Hezbollah & Israel Katz
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Hezbollah: Hezbollah has rejected the US-brokered agreement as a 'surrender' to Israel and vowed to continue armed resistance. The group's disarmament is a central, contentious point of the agreement, which Hezbollah opposes.
Israel Katz: 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
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Hezbollah: Hezbollah is a primary target of Israel's buffer zone strategy in Lebanon, with Israel destroying homes believed to be used by Hezbollah.
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
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Hezbollah: Hezbollah is a key non-state actor in the conflict, launching rockets into Israel and resisting Israeli incursions. The group's actions are central to the escalation and its continued existence as a military force is a major point of contention in peace talks.
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
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Hezbollah: Hezbollah, an Iran-backed militia group in Lebanon, fired at Israel in retaliation for the killing of Iran's supreme leader, leading to Israeli retaliatory strikes and casualties in Lebanon.
Israel Katz: 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
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Hezbollah: Hezbollah, an Iran-backed militia in Lebanon, has been engaged in conflict with Israel, complicating the peace negotiations between the US and Iran. Its actions and Israel's response are a major sticking point, as Iran demands a full cessation of hostilities in Lebanon as part of the broader peace deal.
Israel Katz: 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
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Hezbollah: Hezbollah is an Iran-backed militant group that has engaged in ongoing clashes with Israel in southern Lebanon. Its disarmament is a key condition for Israel's withdrawal from the region, and its actions have contributed to the ongoing conflict.
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
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Hezbollah: Hezbollah is an Iran-backed militant group operating in Lebanon, whose conflict with Israel is a major point of contention in the US-Iran peace talks. Israel's continued military actions against Hezbollah in Lebanon threaten to derail the broader peace efforts.
Israel Katz: 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
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Hezbollah: Hezbollah, an Iranian-allied militia in Lebanon, has been engaged in conflict with Israel. The peace agreement aims to end hostilities on all fronts, including Lebanon, which would impact Hezbollah's operations. Israel, however, has stated it will not withdraw its forces from Lebanon.
Israel Katz: 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
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Hezbollah: Hezbollah was the primary target of Israel's coordinated strikes in Lebanon. The group has stated it will not adhere to a ceasefire if Israel does not, and will not accept a return to the pre-March 2 status quo of daily Israeli attacks.
Israel Katz: 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
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Hezbollah: Hezbollah, an Iran-backed militant group in Lebanon, is a significant factor in the deal, as Iran insisted on a ceasefire in Lebanon. The group's leader, Naim Qassem, hailed the deal as a 'great victory' for Iran.
Israel Katz: Israel Katz, Israel's Defense Minister, stated that Israel would not withdraw from security zones in southern Lebanon and would retaliate if Iran attacked Israel, indicating Israel's continued military posture despite the deal.
Jun 11, 2026 · 372 articles
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Hezbollah: Hezbollah, an Iran-backed militant group, has been involved in clashes with Israel in Lebanon, complicating the broader US-Iran peace efforts. Its disarmament and the Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon are key demands from Iran for a comprehensive peace deal.
Israel Katz: Israel Katz, Israel's Defense Minister, issued a joint statement with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu regarding attacks on Hezbollah targets.
Apr 20, 2026 · 430 articles
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Hezbollah: Hezbollah militants, backed by Iran, have been targeted by Israeli soldiers in Lebanon, contributing to the overall death toll and regional instability.
Israel Katz: 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
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Hezbollah: Hezbollah is mentioned in the context of a peace agreement between Israel and Lebanon, which is a separate but related development in the broader regional stability efforts, though Hezbollah stated it would not cooperate with the deal.
Israel Katz: 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
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Hezbollah: Hezbollah is an Iran-backed militant group whose flags were waved by mourners during the funeral procession, indicating its alignment with Iran's stance against the United States and Israel.
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
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Hezbollah: Hezbollah is mentioned as being involved in a conflict with Israel, which is currently contained by a fragile ceasefire, indicating the broader regional impact of the Gaza war.
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
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Israel Katz: 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
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Israel Katz: Israel Katz, the Israeli Defense Minister, stated Israel's intent to continue targeting top Iranian officials.
Apr 05, 2026 · 42 articles
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Israel Katz: 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
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Israel Katz: 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
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Israel Katz: 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
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Israel Katz: 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
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