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Turkish hackers call Defense Minister Katz on video, he answers — and they publish his photo

Alongside the call, which the hackers publicized with an image, Katz also received thousands of hostile messages, including curses — some automated — and threats such as 'We will kill you'

Itamar Eichner | 09.11.25

שר הביטחון ישראל כ"ץ והרמטכ"ל אייל זמיר בהערכת מצב

IDF chief 'disappointed' as Defense Minister Katz continues to block key appointments

Appointment of Yoram Halevy as Government Coordinator may signal the first step toward Israeli military governance in Gaza, a move opposed by IDF Chiefs of Staff, highlighting tensions between senior military leadership and government ministers

Yoav Zitun | 09.08.25

תקיפות בעיר עזה, הפגזה של בניין רב קומות

Gaza City tower crumbles in Israeli strike | Watch

IDF say high-rise hid Hamas tunnels and ambush sites; residents warned to evacuate; Israel says more towers used as Hamas outposts, with sniper nests and command hubs, will be targeted in coming days

Yoav Zitun, Einav Halabi | 09.05.25

IAI publishes preliminary data for Q2: Revenues grew by 13% in the quarter

IAI published a preliminary report in order to meet the requirements of the Securities Authority; Sales in the second quarter grew to $1.6 billion, but net profit fell slightly to $156 million; order backlog not published

Yuval Azulay/ Calcalist | 08.31.25

Spy gear, airstrikes, troop landing: Israel's rare Syria ground raid step by step

Foreign reports say Syrian patrol near Damascus uncovered spy gear, triggering Israeli drone and airstrikes; a day later, dozens of troops allegedly landed for 2-hour raid; Israel hints at involvement as talks advance on security deal with al-Sharaa

Lior Ben Ari, Amir Ettinger | 08.28.25

IDF delays release of October 7 probe findings due to new Gaza op preparations

IDF leadership has postponed publication of its investigation into the October 7 failures, with Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir and a panel led by Sami Turgeman citing the need to keep commanders focused on an imminent large-scale Gaza operation

Yossi Yehoshua | 08.27.25

IDF chief, Defense Minister meet following public clash over appointments

Prior to the meeting, Eyal Zamir called for mutual trust and full cooperation between political and military echelons, outlined preparations to deepen operations in Gaza, warned Iran it would face Israel again if threatened

Yoav Zitun | 08.14.25

Defense minister accuses IDF chief of harming officers as promotions stalled

Katz claimed that Zamir is trying to 'change procedures - perhaps on the advice of a group of anti-government consultants stirring the pot,' and said that the IDF is supposed to recommend the appointment of officers, not decide on them

Yoav Zitun | 08.13.25

שר הביטחון ישראל כ"ץ בפגישה עם חברי פורום המטה הכללי של צה"ל, עם הרמטכ"ל אייל זמיר, לקראת יום הזיכרון לחללי מערכות ישראל ולנפגעי פעולות האיבה

Katz-Zamir faceoff signals political interference in military, risks Gaza offensive

At the core is not an effort to improve senior command, but rather an attempt to diminish the chief of staff’s authority and possibly force his resignation, paving the way to appoint someone aligned with the ruling Likud party and its 'full right-wing' government

Ron Ben-Yishai | 08.12.25

Katz blocks IDF chief's choices for top commands amid tensions over war

IDF says it is the Chief of Staff's prerogative to name officers for senior positions, critically needed to be filled, pushing back against the defense minister's efforts to intervene

Yoav Zitun | 08.12.25

'The next targets': Iran posts 'hit list' of senior Israeli officials

Iranian media brands Israeli officials as 'war criminals', 'enemies of humanity' and 'terrorists', using photos of some retired officials and misspelling others’ names; Katz warns Khamenei to 'look to the sky' as 'red wedding' participants await him

Lior Ben Ari, Yoav Zitun | 08.12.25

Public will bear cost for multi-billion dollars Gaza 'Humanitarian City,' officials warn

Finance Ministry officials warn project will require higher taxes and cuts to education, health and welfare budgets already strained by war and barely recovered sicne COVID-19 pandemic

Gad Lior | 07.14.25

שר הביטחון ישראל כ"ץ בביקור בבסיס מודיעין

Israel will strike Iran again if threatened, Katz says

Defense minister warns Tehran that Israel will strike with even greater force if threatened again; 'Israel's long arm will reach you in Tehran, Tabriz, Isfahan and anywhere you try to threaten or harm Israel,' he says

Reuters | 07.10.25

ראש הממשלה בנימין נתניהו ושר הביטחון ישראל כ"ץ נפגשו היום (שני) עם הרמטכ"ל, רב-אלוף אייל זמיר וחברי פורום המטה הכללי של צה"ל לסיכום מבצע "עם כלביא" נגד איראן

IDF chief praises Netanyahu’s ‘masterpiece leadership’ in war with Iran

PM says Iran’s threat surpasses past regional dangers and compares it to a deadly cancer, warning that inaction would have meant Israel’s destruction

Elisha Ben Kimon | 07.01.25

שר הביטחון ישראל כ"ץ בדיון שקיים בעקבות אירועי האלימות נגד חיילי צה"ל וכוחות הביטחון בחטמ"ר בנימין

Katz combats West Bank rioters with committee, calls for more police enforcement

Defense minister announces interagency body to deal with growing violence by youth, although one exists; avoids reinstating strict measures lifted when he assumed office; blames judges for

Yoav Zitun, Elisha Ben Kimon | 07.01.25

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