Israel Katz
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Impact: Israel Katz, the Defense Minister of Israel, proposed and secured government approval to close Army Radio, citing its political content as undermining the military. He is a key figure driving this action.
Dec 21, 2025 · 6 articles
International
Impact: Israel Katz, as the Israeli Defence Minister, issued the directive for the Israel Defense Forces to use full force in Lebanon, even during a ceasefire, to protect Israeli soldiers and demolish structures used by Hezbollah.
Apr 19, 2026 · 11 articles
International
Impact: Israel Katz, as Israel's Defence Minister, is among the 37 Israeli officials for whom Turkey has issued arrest warrants.
Nov 07, 2025 · 6 articles
International
Impact: Israel Katz, Israel's Defence Minister, threatened to destroy Iran's infrastructure and hunt down its leaders, and confirmed the killing of Majid Khademi.
Apr 06, 2026 · 24 articles
International
Impact: Israel Katz, Israel's Defence Minister, stated that the Israeli military would remain in the security zone inside Lebanon as long as Hezbollah is not disarmed, and that the agreement is a blow to Iran and Hezbollah.
Jan 07, 2026 · 200 articles
International
Impact: Israel Katz, the Defence Minister of Israel, stated that the Israel Defense Forces is operating forcefully in Palestine — Qabatiya and will continue an uncompromising offensive policy against Palestinian terror.
Dec 27, 2025 · 6 articles
International
Impact: Israel Katz, Israel's Defense Minister, described the attacks on Iran as being done 'to remove threats' and warned that Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem is a 'target for elimination'.
Feb 28, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Impact: Israel Katz, the Israeli Defence Minister, revealed the Israeli government's decision and timeline for eliminating Ali Khamenei, providing key insights into the strategic planning behind the operation.
Mar 06, 2026 · 7 articles
International
Impact: Israel Katz, Israel's Defense Minister, confirmed the strike on Iran's petrochemical facility and vowed to continue targeting top-ranking Iranian officials.
Apr 05, 2026 · 32 articles
International
Impact: Israel Katz, the Israeli Defence Minister, confirmed Israel's military involvement in strikes against Iran and highlighted the economic significance of the targeted petrochemical facility.
Mar 30, 2026 · 84 articles
International
Impact: Israel Katz, Israel's Defense Minister, stated that Israel will not withdraw from land seized in Lebanon and threatened strong retaliation if Iran attacks Israel, complicating the US-Iran peace deal.
Apr 20, 2026 · 302 articles
International
Impact: As Israel's defence minister, Israel Katz stated that Israeli forces would remain indefinitely in 'security zones' in Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza, and warned Iran against retaliation.
Jun 15, 2026 · 27 articles
International
Impact: Israel Katz, Israel's Defence Minister, has declared that the Israeli military will not withdraw from its positions in Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza indefinitely, directly opposing the US-Iran peace framework.
Apr 20, 2026 · 390 articles
International
Impact: Israel Katz, the Israeli Defense Minister, has stated that Israel expects Donald Trump to uphold key Israeli interests, including weakening Iran's missile program and proxy network. He has warned that Israel could still act independently toward Iran and would not withdraw from occupied zones in Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza.
Jun 12, 2026 · 429 articles
International
Impact: Israel Katz, the Defence Minister of Israel, co-proposed the declaration and formalization of the 19 new settlements in the West Bank alongside Bezalel Smotrich.
Dec 21, 2025 · 21 articles
International
Impact: Israel Katz, Israel's Defence Minister, has likened the destruction in southern Lebanon to the scorched-earth policy used in Gaza.
Apr 09, 2026 · 11 articles
International
Impact: Israel Katz, as Israel's Defense Minister, has warned that Israel would strike Beirut's southern suburbs if Hezbollah continued firing at Israel, setting a 'new equation' with US backing.
Jun 02, 2026 · 162 articles
International
Impact: Israel Katz, Israeli Defense Minister, initially stated that the bodies of both Yosef AlZayadni and Hamzah Al-Zayyadneh had been recovered, though the military later clarified that Hamzah's identity was not yet determined.
Jan 08, 2025 · 11 articles
International
Impact: Israel Katz, as Defense Minister of Israel, instructed the elimination of Raed Saed, indicating his role in the military decision-making.
Dec 13, 2025 · 8 articles
International
Impact: Israel Katz, Israel's Defense Minister, stated that the offensive against Iran was moved forward due to various factors and issued a threat against Iran's next supreme leader.
Mar 05, 2026 · 7 articles
International
Impact: Israel Katz, Israel's defense minister, described the strike on Iran's petrochemical facility as 'powerful' and vowed to continue targeting top-ranking Iranian officials.
Apr 06, 2026 · 70 articles
International
Impact: Israel Katz, the Israeli defense minister, vowed to continue targeting top-ranking Iranian officials following the killing of Maj. Gen. Majid Khademi, indicating an escalation in Israel's military strategy.
Mar 29, 2026 · 65 articles
International
Impact: Israel Katz, Israeli Defence Minister, praised the Israel-Lebanon agreement, highlighting Israel's intent to maintain its security zone and prevent the return of displaced residents.
Apr 20, 2026 · 338 articles
International
Impact: Israel Katz, Israeli Defence Minister, confirmed that efforts are underway to free the hostages and that the Israeli delegation left for negotiations in Qatar.
Jan 04, 2025 · 6 articles
International
Impact: Israel Katz, the Israeli Defence Minister, publicly threatened to target Houthi leaders, stating that Israel would 'behead its leaders' as it did with other militant group leaders.
Aug 24, 2025 · 27 articles
International
Impact: Israel Katz, Israel's defense minister, stated that military operations would intensify until Hamas accepts Israel's conditions for ending the war, including the release of hostages and disarmament.
Sep 05, 2025 · 7 articles
International
Impact: Israel Katz, Defence Minister, announced Israel would never leave Gaza, then retracted his quotes under pressure, following the settlement approval.
Dec 22, 2025 · 16 articles
International
Impact: Israel Katz, Israeli Defense Minister, warned Hezbollah leader Naim Kassem and called the strikes the largest blow against Hezbollah since September 2024.
Apr 08, 2026 · 70 articles
International
Impact: Israel Katz, the Israeli Defense Minister, stated Israel's intent to continue targeting top Iranian officials.
Apr 05, 2026 · 42 articles
International
Impact: Israel Katz, the Defense Minister of Israel, publicly claimed Israel's responsibility for the assassination of Ali Khamenei and issued threats against future Iranian leaders, including Mojtaba Khamenei.
Jul 04, 2026 · 33 articles
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