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'Don't want to live in an Islamic state': Syrian Druze plead for Israeli aid as regime forces close in

Druze resident of Jaramana, near Damascus, says community 'wants Israel to intervene before it’s too late,' describing dire conditions, with no water or electricity, while locals stay up at nights to protect their families

Lior Ben Ari | 03.03.25

Israel warns Syria against attacking Druze as tensions simmer near Damascus

Netanyahu and Katz warn Syrian regime against attacking minority as fighting rages in Jaramana, vowing IDF action if Druze harmed; Israel delivers aid to Druze in Quneitra

Ynet correspondents | 03.01.25

Katz warns Hamas plotting attacks on Israeli soldiers, communities during cease-fire

Defense minister warns terror group using cease-fire to rebuild forces, relocate operatives and stockpile weapons; reveals Hamas had planned attacks in West Bank before October 7

Elisha Ben Kimon, Yoav Zitun | 02.27.25

משלוח הפצצות הכבדות ששוחרר על ידי הממשל האמריקני הגיע לישראל

1,600 heavy bombs from US: The arms shipment released by Trump has arrived in Israel | This is what it looks like

A shipment of MK-84 heavy munitions arrived in Israel from the US and was transferred to Air Force bases in the country. 'Represents a significant asset,' said the defense minister, who thanked the Trump administration for the 'unwavering support of the State of Israel'; Another shipment is now on its way to Israel, now that the embargo has been lifted - 132 D9 bulldozers

Yoav Zitun | 02.16.25

שר הביטחון ישראל כ"ץ בהערכת מצב ביטחונית ובה דן עם צה"ל בתוכנית למתן אפשרות ליציאה מרצון לתושבי עזה

Katz weighs allowing Gazans to leave via Israel amid Trump plan

Defense minister, in talks with top security officials, including IDF chief Herzi Halevi and successor Eyal Zamir, discusses allowing Gazans to leave via Ashdod Port and Ramon Airport—pending voluntary requests and strict security checks

Yossi Yehoshua | 02.06.25

שר הביטחון ישראל כ"ץ בהערכת מצב עם הרמטכ"ל ובכירים נוספים בעניין הכרעת חמאס בעזה

IDF ordered to prepare plan to allow Gazans to leave voluntarily

After Netanyahu expressed enthusiastic support for the Trump initiative, Defense Minister Israel Katz called it 'bold' and ordered the IDF to prepare a plan for Gazan's departure via sea and air; He said countries such as Spain, Ireland and Norway are obligated to allow Gazans to immigrate to them after their accusations against Israel: 'If they refuse, their hypocrisy will be exposed'

Yoav Zitun, Moran Azulay | 02.06.25

מנכ"ל משרד הביטחון, אלוף (מיל') אייל זמיר

Israel's next IDF chief of staff: Eyal Zamir

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz have chosen Maj. Gen. (res.) Eyal Zamir, director general of the Defense Ministry, to be the first Chief of Staff to come from the Armored Corps since David (Dado) Elazar in the early 1970s; Next month, he will replace Herzi Halevi, who congratulated Zamir: 'I am sure he will lead the IDF forward'

Yoav Zitun | 02.01.25

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

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