Israel Katz
PM, Defense Minister deny any instruction exists to reopen Erez Border Crossing into Gaza Strip
There are preparations to open the crossing on September 1, but it still requires final approval, sources from COGAT told The Jerusalem Post.
Damascus condemns Israel Katz after visit with IDF soldiers on Mount Hermon
Board of Peace demands Israel comply with Gaza ceasefire, calls for end to kite attacks
Israel seeking to lead intensifying international race over anti-satellite weaponry - analysis
Katz denies dismissal claim as Lahav 433 questions Likud-linked figure
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After public clash with IDF, Katz denies announcing Central Command head's dismissal on live TV
Katz said the appointment process for IDF Manpower Directorate head Maj.-Gen. Dado Bar Khalifa to Central Command commander had already been underway for months.
Katz vows 'revolution in settlement' to strengthen Galilee security, Jewish presence in North
The conference convened with the aim of establishing a 10-year plan for encouraging Jewish settlement in the Galilee focused on demographics, land, quality of life, and law enforcement.
Katz states intent to replace head of IDF Central Command on live TV, IDF denies validity of move
According to the IDF, Katz’s statement was not coordinated with IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir. The military stated that Zamir does not intend to remove Bluth from his position at this time.
IDF denies IDF chief apologized to CENTCOM head after Katz said USAF struck Iran from Israeli bases
Saudi outlet Al-Arabiya initially reported that IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir had to apologize to CENTCOM after Defense Minister Katz revealed US jets were operating from Israeli bases.
Israel Katz boasts of halting detention orders for settlers while permitting detention of Arabs
"Why didn't I sign for the settlers? Because that is not terrorism. Only someone who acts against the security of the state, someone who acts to harm [the state]," the defense minister said.
Hamas decries Katz's ordering IDF takeover of Palestinian refugee camp in West Bank
Hamas's statement comes after the IDF lifted its ban on Palestinian workers entering Israeli West Bank communities, implemented following the Gilad Farm terror attack on Friday.
Netanyahu putting election interests ahead of curbing settler violence, Nablus governor to 'Post'
Nablus Governor Ghassan Douglas told The Jerusalem Post that Netanyahu is avoiding action against violent settlers ahead of elections, warning of further West Bank escalation.
Netanyahu orders West Bank crackdown after two Israelis killed in terror shooting amid clashes
PM, Defense Minister Katz announce increased troop deployments, new checkpoints, expanded counterterrorism measures • Terror shooting followed confrontation involving settlers, IDF, and Palestinians
IDF is ready and prepared for fighting with Iran to resume, Arabic spokesperson Waweya says
"We do not wait for missiles to fall or for the enemy to knock on our door before getting ready," Lt. Col. Ella Waweya said.
