Keyword "Israel Katz" - List of latest news (229 results)

20/04 Katz rejects proposal to extend yeshiva students’ military service

Defense Minister Israel Katz rejected a military proposal to extend Hesder yeshiva students' service by four months, opting to keep the current term of one year and five months.

16/04 Yisrael Katz: There will be no assistance to Gaza to pressure Hamas

Yisrael Katz: There will be no assistance to Gaza to pressure Hamas

16/04 Israel shifts Gaza aid to private sector, backtracks on Gaza aid provision, Katz confirms

Katz's admission follows a flurry of leaks in recent weeks that Israel would need to restore the flow of aid to Gaza soon if no new ceasefire deal is reached.

12/04 IDF establishes Morag Corridor, separating Khan Yunis and Rafah

The IDF has completed the encirclement of Rafah in southern Gaza, establishing control over the Morag Axis to separate Rafah from Khan Younis.

06/04 '$500m. for the destruction of Israel': Katz reveals Iran-Hamas Oct. 7 links

The document was intercepted by Israeli soldiers during the invasion of Gaza and forwarded to the IDF intelligence Catalogue unit.

05/04 WATCH: IDF raids Syrian outpost, dismantles Assad-era military supplies

The site had previously served as a headquarters for a unit within the former Syrian regime. 

03/04 Deputy A-G: 'Government ignoring IDF draft needs amid manpower crisis'

Gil Limon told attendees at Reichman University that the government failed to pass a draft law amidst the IDF manpower crisis.

03/04 Katz: Duma village riots 'not defined as terrorism'

On Tuesday, the military said some 30 masked men, believed to be Jewish residents from the Mateh Binyamin Regional Council area, entered the village, torching property. 

02/04 'Post' makes first media visit to IDF positions in Lebanon

Israel Katz told The Jerusalem Post that the destroyed villages prevent Hezbollah and civilians from returning to southern Lebanon for up to five years.

02/04 Israel expands military operation in Gaza, defense minister says

This comes after diplomatic sources said that the IDF would re-enter Rafah if there was no progress on a hostage deal.

31/03 Israel Digs In Beyond Its Northern Border

Israel has built a growing network of outposts and fortifications in Syria and Lebanon, deepening concerns about a protracted occupation in parts of the two countries.

30/03 Israel recalibrating rules of war after Hezbollah rockets, strike in Beirut - analysis

Israel Katz issued a threat to Hezbollah, as he has done many times before. This time, however, the threat was not empty.

30/03 Israel appoints director to oversee 'voluntary emigration' of Palestinians from Gaza

Blitstein, currently Defense Ministry deputy director-general, previously served as director-general of the foreign ministry and energy ministry, respectively, among other senior positions.

27/03 Israeli Defense Minister Urges Gazans to Rise Against Hamas: ‘Stop the War,’ Demand Release of Hostages

Gazans must rise up and “demand that Hamas be expelled,” according to Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz, who called for civilian defiance while warning that Hamas’s leadership is willing to “burn half of Gaza” to maintain power. | Israel / Middle East

25/03 Israel Katz vs Eyal Zamir: Yet another clash at the top - analysis

With the country on the cusp of sending troops and reservists back into full battle, Israel's leadership must get its act together.

25/03 Israel Katz runs head first into new IDF chief Eyal Zamir in new public clash – analysis

Israel Katz made a misstep by publicly advocating to fire the IDF's military attorney-general.

25/03 'Unnecessary and out of place': Katz slams Zamir's response on Oct. 7 probe order

“The defense minister issues directives to the chief of staff, who is subordinate to the political echelon, as he sees fit,” Katz said.

24/03 Katz appoints Amir Baram as Defense Ministry director-general

The Defense Ministry announced that Maj.-Gen. (res) Amir Baram has been appointed as the 26th director-general of the ministry.

23/03 Gaza relocation plan begins: 70 Gazans depart for Europe

The Defense Ministry will oversee Gaza transfers, with a leader to be appointed soon. Critics warn the program could lead to forced displacement, as no third country has agreed to take in refugees.

23/03 IDF significantly expands Rafah invasion as Katz threatens Hamas on hostages

By ordering Gazan civilians out of both critical Rafah areas, many Gazans will now need to move toward the al-Mawasi humanitarian area.

22/03 Israel pushes through with Gaza migration plans as Hamas ‘unwilling to compromise’

Israel plans to use the current ground operation, among other things, to advance the migration plan from Gaza.

22/03 IDF hits Hezbollah targets as Netanyahu, Katz order wave of Lebanon strikes

The ministry stated that the Lebanese government is responsible for everything that occurs within its territory and that Israel will not permit any harm to its citizens.

22/03 Tension in the border between Israel and Lebanon: Netanyahu ordered the army to attack "dozens of terrorist whites" of Hezbollah

The prime minister gave that instruction after the shooting of three projectiles against the town of Metula, in the first cross -border attack since December. "We cannot allow rockets to the communities of Galilee," said the Minister of Defense

20/03 Defense Minister Israel Katz approves continued military operations in Gaza

According to the ministry, Katz highlighted the importance of continuing the military pressure on Gaza until the hostages are released. 

