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Netanyahu: strikes in Iran to intensify; Hezbollah 'made mistake' dragging Lebanon into war
Air Force strikes Iranian military infrastructure in Tehran and Isfahan, targeting weapons and ballistic missile production sites; Iranian media reports Tehran’s Mehrabad International Airport was attacked
ynet Global
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03.03.26
Katz: problems in US, global arms supply mean Israel must produce its own weapons
Defense minister unveiled a 350 billion shekel, decade-long defense plan dubbed 'Shield of Israel,' citing sanctions, global munitions shortages and disputes with allies, and pledged to expand domestic production to ensure defense independence
ynet
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02.17.26
Arab states condemn Israeli cabinet moves expanding West Bank control: ‘Unprecedented escalation’
Foreign ministers from eight Arab states accuse Israel of imposing ‘illegitimate sovereignty’ after cabinet decisions backed by Israel Katz and Bezalel Smotrich expand settlement authority, undermine past agreements and allow enforcement even in Area A.
Einav Halabi, Lior Ben Ari
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02.09.26
Cabinet approves far-reaching moves to deepen West Bank control, reshaping land and authority
As Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu prepares to fly to Washington, the cabinet approved decisions pushed by Israel Katz and Bezalel Smotrich that undermine the Hebron Protocol, expand settlement authority and allow enforcement actions even in Area A
Elisha Ben Kimon
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02.08.26
Millions approved for hilltop youth program as police face enforcement challenges
At Defense Minister Israel Katz’s initiative, tens of millions of shekels will fund the Hilltops Administration to steer youth away from violence against Palestinians in the West Bank and encourage combat enlistment, but police are struggling to implement Shin Bet–ordered electronic monitoring
Elisha Ben Kimon
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02.08.26
Katz approves new air force and navy commanders after standoff with IDF chief
Defense minister clears appointments following internal reviews tied to the Oct. 7 attack, easing a public standoff with Zamir over senior command posts
Yoav Zitun
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12.24.25
Katz walks back Gaza outpost remarks within hours after US pressure
Defense minister clarifies Nahal units would be deployed only for security reasons; government says it has no intention of establishing settlements in Gaza
Yoav Zitun, Itamar Eichner
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12.23.25
Defense minister vows Israel will never leave Gaza, eyes new outposts in enclave's north
Israel Katz says Israel will establish new military-agricultural outposts in northern Gaza, calling current government one of 'practical sovereignty'; Smotrich also pledges major infrastructure upgrades in settlement areas
Idan Bloemhof
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12.23.25
Israel moves to restore another settlement evacuated in 2005 disengagement
Government approves plan to allow settlers to return to Sa-Nur 20 years after its evacuation, de facto repealing 2005 disengagement in northern West Bank
Elisha Ben Kimon
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12.23.25
Government approves plan to shut down Army Radio by March 2026
Cabinet unanimously backs Defense Minister Israel Katz’s proposal to close the military radio, citing harm to the IDF’s unity and neutrality, as critics warn the move undermines free expression and vow a legal fight
Itamar Eichner, Yoav Zitun
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12.22.25
IDF chief names pick for Navy commander amid deepening standoff with defense minister
Eyal Zamir publicly urged the swift appointment of Maj. Gen. Eyal Harel as the next commander of the Israeli Navy, spotlighting an ongoing dispute with Defense Minister Israel Katz that has delayed several senior military nominations
Yoav Zitun
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12.21.25
Katz, Zamir reach compromise on Oct. 7 probes as Air Force chief appointment hangs in balance
After public dispute over Turgeman report, defense minister and IDF chief agree to merge military probes into Oct. 7 failures, appoint defense establishment comptroller as observer and preserve top candidate for Air Force chief
Yoav Zitun
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12.10.25
Ministers celebrate in Yeruham as Bismuth hails draft-exemption law as 'smartest and fairest'
The head of the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee attended the Yeruham mayor’s victory party, saying the draft-exemption law ‘makes history’; despite criticism, Transportation Minister Regev backed him and, on Netanyahu’s pardon bid, said those who ‘stitched up the cases’ will face trial
Ilana Curiel
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12.08.25
Katz blocks promotion of senior IDF officer over protest activity
Defense minister says he would not advance Col. (res.) German Giltman, saying Brothers in Arms activist had encouraged refusal to serve; Giltman, former armored corps commander and ex-defense attaché in Moscow, denies wrongdoing
Yoav Zitun
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12.05.25
Finance Ministry wins budget battle after IDF sought 140 billion shekels, gets 'only' 112 billion
In significant policy step that contradicts position of IDF chief Zamir, Katz decided to cut annual reserve call-up from about 60,000 to 40,000 service members
Yoav Zitun
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12.05.25
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