Yisrael Katz

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.'

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.'

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.

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.

The UN sows the seeds of its own demise

Israel tags Guterres and UN as anti-Semitic and anti-Israel. Today's resolution is proof of the UN's uselessness as a force to solve world conflicts. Op-ed.

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.

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 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.

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.'

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 Min. to UNRWA chief: Resign

UNRWA chief Philippe Lazzarini denounces decisions to defund UNRWA, calls it 'collective punishment.' Foreign Min. Israel Katz responds with a demand: 'Resign.'

Minister: Strip terrorists' relatives of Israeli ID cards

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

Minister to protesters:

'You'll need to come at 4:30a.m. if you want to wake me up'

Protesters plan early-morning demonstration outside Energy Minister Katz's home - but are told it won't work.

Energy Min.: 'We'll augment water and electricity in Samaria'

Energy Min. Katz visits Samaria, holds working meeting on improving water, electricity infrastructure in the area.

'Police must prevent protests at train stations, no matter what'

Energy Min. demands police 'use all means necessary' to ensure freedom of movement for commuters.

Yisrael Katz threatens:

'If I'm not Foreign Minister, I won't be in the government

Tensions are rising in the Likud in preparation for the distribution of the remaining ministerial portfolios.

Senior Likud members accuse:

'Yariv Levin setting the stage for the post-Netanyahu era'

Veteran party members scrap over remaining senior ministries.

Report:

Senior Likud MK threatens not to enter government

MK Yisrael Katz rejects the report but says he intends to fill a senior role in the new government.

Likud MK:

'I regret standing behind Netanyahu in court'

MK Yisrael Katz insists his relationship with Netanyahu is good: He is our candidate for Prime Minister and I have always respected that.

Mansour Abbas:

'Ahmed Tibi and Yisrael Katz are lying'

Ra'am chairman accuses MKs Yisrael Katz and Ahmed Tibi of spreading lies against his party.

MK Yisrael Katz:

'Liberman harming the haredim like the greatest antisemites'

Former Finance Minister blasts Minister Avigdor Liberman over his threats to cut haredi budgets.

MK Yisrael Katz:

'Collect weapons, evict families and demolish terrorist homes'

Former Finance Minister criticizes current government's handling of terror wave.

Likud MK belittles Bennett: He's not a serious mediator

MK Yisrael Katz downplays Bennett's meeting with Putin: The Americans do not need Bennett to mediate with Russia.

Liberman:

'Yisrael Katz doesn't know what he's talking about'

Finance Minister responds to criticism of economic plan meant to lower cost of living.

Katz blasts Liberman:

'He behaved like the greatest antisemites in history'

MK Yisrael Katz blasts Finance Minister: He's the pyromaniac who pours fuel on the fire and then cries that the house is burning.

Miri Regev: Yisrael Katz, stop the rumors

MK Miri Regev responds to report that MK Yisrael Katz is working on forming a new government under his leadership.

MK Katz in closed talks:

'Netanyahu is on his way out'

Likud MK makes clear he plans to run for interim Likud chairman once Netanyahu steps down.

Likud MK accuses Liberman of 'mass terror attack on Israelis'

Former Finance Minister Yisrael Katz excoriates his successor, comparing limits to business bailouts to terrorism.

Netanyahu: Yisrael Katz not fighting leftist elements

Opposition leader criticizes fellow Likud member for failing to act against "New Likudniks".

Former Minister: Biden does not answer Bennett's calls

Former Finance Minister Yisrael Katz accuses Finance Minister Liberman of harming all of Israeli society, Bennett of failing on Iran.

Likud MK: Erdogan is an enemy, Mansour Abbas is his partner

MK Yisrael Katz blasts Turkish President and adds: He now has a partner in the government here - Mansour Abbas.

'Israel has become the most congested country in the world'

Likud member blames former Likud Transportation Minister Yisrael Katz for failure to deal with Israel's worsening traffic problem.

'Why did Bennett not mention that Jerusalem is our capital?'

Former Minister wonders why PM did not make clear during his UN speech that Jerusalem is the capital of the Jewish people.

Senior Likud lawmaker doubles down on criticism of Netanyahu

Former Finance Minister Yisrael Katz refuses to back down on criticism of Netanyahu, but says won't challenge him as Likud chief.

Senior Likud members oppose Netanyahu plan

Netanyahu's push to move up Likud leadership primaries opposed within the party.

Gideon Sa'ar's wink - and the Finance Minister's response

Knesset cameras record New Hope chief winking in Finance Minister's direction during vote which ended in Likud's defeat.

'If Netanyahu does not succeed, I will lead the Likud'

Finance Minister in closed conversation: If Netanyahu does not form the government, I am the one who should lead the Likud.

Yisrael Katz's political adviser: He should receive the mandate

Adviser to Finance Minister suggests in WhatsApp group that the mandate to form a government should be transferred from Netanyahu to Katz.

'Gantz is preventing approval of subsidized medications'

Finance Min. Katz slams DM Gantz for preventing updated list of medications from being approved. 'It's an embarrassment.'

'There's no propaganda here, we want to help the economy'

'The economic aid plan is to help restart the economy, we can't wait for elections,' Finance Minister Katz says.

750 shekels to every citizen:

Netanyahu presents 'massive' COVID economic stimulus plan

PM and Finance Minister unveil 'massive' nine-step economic stimulus plan, with bailouts for small businesses and aid to the unemployed.

'If Sa'ar was close to my status, he would not have left'

Finance Minister Yisrael Katz says the Likud members who left the party would have remained under the right political circumstances.

Gantz fails to reach budget agreement with Likud, elections near

After a second consecutive day of meetings between DM Gantz and FM Yisrael Katz, and more disagreements, early elections appear inevitable.

15 open markets across country to gradually open

Finance Minister Yisrael Katz: 'As part of experimental plan formulated - 15 markets throughout country will be opened gradually.'

NIS 2,000 grant to those unemployed for over 100 days this year

Finance Minister Yisrael Katz takes credit for proposal designed to help low wage earners.

Shops open despite Health Ministry objections

Finance Minister says he hopes to be able to open malls next week. 'No economy without health, and no health without a string economy.'

Edelstein vs Katz: You'll cause another lockdown

Health Minister says Finance Minister's call to open shops is reckless and irresponsible.

Netanyahu to ministers: Stop tweeting during cabinet meeting

PM Netanyahu angry after Finance Minister Katz tweets during Coronavirus Cabinet meeting.

Finance Minister: 'Health Ministry detached from the people'

Minister Katz sharply attacks Health Ministry, that opposes opening businesses, ahead of Corona cabinet discussions. 'What's this insanity?'

Fury in cabinet over reopening

Health, Finance Ministries in uproar over whether to allow stores to reopen next week.

Blue & White fuss about budget is spin, says Finance Minister

Regardless of what Blue & White say, plans for 2021 budget are proceeding according to outline.

Executive Pay Reduction Law draft published

Reduction to apply according to bill to President, PM, alternate PM, ministers, deputy ministers, judges, and more.

Finance Minister blasts Prime Minister, Health Ministry

Minister Yisrael Katz says certain lockdown restrictions make no sense. 'I won't let millions slip into despair and hunger.'

Minister Katz: Sovereignty was frozen before UAE agreement

Finance Minister says decision not to apply sovereignty in Judea and Samaria was made before deal with UAE, convenient for Arab nations.

'You do not threaten the Prime Minister'

Finance Minister blasts Gantz: If you want to show responsibility, you have to separate the political debate from the budget.