19/03 Zionist Minister of War Important Message to Gaza Residents

In a threatening message to the inhabitants of Gaza, the Zionist Minister of War claimed: What is ahead will be harder.

19/03 Israel will resume evacuating civilians from Gaza Strip combat zones, Katz says

'The Israeli Air Force's strike against Hamas terrorists was only the first step,' he warned. Katz also told the 'residents of Gaza' that 'this is the last warning.'

18/03 Israeli Defense Minister: Israel’s Iron Beam Laser Defense Nearing Deployment

Israel’s cutting-edge Iron Beam laser defense system is set to become operational by the end of 2025, according to Defense Minister Israel Katz, who highlighted its role in enhancing national security and deterring future threats.

18/03 Katz: IDF strikes to continue until hostages freed, southern threats removed

Israel's defense minister has been aggressively moving on returning the hostages.

18/03 Hamas gathered forces during ceasefire for attempted invasion into Israel - report

Israel's security forces have identified a sharp increase in Hamas's efforts to carry out attacks against the IDF in Gaza.

18/03 WATCH: IDF chief, Shin Bet director and IAF commander oversee Gaza strikes

The IDF spokesperson's unit released videos and photos from the command center, depicting the three men in deep discussion as the strikes took place.

18/03 Israel warned about the possible expansion of its anti -terrorism operation in Gaza beyond air attacks

According to a spokesman for the defense forces, this offensive is part of a broader strategy whose objective is to weaken both the leadership structure and the Hamas Group operation

18/03 Israel's warning to Hamas' terrorists after the offensive in Gaza: "The doors of hell will open"

Defense Minister Israel Katz, ratified that the operation against the extremist organization will not stop until all war objectives are achieved. "We will not stop the fight until all hostages return home," he said

18/03 Israeli military attacks on Gaza resumed

News sources reported the opening of Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip.

16/03 Eisenkot, various MKs demand meeting with Netanyahu, Katz over 'war failures'

Additionally, the letter stated that Netanyahu and Katz have neglected to enforce the haredi draft bill, which also “harms the security and national interests of the State of Israel.”

16/03 Katz confirms Iron Beam defense laser to be operational within several months

Iron Beam is a ground-based high-power laser air defense system designed to counter short to mid-range aerial threats, including rockets and mortars.

14/03 Israel: We will stay in the five sites that we created in southern Lebanon

Israeli Defense Minister Yisrael Katz confirmed that the army forces will remain in the five locations that they established in southern Lebanon after the end of the ceasefire agreement on February 18, 2025.

14/03 Druze sheikhs arrive in Israel from Syria in historic visit to prophet's shrine

The Druze sheikhs arrived via buses to the border gate, where they were greeted by their Druze brethren living in Israel.

14/03 Purim Shpiel: Israel Katz revealed to be three cats in a trench coat

Purim Shpiel: The following is a satirical article from The Jerusalem Post's annual parodic Purim page, The Jerusalem Roast. Enjoy!

13/03 One hundred Druze sheikhs to be allowed into Israel from Syria to visit shrine - report

According to the security decision, over a hundred Druze sheikhs will be able to arrive in Israel from Syria and will be housed in Israel for one night.

12/03 Group of senior Syrian Druze expected to visit Golan Heights

This week, Defense Minister Israel Katz said Druze from across the separation line would be allowed to enter the Golan Heights for work.

11/03 WATCH: IDF presence on Syrian Hermon protects from Syrian, Hamas, Iran threats, Katz tells 'Post'

The program of Syrian Druze working in the Golan Heights will start on March 16.

10/03 IDF plans to summon 14,000 haredim, expects shortfall in 2025 draft goals

The IDF said it expects to miss its 2025 goal of 4,800 recruits by 1,800.

07/03 IDF told to prepare for 'immediate' return to Gaza fighting - report

The Jerusalem Post reported earlier this week Israel would return to fighting in Gaza in about a week and a half, barring a breakthrough in talks.

03/03 Iran looking to launch eastern terror front against Israel, Katz warns

Katz said that the construction of the border fence will help counter terrorist actions.

02/03 Katz: Lack of settlements led to security deterioration in Samaria

Samaria Regional Council head Yossi Dagan referred to Judea and Samaria as “Israel’s bulletproof vest.”

02/03 Israel's bold new defense policy: Will buffer zones bring security or more conflict? - analysis

Weak regimes produce a power vacuum, and ungoverned spaces lead to extremist groups exploiting the situation.

27/02 Iran condemns Israeli strikes in southern Syria, putting Damascus in spotlight

The comments by Iran illustrate that it is focused on Syria and might be trying to claw its way back to a position of power there.

27/02 Hamas planned attacks on IDF soldiers, settlements during ceasefire, Katz reveals

“We will not allow the demilitarization to be violated, nor will we allow any emerging threats," said Defense Minister Israel Katz.

27/02 WATCH: Elite Yamam unit arrests armed terror suspects en route to imminent attack

During the operation, forces arrested Ahmad Ali Zakarnah and Tariq Abu Zaid in Nablus while they were en route to carry out an attack.

