to hold leadership vote in February. As well: Haim Katz chosen Central Committee chair.

Likud to choose new Central Committee head today

Likud members to choose Central Committee head. Main candidates are Haim Katz, Dudi Amsalem, Tzachi Hanegbi.

'We like to talk about poverty, but really don't like the poor'

Left skewers Netanyahu, calls for commission of inquiry over abysmal poverty statistics; solutions focus on incentives for working poor.

'A strong Likud Central Committee chair can send Netanyahu home'

Welfare Min. Haim Katz tells Likud ministers he plans to run for chairman; official postulates he'll gain support as he poses no threat.

Shomron Council head: Stop plans to give land to Palestinians

Shomron Regional Council head Yossi Dagan is joined by Likud ministers in demanding to stop plans to transfer land in Area C to the PA.

Report: Deri to become Welfare Minister

Channel 2 News reports that Welfare Minister Haim Katz will give his role to Shas chairman in exchange for Economy Ministry.

New Phase in War against Rock-Throwers

New bill to hit parents of rock-throwers 'where it hurts the most' - in their pockets; Justice Min. to enact tough new minimum sentence.

Bill to Fine Parents of Rock-Throwing Teens

Justice Minister Shaked, Social Affairs Minister Katz spearhead bill to put responsibility for teen terror on parents.

Katz: Govt. Workers Should Fly Israeli Airlines

Israeli airlines are suffering losses, and it is up to the government to help them out, said Transportation Minister Yisrael Katz.

As War Rages, Samaria Officials Present Their Case in France

MK Haim Katz and Samaria Council official Yossi Dagan are in France, presenting Israel's case as Hamas rains missiles on Israel.