Israel Katz

Defense Ministry, Elbit Systems sign $183 million air munitions procurement deal

Defense Minister Israel Katz stated that the deal will strengthen the economy and reinforce national security, as well as equip the IDF to “meet security challenges both now and in the future.”

Elbit munitions
CENTCOM's Adm. Brad Cooper meets with IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir on January 24, 2026.

IDF chief Eyal Zamir makes secret DC visit, talks Iran military options with US officials

Jewish worshippers pray during morning services at Joseph's Tomb in Nablus, West Bank, January 29, 2026

Jewish worshippers hold daytime prayer at Joseph's Tomb for first time in 25 years

  The hearing in the Supreme Court in Jerusalem to examine the legality of the government’s decision to shutter Army Radio on Wednesday January 28, 2026.

Gov’t legitimacy, elections: High Court hears arguments on decision to shutter Army Radio


Netanyahu was mistaken to appoint Zamir as IDF chief, officials close to PM claim - KAN

Netanyahu reportedly told Zamir that the military chief is "right about some things, but is still subordinate to the political echelon," during a meeting on Tuesday, KAN reported.

 IDF chief Eyal Zamir, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and Defense Minister Israel Katz seen during a military briefing, in Tel Aviv, Israel, June 30, 2025

Defense Minister Katz needs to focus on war decisions, stop putting public image first - editorial

Upcoming decisions regarding Gaza, Lebanon, and Iran need a defense minister who focuses on its goals first and who doesn't lose time with social media.

Defense Minister Israel Katz with IDF soldiers in the West Bank; illustrative.

Post-Oct. 7, Israel finally learns to take accountability, but cannot bridge political divide

Over the last two days, the state has shown that it has learned a lesson about accountability after October 7. But it still hasn't learned about the dangers posed by politics and the IDF divide.

(L-R) Defense Minister Israel Katz, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and IDF chief Eyal Zamir at the graduation of an IDF officers' course, October 30, 2025

Power struggles emerge in Netanyahu's Likud internal elections ahead of national primaries

The clashes over local and Central Committee seats are exposing power struggles ahead of the national primaries as political consultants play central roles on many competing lists.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives to a Likud party meeting at the Knesset, Israel's parliament in Jerusalem on July 23, 2025.

Mossad officer 'G' steps aside amid fallout from October 7 probe

Brig.-Gen. "G" was seconded to the Mossad over the past few months while serving as the IDF Intelligence Directorate's Operations chief.

An silhouette of an intelligence agent with the Mossad logo in the background.

IDF chief goes head to head with Katz over Oct. 7 probes

IDF chief Eyal Zamir accuses Defense Minister Israel Katz of politicizing October 7 probes after move to reexamine Turgeman committee report.

IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen Eyal Zamir and Maj.-Gen. (res.) Sami Turgeman submit their findings to Defense Minister Israel Katz, November 9, 2025.

Israel Katz demands comptroller review IDF chief's October 7 report findings

The comptroller will also revisit any inquiries the committee marked as incomplete or insufficient and advise on whether further fact-finding is required.

 An illustrative image of Defense Minister Israel Katz and IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir.

WATCH: IAF kills Hezbollah military chief in most aggressive strike since 2024 ceasefire

"Netanyahu ordered the strike on the recommendation of the Defense Minister and the IDF Chief of Staff," the Prime Minister's Office confirmed.

Haytham Ali Tabatabai.

Israel must take opportunity to open ties with Lebanon, Syria to confront Hezbollah - editorial

The two adversaries are signaling openness to a different relationship with Israel, and it is imperative that Jerusalem grasp the opportunity with both hands.

A Hezbollah supporter holds a Palestinian flag and a cutout image of late Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah at a ceremony held by Hezbollah to commemorate the first anniversary of Nasrallah's killing by Israel, on the outskirts of Beirut, Lebanon, September 27, 2025.

'Regards from Metzad': Jewish extremists commit arson, attack Palestinians in West Bank

One Palestinian was severely injured in the attack, and another was moderately injured. 

Israeli settlers riot at a Palestinian village in the West Bank, setting fire to cars and homes, on November 17, 2025