25/02 Katz imposes sanctions on security prisoners who receive PA funding

"We will not allow the Palestinian Authority to continue rewarding terrorists for murdering and harming Israeli citizens," Katz said. 

21/02 Israel will intensify its military operations in the West Bank after the attack with explosions in Tel Aviv

Benjamin Netanyahu and the Minister of Defense promised that the Army will pursue "until the end" to the terrorists and "destroy the infrastructure" that allows them to carry out their attacks

20/02 Israel rocked by bus explosions

A possible ‘terror attack’ has rocked a busy Israeli city as multiple buses exploded.

19/02 Katz appoints Amir Baram as director-general of the Defense Ministry

Baram has served in the IDF for 37 years, and is currently serving as IDF Deputy Chief of Staff. His appointment is still subject to approval from the government.

18/02 IDF withdraws most forces from Lebanon, keeping five border outposts

The IDF said that the Lebanese army is doing better than ever before and is surprisingly confronting Hezbollah in some instances but that its performance is still far below where it needs to be.

18/02 Katz: IDF to enforce without compromise any Hezbollah violation of ceasefire

The military "will continue to enforce with strength and without compromise against any Hezbollah violation – we are determined to ensure full security for all northern communities."

17/02 In Israel, US senators dismiss Trump's Gaza plan, say Arab states to have viable alternative

"The one thing that President Trump has done, he started a discussion that was long overdue," US Senator Lindsey Graham said, saying that Arab states had "woken up" to find a better alternative.

17/02 Katz forms new body to assist Gaza Palestinians to 'voluntarily emigrate'

Should some Gazan Palestinians want to leave, Israel and the IDF will help facilitate their leaving via a mix of land, air, and sea transport options.

16/02 National security is too important for political games - opinion

When Israel's defense minister demands IDF Intelligence reprimand its chief for presenting security assessments about Gaza plans, he undermines the very system designed to keep Israel safe.

15/02 Tamir Yadai’s appointment as IDF deputy chief signals new era for military

Defense Minister Israel Katz appointed Yadai as IDF deputy chief on Friday after his initial refusal.

13/02 100 days as defense chief: How has Israel Katz shaped Israel's national security? – analysis

Defense Minister Israel Katz has wasted no time leaving his stamp on the cabinet office, viewed as the most powerful in the government.

12/02 Israel Katz warns all hell will break loose if hostages not released by Saturday

Katz reiterates US President Donald Trump's statements, adding that the new phase of the Gaza war would be different in intensity and would not end without defeating Hamas and freeing all hostages.

12/02 Gov't approves Eyal Zamir as next IDF chief to replace Herzi Halevi

Zamir came a close second to Halevi in the race for IDF chief in January 2023, but that pick was made by then-defense minister Benny Gantz.

10/02 ‘Violation’: Gaza ceasefire begins to unravel

Palestinian militant group Hamas announced on Monday it would indefinitely postpone the next hostage-prisoner exchange under a fragile truce agreement with Israel, accusing it of failing to comply with its terms.

07/02 Israel draft plan suggests airport, seaport as possible departure points for Gazans - report

Trump announced his plan on Tuesday, saying that the US will take over the Gaza Strip for the foreseeable future, during a joint press conference with Netanyahu.

06/02 Egypt warned of the "catastrophic consequences" of the forced displacement of the Palestinians living in Gaza

Cairo has labeled "irresponsible behavior" the recent announcement of Israel Katz, since it threatens to "undermine negotiations" on the different stages of the high fire and "it raises the return to hostilities"

06/02 The Israel Defense Minister ordered the Army

The scheme would contemplate output options by land, sea and air, for those who wish to leave the enclave and move to any country that accepts them

06/02 Katz instructs IDF to prepare plan for Gazans wishing to leave Gaza voluntarily

"The plan will include exit options through land crossings as well as special arrangements for departure by sea and air," Katz said.

05/02 Israel finishes testing 22 technologies for stopping drone attacks

A statement from the ministry mentioned both kinetic shootdowns and using counter-drones against attack drones.

02/02 Katz: Either Lebanese drones disappear or Hezbollah will

"I advise the successor of the successor of Nasrallah not to make a mistake regarding Israeli determination as his predecessors did - lest he pay a heavy price," Katz said.

01/02 'All of Israel is behind you': Outgoing chief, political leaders praise Eyal Zamir

Current IDF chief of staff, Lt.-Gen. Herzi Halevi said he was "confident that he will lead the IDF forward in light of the challenges ahead."

01/02 Maj. Gen. Eyal Zamir appointed as new IDF chief, succeeding Herzi Halevi

Zamir came a close second to Halevi in the race for IDF chief in January 2023, in a pick made by then-defense minister Benny Gantz.

30/01 Netanyahu called the condition for the release of Palestinian prisoners

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, together with the Minister of Defense, Isael Katsu ordered to freeze the release of Palestinian prisoners from prisons until ... RIA Novosti, 01/30/2025

29/01 Katz: IDF to remain in Jenin even after operation

Generally, since the Second Intifada of 2000-2005, the IDF has not stationed troops for any extended period within major Palestinian cities like Jenin.

