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זכריא זביידי מחבל ששוחרר ב עסקת החטופים עסקה ב חגיגות ב רמאללה

Defense minister threatens released terrorist Zubeidi: ' One mistake and you’re going to meet old friends'

Israel Katz sent a message to the former commander of the Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigades, saying that 'We will not accept support for terrorism'; Zakaria Zubeidi has complained since his release about torture in prison

Yoav Zitun | 02.01.25

שר הביטחון ישראל כ"ץ בביקור והערכת מצב בשיא החרמון

IDF will stay on Syrian Mount Hermon 'indefinitely', Defense Minister tells troops

During a visit to Mount Hermon, Israel Katz emphasized that 'the IDF will remain in the security zone indefinitely' and 'we will not rely on others for our defense – here or anywhere else'; He added that Israel 'will not allow hostile forces to establish themselves and we will act against any threat'

Yoav Zitun, Lior Ben Ari | 01.28.25

Defense Minister Katz sends letter to new US counterpart: 'Seize opportunity to act against Iran'

Israel Katz warns that Iran and its partners continue to threaten regional and global stability, and that both countries must seize opportunities to reach mutual strategic goals

Itamar Eichner | 01.26.25

Katz to begin selection process for next IDF chief of staff

After Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi announced his retirement, defense minister will begin interviewing candidates Sunday for next IDF chief; Maj. Gen. Amir Baram, Maj. Gen. (res.) Eyal Zamir and Maj. Gen. (res.) Tamir Yadai shortlisted

Elisha Ben Kimon | 01.22.25

Bulletproof: Defense Minister Katz's new armored vehicle

Shin Bet set to receive new Toyota Land Cruiser 300 models armored in Germany to replace older models used by high-profile public workers

Nir Ben Zaken | 01.16.25

Katz introduces Haredi draft law waiving Haredi service for most until 2032

Security minister briefs Knesset committee without IDF representatives, shows plan to draft 50% of the ultra-Orthodox men eligible for service after seven years; mother of fallen soldier in protest march calling for equal draft for all

Sivan Hilaie, Yoav Zitun | 01.14.25

Casualties of war are devastating to confused nation

Opinion: Fortitude of a nation depends on motivation, faith in the military, economic and political leadership and the belief in a joint cause, as well as the shared load among all Israelis. None of that exists now

Ben-Dror Yemini | 01.12.25

High alert for Houthi retaliation after IDF strike on Yemen

IDF strikes Haziz power plant near Sanaa, Hodeidah and Ras Isa Ports, as well as missile launchers; Senior Houthi official threatens a major response in Hebrew

Yoav Zitun, Lior Ben Ari | 01.10.25

תיעוד מהלחימה בשלושת מעוזי הטרור שהוכרעו על ידי כוחות חטיבת כפיר

After 15 months of combat, Katz seeks IDF strategy shift to avoid war of attrition with Hamas

Defense minister calls for shift in Gaza strategy, demanding IDF present plan to decisively defeat Hamas should hostages not be released by time Trump takes office; Katz dismisses discussions about post-war Gaza as long as Hamas left standing

Yoav Zitun | 01.10.25

פעילות כוחות ביטחון בחטיבת הבקעה והעמקים - כלי נשק ומטענים שהוחרמו

IDF and Palestinian Authority crack down on West Bank Palestinian terrorism

IDF forces kill terrorists and arrest 18 suspects - and a reserve soldier is seriously injured - in the operation less than a day after the deadly attack near Kedumim in the northern West Bank

Elisha Ben Kimon, Einav Halabi | 01.07.25

שר הביטחון ישראל כ"ץ בביקור בציר פילדלפי בעזה

Defense Minister visits Philadelphi Corridor: 'We will ensure the threats do not return'

Defense Minister Israel Katz visited the border between Gaza and Sinai, emphasizing Israel’s commitment to maintaining security control in Gaza, establishing buffer zones and creating control posts; His visit comes as negotiations with Hamas for a hostage deal face significant obstacles

Yoav Zitun | 12.25.24

שר הביטחון ישראל כ"ץ בפגישה ראשונה עם הרמטכ"ל הרצי הלוי בפורום המטה הכללי

Katz gives IDF deadline for Oct. 7 probe

Defense minister instructs military chief to hand over all finding of inquiries already completed; in statement defense minister says they must be made public while government and coalition refuse national commission of inquiry

Yoav Zitun | 12.19.24

Israel disabled Houthi ports, goes after rebels economy

Military says strikes on the Iran backed proxy is after weeks of planning and not an immediate response to the overnight ballistic missile fired by the Houthis on Israel

Yoav Zitun, Lior Ben Ari | 12.19.24

Israel to maintain freedom to operate in Gaza, Katz says

Defense Minister says Israel will not allow Hamas to reorganize and rebuild and to pose a threat to communities; IDF prepares to cut of northern areas and prevent return of displaced civilians

Yoav Zitun | 12.17.24

'Hostage release deal closer than ever,' defense minister says

Israel Katz tells Knesset panel Philadelphi and Netzarim corridors would not hinder deal; Hamas official says Palestinian factions showed flexibility on gradual war-ending plan and Israeli troop withdrawal

Ynet correspondents | 12.16.24

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