Hamas & Israel Katz
26 shared events · Importance 16 · Last updated Jul 04, 2026
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Hamas: Hamas' 2023 cross-border attack ignited the current wars and led to Israel's invasion of Gaza. Its disarmament remains a central sticking point in ceasefire negotiations.
Israel Katz: 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
Hamas: Hamas is an adversary in Gaza, where Israel maintains control over half the territory despite a ceasefire agreement.
Israel Katz: 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
Hamas: Hamas is the militant group holding hostages in Gaza, including Yosef AlZayadni and his son Hamzah Al-Zayyadneh. The recovery of Yosef AlZayadni's body occurs while Hamas is considering a ceasefire deal that would involve the release of remaining hostages.
Israel Katz: 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
Hamas: Hamas's October 7, 2023, attack on Israel triggered the wider regional wars, though its direct involvement in the current Lebanon conflict is less prominent than Hezbollah's.
Israel Katz: 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
Hamas: The conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza is the stated reason for the Houthis' attacks on Israel and Red Sea shipping, as the Houthis claim solidarity with Palestinians.
Israel Katz: 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
Hamas: Hamas praised Turkey's action of issuing arrest warrants against Israeli officials.
Israel Katz: 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
Hamas: Hamas, a Palestinian militant group backed by Tehran, sent a delegation to the funeral ceremonies, demonstrating continued solidarity with Iran.
Israel Katz: 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
International
Israel Katz: 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
Israel Katz: 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
Israel Katz: 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
Israel Katz: 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
Israel Katz: 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
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