28/01 Katz: IDF troops will remain in Syria buffer zone indefinitely

Katz's statement was the most far-reaching statement to date in terms of the length of time the IDF might remain in Syrian territory

27/01 Liberman accuses Katz of IDF candidate bias over haredi draft law

Katz denies Liberman’s claims of bias in IDF interviews as haredi draft law controversy heats up in the Knesset.

26/01 Israel may act against Iran in 'upcoming months' Katz tells new US Sec.-Def.

"The upcoming months present us with challenges that require military readiness and opportunities that allow us to further our strategic goals," Katz said.

26/01 Defense Minister Katz begins interviews for three IDF Chief of Staff candidates

The selection process began rather quickly following current IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi's announcement to resign last week.

24/01 Katz’s draft plan fails the IDF and perpetuates haredi draft dodging - opinion

Alas, these fine initiatives only nibble at the edges of the military, societal, and ideological need, which is a significant draft to the fighting army of 18 to 26-year-old haredi men.

23/01 Netanyahu faces triple crisis as budget, Gaza, and haredi draft deadlines loom - analysis

Coalition tensions over the hostage deal, budget deadline, and haredi draft converge to create the perfect political storm for the Israeli government.

23/01 NGO calls on High Court to cut funding for alternative yeshivas, citing IDF draft evasion

The ultra-Orthodox IDF draft has come to a head as the Israel-Hamas war has seen reservists completing hundreds of days of duty. IDF says it needs more manpower to deal with the new security reality.

22/01 Katz to begin selection process for new IDF chief of staff on Sunday

Dark Horse candidate Maj.-Gen. Tamir Yadai makes the list, subverting expectations.

22/01 AG – Defense Minister’s ‘principles’ for haredi IDF draft do not meet constitutional standards

Katz said that the bill includes financial sanctions against any yeshiva that does not meet its quota and against men who are issued draft orders but do not show up.

17/01 Defense Minister Katz thinks Israelis are idiots - opinion

The problem runs deeper. Judging by his first two months as defense minister, Katz’s other task is to shift blame for the October 7 fiasco from the politicians to the generals.

15/01 The government needs to expand haredi recruitment into IDF - editorial

The government has to encourage a fast and vast shift within haredi society, showing that military service and keeping the faith are not contradictions.

14/01 'Why are you making a Schindler's List?' Hostages families interrupt Knesset committee

The committee was interrupted for 30 minutes while Katz and Likud MK Yuli Edelstein sat in silence. 

14/01 Katz to FADC: My bill will bring tens of thousands of haredim into IDF

Katz said that over seven years, his bill would succeed at integrating tens of thousands of haredim into the military. Opposition MKs accused him of ignoring the IDF's needs.

10/01 Houthis ramp up internal arrests amid fears of spy infiltrations within terror group - report

The cause for the heightened suspicion of spy presence comes after a series of senior Houthi leaders were recently killed.

09/01 The secret plan of the Zionist regime to divide Syria into several regions

A Hebrew-language newspaper pointed to the plan of the Zionist regime to divide Syria.

09/01 Grow up, now: Katz-Halevi conflict weakens Israel’s national security - editorial

Let’s be clear: While Israel’s enemies remain united in their goal to destroy us, our leaders seem intent on undermining each other.

09/01 Defense Minister warns of potential war in West Bank, recommends IDF response measures

In the meeting with local authorities, Katz discussed that Hamas originally planned to include West Bank communities in their October 7 attacks.

08/01 Katz convenes meeting on Turkey’s Middle East influence – sources

Turkey was mentioned more than 10 times in the report, a signal of Israel’s fear that rhetoric by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan against Israel may transform into actions.

08/01 Open war in the defense ministry: Katz and Halevi clash on Oct. 7 probe

Halevi has dropped signals that he may not resign before there is a hostage exchange deal, something he believes should have occurred this past summer.

06/01 Defense Ministry approves new department for released soldier, IDF reservist support

The division, which will expand on the already-existing Released Soldiers’ Division and Fund, will include a dedicated branch for reservists’ welfare and be led by Col. (res.) Eyal Hans.

05/01 Katz: Israel will act if Hezbollah does not withdraw beyond Litani River

"If Hezbollah does not withdraw beyond the Litani River, there will be no agreement — and Israel will act on its own to ensure the safe return of the northern residents to their homes," he noted. 

02/01 “Progress behind the scenes.” Netanyahu sends a delegation to Doha to resume exchange negotiations

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office announced Thursday evening that he had agreed to send a delegation to the Qatari capital, Doha, tomorrow, Friday, to resume ceasefire negotiations in Gaza and a prisoner exchange deal with the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas), while Defense Minister Israel Katz confirmed the existence of... Offers “behind the scenes”.

02/01 Katz holds meeting on destroying Hamas governing capacity following comeback reports

According to Katz, the meeting presented all of the strategies employed to date to undermine Hamas’s political rule in Gaza.

