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שר הביטחון ישראל כ"ץ ואלוף-משנה (מיל') אביחי תנעמי לאחר המינוי לפרויקטור המיוחד לטיפול בנערי הגבעות ביהודה ושומרון

Educator and elite IDF commander tapped to head project to help West Bank hilltop youth

Colonel (res.) Avichai Tanami, a former Sayeret Matkal operative, will lead a new initiative to rehabilitate the Hilltop Youth, a group of radical settlers; Backed by Defense Minister Israel Katz, the program aims to replace punitive measures with a coordinated, educational approach to reduce extremism and unrest

Elisha Ben Kimon | 06.03.25

שר הביטחון ישראל כ"ץ ושר האוצר בצלאל סמוטריץ' בסיור משותף ביו"ש

As Israel approves new West Bank settlements, officials push for annexation

After quiet Cabinet approval, Katz and Smotrich praise move to build 22 new communities as 'historic'; new settlements along the Jordan border aim to bolster Israel’s long-term strategic posture

Elisha Ben Kimon | 05.29.25

שר הביטחון ישראל כ"ץ בוועדת החוץ והביטחון

Israel will expel citizens convicted of terror, revoke citizenship, minister says

Defense Minister says he is leading a policy to remove convicted terrorists and their supporters if they benefited from Palestinian Authority payouts

Elisha Ben Kimon | 05.28.25

Security Cabinet secretly approved establishment of 22 West Bank settlements

A the initiative of ministers Israel Katz and Betzalel Smotrich, the Political-Security Cabinet approved the establishment of 22 West Bank settlements in Binyamin, the Dead Sea region, the Jordan Valley, Mount Hebron and Samaria, including Homesh and Sa-Nur, which will be rebuilt; These are their names

Itamar Eichner | 05.27.25

Eyal Zamir, Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi, Israel Katz

IDF chief pushes back after Katz muzzles top army lawyer, says her role is vital to Israel’s image

Defense minister bars IDF advocate general from Bar Association event, citing need to avoid political debate; Zamir says her work is vital to defending army from war crimes allegations

Elisha Ben Kimon | 05.25.25

כתב האישום נגד אלמוג אטיאס ורועי מזרחי החשודים בריגול לטובת אירן בבית משפט המחוזי בבאר שבע

Spy suspect sought swingers, found Iranian agents instead: Indictment filed in espionage plot targeting Katz

According to indictment, Roy Mizrahi and Almog Atias accused of spying for Iran, including attempt to install camera near Defense Minister Katz’s home; Mizrahi also filmed Tel Aviv promenade, planted cameras; handler allegedly threatened to turn him over to authroties

Ilana Curiel | 05.23.25

רועי מזרחי ואלמוג אטיאס, חשודים בריגול לטובת מדינת אויב

Recruited in a swingers' group: Inside the alleged spy plot against Israel’s defense minister

Roy Mizrahi and Almog Atias, suspected of spying for Iran, planned to install cameras near Defense Minister Katz’s home, but Atias claims mission aborted after spotting security patrol; 'He’s brought shame on his family'

Liran Tamari, Lior El-Hai | 05.21.25

Two northern Israel men arrested in alleged Iranian plot to spy on Defense Minister Katz

Shin Bet says the pair, driven by gambling debts, transferred a suspected explosive and tried to install cameras near Katz's home

Elisha Ben Kimon, Liran Tamari | 05.20.25

IDF expands Gaza campaign as regional tensions spike, hostage deal stalled

IDF strikes on Gaza are expanding in scope, targeting Khan Younis and Jabaliya; Hostage talks in Doha remain stalled, with Trump stating he’s unsure Netanyahu can secure a resolution, while emphasizing the need to address Gaza’s growing humanitarian crisis

ynet correspondents | 05.17.25

נשיא ארה"ב טראמפ אחרי שנחת בנמל תעופה ב ניוארק ניו ג'רזי 26 באפריל

Trumps halts bombing of Houthis after Omani-mediated ceasefire

Officials say Israel caught off guard by statements, with no briefing on the matter made prior; 'If the Houthis stop firing, Israel will not respond,' a source adds

Itamar Eichner, Lior Ben Ari, News Agencies | 05.06.25

ראש הממשלה בנימין נתניהו בוועדת חוץ וביטחון בכנסת

Netanyahu called to explain call-up of tens of thousands of reserves in expanded war

Prime minister tells government that Israel plans to occupy areas of Gaza; Knesset panel chair summons Netanyahu, Defense Minister Katz after tens of thousands of summons issued to reserve troops while the government promotes draft exemption for Haredi men

Moran Azulay | 05.05.25

At a turning point? All eyes on Washington, feet still in Gaza

Analysis: Government balancing strategic shifts in aid delivery and covert operations with growing domestic unease over hostages, reservist deployments and war objectives

Yossi Yehoshua | 05.04.25

After ballistic missile hits airport, Houthi rebels warn airlines to stay away from Israel

Rebel group says strikes to increase, attack proves that Houthis can hit fortified targets inside Israel; Government to meet on possible response after defense minister warns of retaliation

Lior Ben Ari, Yoav Zitun, Itamar Eichner, News Agencies | 05.04.25

משאיות משאית סיוע תקועות ב מצרים ליד מעבר רפיח אחרי הפסקת הכנסת סיוע הומניטרי ל עזה

Despite no hostage deal, Katz confirms Israel to resume humanitarian aid to Gaza

Defense minister says supplies would be distributed across the enclave via 'infrastructure operated by civilian companies in the future'

Yoav Zitun | 04.16.25

Potential progress toward hostage release

Hamas says prepared for 'serious' hostage release following US assurances on ceasefire

Israel is waiting for a response to the proposal to offer for release of nine or 10 live hostages, including Edan Alexander, seen over the weekend in a Hamas psychological terror video; Defense minister says after the encirclement of Rafah and the capture of Morag corridor: 'A significant portion of Gaza’s territory is now part of Israel’s security zones'

Itamar Eichner, Yoav Zitun, Einav Halabi | 04.14.25

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