Israel Katz

14 May. 20:50

Israel declares readiness to resume war with Iran

The Israeli Minister of Defense confirmed the country's readiness to resume the conflict with Iran. He stressed that the threat from Iran still remains.

30 Apr. 10:30

Israel sanctions fundraising efforts for Gaza flotilla mission

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz announced sanctions targeting the fundraising efforts behind a pro-Palestinian flotilla set to sail toward the Gaza Strip in an attempt to challenge Israel’s naval blockade.

15 Apr. 10:30

Israel names important condition for ending war with Iran

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has said that the removal of enriched uranium from Iran is a precondition for ending the U.S.-Israel military operation against Tehran, the defense ministry’s press service reported.

11 Apr. 17:00

Istanbul Public Prosecutor's Office submits indictment against Israeli government

In total, Istanbul prosecutors want to imprison for life 35 members of the Israeli leadership

7 Apr. 9:30

Israel hits Iran's largest petrochemical plant

Israel struck Iran's largest petrochemical complex at Asaluyeh on ‌Monday, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said, in what he described as a severe economic blow to Tehran.

28 Mar. 10:30

Israeli defense ministry announces plans to step up attacks on Iran

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) will escalate strikes on Iran as it will widen them to more targets and areas, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz warned.

21 Mar. 20:00

Israel announces new phase of war against Iran

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz announced Tel Aviv's plans to sharply intensify strikes against Iran starting Sunday

18 Mar. 20:40

Iran confirms death of Intelligence Minister

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian confirmed the death of Iranian Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib, as previously reported by the Israeli Defense Minister.

4 Mar. 12:30

Israel Katz threatens to kill any new Iranian leader

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has threatened to kill anyone who becomes Iran’s next supreme leader following the death of former leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

28 Feb. 10:00

Israel launches pre-emptive attack against Iran

Israel has launched a pre-emptive attack against Iran on Saturday, the Israeli Defence Ministry reported.

25 Dec 2025 in 18:45

Israeli Defense Minister declares victory in Gaza

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz declared the IDF victorious in its military operation against Hamas in the Gaza Strip. The minister also announced plans to establish a "security zone" around the enclave.

23 Dec 2025 in 13:30

Israeli military oppose closure of army radio

Israel’s cabinet voted to shut down a popular national radio station, one in a series of measures by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s right-wing coalition that critics see as blows to democracy.

24 Nov 2025 in 12:30

Israel Katz: Israel to continue policy of maximum pressure on Lebanon

Israel will continue to take action against those who threaten it, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said after the strike in Beirut targeting the Hezbollah military chief.

20 Nov 2025 in 10:00

Israeli PM and Defense Minister visit Syria

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the buffer zone in Syria, his office reported, adding that he was accompanied by Defense Minister Israel Katz and Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar.

8 Nov 2025 in 15:20

Turkey issues arrest warrant for Netanyahu

The Istanbul Prosecutor General's Office has issued an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and several top government and military officials on charges of genocide, the Prosecutor General's Office said.