01/01 Katz threatens Hamas with “strikes that Gaza has not witnessed for a long time”

Israel Katz, Minister of the Israeli Occupation Army, threatened, this evening, Wednesday, the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas), to launch violent strikes on Gaza, “which it has not witnessed for a long time,” if the movement does not release the Israeli prisoners held in the Gaza Strip and stop firing rockets.

01/01 In the absence of Netanyahu, Israeli ministers discuss “the day after the war” and the deal

The Israeli newspaper "Yedyat Ahronoth" revealed today, Wednesday, that ministers will hold a meeting tomorrow, Thursday, with Defense Minister Israel Katz regarding the "day after the war" file in the Gaza Strip.

30/12 Israel Katz imposes economic sanctions on Hezbollah donation campaign

The donation campaign operated through various crowdfunding platforms, enabling contributions via credit cards, bank transfers, and PayPal.

27/12 Military Intelligence chief to present Katz with IDF Oct. 7 investigation

One of them is an intelligence investigation into how Hamas prepared for the war, and it is expected to serve as the factual evidence for understanding the failures of Military Intelligence.

27/12 The confession of the ultra-Orthodox, which was said in closed rooms, will seal Netanyahu's fate

Netanyahu's speech in the Knesset revealed the gap between the slogans and reality. The ultra-orthodox parties are already whispering what will happen in the political crisis: Dafna Lial is making arrangements

25/12 Katz: Israel will ensure that “control sites” are maintained in Gaza

Israel Katz, Minister of the Israeli Occupation Army, said on Wednesday that security control over the Gaza Strip will remain in the hands of the “Israeli Army,” noting that “Israel will undermine the authority of the Hamas movement, as well as its military capabilities.” He stressed that Israeli forces will ensure the presence of "buffer zones" and "control sites" in the Strip.

25/12 Iran’s Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Year

The year 2024 was not a good one for Iran, which saw much of its proxy army across the Middle East decimated by Israel.

24/12 Katz instructs IDF to provide Nahal Oz observer families with full recordings from Oct. 7

After a discussion with the military, Katz instructed the IDF to provide families with the full communication recordings from the day of the massacre.

24/12 IDF shoots down Houthi ballistic missile, Katz vows retaliation

Katz threatens to assassinate group’s leaders •IDF fighting continues in Gaza • Israel buys more Arrow air defense missiles.

24/12 Katz warned of acting against the Houthis if attacks against Israel do not stop

Last week, the group supported by the Iranian regime claimed responsibility for a barrage of projectiles that set off alarms throughout the center of Israeli territory, one of them hitting a school in Ramat Gan, near Tel Aviv; and two days later another missile fell in Jaffa, in the same area

23/12 Israel claimed Haniyeh's assassination for the first time

The Minister of War of the Israeli regime admitted for the first time that this regime assassinated Ismail Haniyeh, the late head of the Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas).

23/12 Israel admits for the first time its responsibility for the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh

Israel Katz, Minister of the Israeli Occupation Army, acknowledged for the first time Tel Aviv's responsibility for the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh, head of the political bureau of the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas), in the Iranian capital, Tehran, last July.

22/12 Netanyahu likely to choose IDF intel over Mossad on Houthis, delays direct strike on Iran

If there is a major Iranian strike or counter-strike against Israel, the IDF is on the hot seat for failing to prevent hits.

22/12 Israel's Defense Minister warned that his country will “crush the head of Hezbollah” if terrorists violate the truce

“We will not allow them to reestablish the terrorist infrastructure that will represent a threat to the communities in the north,” said Israel Katz, during a visit to the Army in southern Lebanon.

19/12 Defense Minister Katznot present at IDF military HQ during Yemen strike - report

Katz arrived at the premises at 9:30 p.m., approved the operation, and left, according to the reports. 

19/12 Katz to Halevi: All Oct. 7 probes must be done by end of January

Katz also threatened Halevi that he would freeze all potential high command appointments until he receives the probe results.

19/12 Approval of a Zionist plan to attack dozens of Houthi sites

Alsumaria News - International The Minister of Defense of the Zionist entity, Yisrael Katz, announced today, Thursday, that he had approved a plan to strike dozens of strategic sites belonging to the Houthis in Yemen.

17/12 Netanyahu assured that Israel will stay in the containment zone in Syria as long as necessary

The president insisted that his priority is to guarantee the security of his people against “our enemies, who are near and far.”

17/12 Hamas cedes demand of complete IDF withdrawal, end to war - report

However, the official noted that Hamas still demanded that Palestinians be allowed to return to the north of the Gaza Strip.

17/12 'Israel will maintain security control over Gaza,' Defense Minister Katz clarifies

Katz's statement comes following an N12 report which claims Katz told a US official that Israel was not interested in controlling Gaza after the war.

16/12 Israeli Defense Minister says he has never been “so close to an agreement” on Gaza hostages

A technical team from Israel arrived in Doha, Qatar, on Monday “to discuss the ceasefire and hostage agreement in Gaza,” a source told AFP.

