Israel Katz

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.

Tel Aviv:

Leftist protesters spit on, yell at Minister Katz

Anti-government protesters attack Energy Minister at a conference in Tel Aviv, calling him "pig, fatso, Putin's friend".

Minister Israel Katz warns:

'If Hamas joins the firing, we will target their leaders'

Minister of Energy and Infrastructure sends clear message to Hamas: If they try to harm us, they will be harmed much more severely.

MK Katz: 'I could have put together a government.'

Israel's former Finance Minister is certain he could have created a Likud-led coalition but followed Netanyahu to the opposition anyway.

Foreign Minister Yisrael Katz: Israeli attack on Iran possible

'If Iran crosses a red line, it will find a united front that includes the US, Saudia Arabia & and the UAE launching missiles at Tehran.'

Israeli politicians and the sin of foolishness

Many politicians have what to apologize for, and there's no time to do so like the days after Yom Kippur.

Revolutionary meeting:

Israeli Foreign Minister visits Abu Dhabi

First trip by a senior Israeli minister to an Arab country immediately following the Bahrain conference.

Opening of new Jerusalem-Tel Aviv train - delayed

Following warnings that new high-speed train linking Jerusalem to Tel Aviv may not be safe, Transportation Min. delays opening till Sukkot.

Cabinet Minister: "Time to return to policy of building"

In wake of Trump victory, Transportation Minister says Judea and Samaria communities should build according to their needs with no freeze.

'No artificial barriers'

New light rail system will connect Jerusalem with Judea and Samaria.

Intelligence Minister: Destroy Hezbollah - through peace

Israeli Israel Intelligence Minister Israel Katz rolls out his plan for ruining Hezbollah, while avoiding war with Lebanon.

Senior Likud minister calls to annex major Yesha blocs

MK Yisrael Katz calls on the government to annex not only Ma'ale Adumim but also Gush Etzion and Beitar Illit.

Minister Katz: 'Extremist' Peace Now Trying to Harm US Relations

Likud Minister condemns far-left NGO for trying to undermine the Prime Minister's meeting with United States President.

Katz Bows to The Histadrut Over 'Open Skies'

Minister of Transportation Israel Katz agrees to meet Histadrut demands over a controversial 'open skies' deal with Europe.