16/12 Edelstein: No back room deals on haredi draft bill

“There are all kinds of talk about agreements behind the committee’s back. There is no such thing as behind the back of the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee,” Edelstein said.

15/12 Israel Katz: New Syrian leaders 'pretending' to be moderate, pose danger to Israel

While speaking to the committee of former National Security Council chief Yaakov Nagel, Katz warned of being taken in prematurely by the HTS group.

12/12 IDF to increase protection of communities in West Bank, Katz announces

In the first phase of bolstering defense, the IDF will reinforce the area with five IDF companies.

10/12 Israel wipes out 80 per cent of Syria’s military, including its entire navy

After two days of relentless bombing, Israel has destroyed Syria’s entire navy and crippled the country’s other key military assets.

09/12 Israel bombed chemical weapons depots in Syria to prevent them from falling into the hands of extremists

The Israeli Minister of Defense, Israel Katz, ordered the Army to create a security zone free of heavy weapons, beyond the demilitarized zone between both countries.

09/12 Katz instructs IDF to create security area in Syrian buffer zone

Katz's instructions came after the IDF, on Sunday afternoon, took control of the Syrian side of Mount Hermon.

03/12 Israel, Lebanon reaffirm ceasefire amid US concerns over recent tensions - Axios report

Axios reported that the Biden administration has been concerned that the ceasefire in Lebanon could unravel after Israel and Hezbollah exchanged fire in recent days, according to US officials. 

03/12 Israel, Argentina deepen defense ties in official ministerial talks

Dr. Petri conveyed a message from Argentine President Dr. Javier Milei, reaffirming Argentina's strong support for Israel's right to self-defense.

02/12 "Netanyahu" and "Katz" banter after Hezbollah's reaction to Tel Aviv's violation of the ceasefire

The Prime Minister and the Minister of War of the Zionist regime opened their mouths to threats after Lebanon's Hezbollah reacted to the repeated ceasefire violations by this regime.

02/12 'A warrior who stood his ground': Israeli leaders mourn Hamas hostage Capt. Omer Neutra

"We must fulfill the ultimate imperative," the president emphasized, "to return Omer, and all our abducted men and women."

29/11 IDF chief Halevi pushes back on appointment freeze, hints at possible resignation

"Criticism is being heard regarding the appointment process, in light of the defense failure on October 7," Halevi wrote.

27/11 Argentina’s defense minister visits Israel to strengthen security ties and modernize defense

Petri’s itinerary includes “negotiations for the acquisition of defense technologies, high-level meetings to promote the transfer of knowledge and technology in the security sector."

27/11 Hezbollah testing the IDF's reactions to ceasefire violations - analysis

In KfarKela and in a variety of other villages, Hezbollah forces started to try to enter areas that the IDF has defined as no-go zones for them.

26/11 Katz gets approval to build Jordan fence to block Iranian plots

Smotrich approves tens of millions of shekels for fence he had prevented under Gallant

24/11 Katz delays promotions for IDF officers, says performance review needed - KAN

Katz announced that he had approved the list of colonel and lieutenant colonel promotions in the IDF, with the exception of two officers from the Southern Command.

23/11 Israeli channel: A Gaza agreement is possible after the ceasefire with Hezbollah

Israeli Channel 12 quoted a member of the negotiating team for the families of Israeli prisoners in the Gaza Strip, during a meeting last week, as saying that negotiations over prisoners have decreased since the appointment of Israel Katz as Minister of the Army.

22/11 Katz halts use of administrative detention orders against Jews in West Bank

The decision was conveyed during a meeting with Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) chief Ronen Bar.

21/11 Katz imposes economic sanctions on Hezbollah to 'dismantle terror'

"We will not allow Hezbollah and its supporters to continue funding terrorism against the State of Israel," said Katz.

20/11 Israel committed in writing to US: No forced displacement of Palestinians from northern Gaza

In an official letter sent by Israel to the Biden administration in mid-November, the Israeli government clarified that it does not intend to expel Palestinians from northern Gaza or starve them.

17/11 1,000 haredi IDF draft orders sent out, 6,000 more over 2 months

Katz doesn't block draft orders despite his mission to compromise with the ultra-Orthodox.

17/11 investigation of field events; Why did Israel regret the war with Hezbollah?

While before the invasion of Lebanon, nearly 70% of the Zionists were in favor of this attack, but after the imposition of Hezbollah's field equations, the opinion of the settlers has changed drastically.

17/11 Israel’s diplomatic struggles: Hasbara, antisemitism, and the need for clear strategy - opinion

The main address for hasbara should be the Foreign Affairs Ministry. Israel Katz replaced Eli Cohen to become minister.

14/11 IAEA Chief: Despite Iran attacks on Israel, no one should hit Tehran nuke facilities

IAEA chief Grossi urges restraint on Iran nuclear site attacks, meets Iran’s leaders amid talks on cooperation, as pressure mounts from Western diplomats.

14/11 IDF issues a thousand draft notices for haredi recruits, 6,000 more planned

Due to the low number of haredim who were drafted, the IDF more than doubled the number of notices being sent out in this round of draft attempts.

13/11 Israel attacked Hezbollah positions in Lebanon and the group responded with a wave of missiles on a military base in Tel Aviv

The border between the countries is experiencing another day of crossfire, in the midst of diplomatic attempts to reach a truce that leads to a cessation of hostilities.

13/11 Katz: 'We won’t agree to just any ceasefire, Hezbollah must withdraw beyond Litani river'

The United States is now seeking an enforcement mechanism that would ensure that the only armed body in that area would be the Lebanese Army.

12/11 Defense Minister Israel Katz not blocking IDF issuing 7,000 draft orders to haredim

Speculation spiked after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu replaced Gallant with Katz that the attempts to draft Haredim would be halted, given Netanyahu and the haredi coalition parties' opposition.

12/11 The Israeli Defense Minister assured that “Iran is more vulnerable than ever to an attack on its nuclear facilities”

Israel Katz, who took office three days ago after the dismissal of Yoav Gallant due to disagreements with the prime minister, added that there is a broad consensus for them to be neutralized.

12/11 The precondition of the new war minister of the Zionist regime for a ceasefire in Lebanon

The new Minister of War of the Zionist regime claimed that a ceasefire in Lebanon is only possible if preconditions are met.

08/11 Israel Katz took over as Israel's Defense Minister following the dismissal of Yoav Gallant

The until now Foreign Minister assumed his new position in a ceremony attended by the Chief of the Army General Staff, Herzi Halevi; and the director general of the Ministry, Eyal Zamir

08/11 Israel Katz inauguration speech: Hostages are Defense Ministry's top priority

Gallant, who also spoke, expressed gratitude and appreciation for the IDF commanders and soldiers, as well as members of the security forces, regular and reserve.

08/11 Gallant is the man for the job! Netanyahu, we deserve better - editorial

A true leader would find a way to bridge those gaps, would see the fractures in the society they are charged with leading and protecting, and tend to them - What we have seen is the opposite.

08/11 Israel's Knesset in uproar over Israel Katz becoming new defense minister

Members of the opposition chose to leave Thursday night’s plenum in protest of the new appointments.

06/11 Does Yoav Gallant's firing come at the cost of hostages, Iran conflict? - analysis

Gallant’s firing comes amid a dramatic shift in the geopolitics of Israel’s multi-front war, with Donald Trump’s dramatic re-election to the White House on that same day.

06/11 Who is Israel's incoming defense minister, Israel Katz? - explainer

Katz, who served as foreign minister starting in the beginning of 2024, has been known for posting AI photos to his X/Twitter account, including those of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.

06/11 Gallant: My dismissal came due to disagreement over 3 issues

The "dismissed" Israeli Defense Minister, Yoav Galant, spoke about the reasons that prompted Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to dismiss him from his position and appoint Foreign Minister Israel Katz as his successor.

05/11 Firing of Gallant harms Israeli security, but less than if it happened earlier in war - comment

Firing Gallant, in and of itself, at this much later point in the war, may not be a game changer at all.

05/11 'Moral darkness has fallen on Israel', Gallant says

"My priorities have always remained constant and clear: the State of Israel, the IDF, and the security establishment," Gallant said.

05/11 Who is Israel Katz, the new Israeli Defense Minister

The hard-line official took over as head of the portfolio after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu removed Yoav Gallant from his position due to a loss of trust.

05/11 Extortion by dismissal: Netanyahu sacrifices Gallant on altar of coalition politics - opinion

The decision to dismiss Gallant on the evening of the US elections shows a calculated move by the Prime Minister to ensure he would get away with it.

05/11 Netanyahu fired Yoav Gallant, Israeli Defense Minister, from the Government

He will be replaced by Israel Katz, who was Israel's foreign minister.

05/11 Netanyahu fires Defense Minister Yoav Gallant on day of US elections

FM Israel Katz has been offered the defense minister role • Gideon Sa'ar offered to join government as new foreign minister

05/11 Argentina’s new foreign minister sworn in on Torah, signals policy shift

President Milei drew parallels between the Torah's 'Lech Lecha' and Werthein's new diplomatic mission.

04/11 Israel informs the United Nations of the cancellation of the 1967 agreement with UNRWA

Alsumaria News - International: Israeli Foreign Minister Yisrael Katz informed the United Nations of the cancellation of the 1967 agreement between Israel and the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees, UNRWA.

08/10 Israel assured the UN that it will maintain operations in the Gaza Strip until the hostages are recovered

“We still have a lot to do,” said Foreign Minister Israel Katz at an organization event for the first anniversary of the Hamas attack.

01/10 Khamenei threatens Israel in Hebrew, Geert Wilders fires back in explosive exchange

Khamenei threatened Israel in Hebrew, prompting Wilders to label him a "psychopath" while reaffirming support for Israel amid escalating tensions.

29/09 Israelis divided on Gaza war strategy and future relations with Palestinians - poll

The Mitvim Institute's 2024 Foreign Policy Index reveals sharp divisions in Israeli public opinion on the Gaza war, future Palestinian relations, and foreign policy.

23/09 UNSC must insist that Hezbollah leave southern Lebanon, Katz says

Katz told the UNSC that Israel had engaged “constructively” to secure a diplomatic resolution to the conflict but that Hezbollah had rejected those efforts.

08/09 Türkiye: Katz has no weight even within Netanyahu’s government

On Saturday, the Turkish Foreign Ministry described Yisrael Katz, the Israeli Foreign Minister, as “not having weight even within the government” of his country.

06/09 'Khamenei wants to arm Judea and Samaria just as he armed Gaza,' Katz tells German FM

On Wednesday, FM Baerbock said on X/Twitter that there is “no military solution” for both Gaza and the situation in the West Bank. 

28/08 FM Katz: Israel should temporarily evacuate West Bank Palestinians to thwart Iranian terror

"The IDF is operating with force since the night, in the refugee camps of Jenin and Tulkarm to thwart Islamic-Iranian terror infrastructure that was set up there," Katz wrote.

28/08 An Israeli minister calls for treating the West Bank like Gaza and evacuating its residents

Israel Katz, the Israeli Minister of Foreign Affairs, called for dealing with the West Bank in the same way that the Gaza Strip is dealt with, coinciding with the start of a military operation in the West Bank, at dawn on Wednesday, by the Israeli occupation army, the largest since 2002.

27/08 Foreign Minister Israel Katz must look before he leaps - opinion

As tensions rise between Israel and the rest of the world, Foreign Minister Israel Katz must navigate increasingly stressful situations.

19/08 Man linked to attack on Israeli embassy in Serbia killed by police

The man, Senad Ramovic, had apparently opened fire on the officers first.

16/08 Israeli Minister: We expect the American-led coalition to join in responding to any Iranian attack

Israel Katz, the Israeli Foreign Minister, said that Tel Aviv expects the coalition led by the United States, France and Britain to join in responding to any upcoming Iranian attack in the coming days.

13/08 Ahmet Hakan announced by saying, "He has turned into a whipping boy": He must be going crazy with anger! Let it be worse

Ahmet Hakan reacted to Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz's arrogant statements towards Turkey. Hürriyet newspaper writer Hakan stated that Ekrem İmamoğlu and Ahmet Davutoğlu gave the necessary response to these statements. Stating that political leaders in Turkey showed unity against Israel, Hakan noted that this situation created a great discomfort in Israel. Ahmet Hakan stated the following i

09/08 FM Katz to foreign countries: 'Immediately designate Hamas, Sinwar as terrorists'

For countries that have already declared Hamas as a terrorist org., Katz said this should be enforced by "personally designating Sinwar."

06/08 İmamoğlu said, "He has the blood of tens of thousands of children on his hands"; This time, the Israeli Foreign Minister tagged Mansur Yavaş and CHP Youth Branch along with İmamoğlu.

Israeli Foreign Minister Katz responded to President Erdogan's words, "The West is a prisoner of a handful of Zionists", on account X

06/08 Scandalous 'Erdogan' response from CHP to the Israeli murderer minister! Will low sharing go unpunished?

CHP received a scandalous response to Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz's post in which he accused President Erdoğan of 'dictatorship' by tagging Ekrem İmamoğlu and Mansur Yavaş. Reactions poured in against the CHP Youth Branch, which slandered that Israel, which committed genocide in Gaza and murdered nearly 40 thousand people, was an ally of President Erdoğan. Citizens called on prosecutors t

05/08 Turkey Lowers Flag at Embassy in Israel to Honor Slain Hamas Terrorist

Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz reprimanded the Turkish embassy for flying its flag at half-mast to honor Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh.

02/08 The anger of the Zionist regime over the half-raised Turkish flag in Tel Aviv

The half-mast of the Turkish flag at the country's embassy in Tel Aviv because of the martyrdom of Ismail Haniyeh, the head of Hamas's political bureau, angered the Zionists.

30/07 The Israeli Foreign Minister calls for Türkiye's expulsion from NATO

Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz called on NATO to expel Turkey, yesterday, Monday, after its President Recep Tayyip Erdogan threatened that his country might enter Israel as it entered Libya and Nagorno-Karabakh (Azerbaijan).

29/07 Scandalous call from murderer Israel to NATO and Türkiye

After President Erdoğan's words, Israel's arrogant outbursts continue to increase. Israeli Foreign Minister Katz instructed the country's diplomats to work to remove Turkey from NATO.

29/07 Ümit Özdağ to Israeli Foreign Minister: Türkiye is not Iraq, Türkiye will not make Erdoğan do what you did to Saddam

Victory Party Chairman Ümit Özdağ reacted to the Israeli Foreign Minister's comparison of President Erdoğan to "Saddam Hussein"

29/07 MHP leader Devlet Bahçeli intimidates Israel: All kinds of scenarios should be on the agenda

Reacting to the scandalous statements of genocidal Israel's Foreign Minister Israel Katz targeting President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, MHP leader Devlet Bahçeli said, 'The Turkish nation is united and locked against genocidal Israel. Of course, all kinds of scenarios should be on the agenda; All political, strategic and military preparations should be strengthened and it should be accurately confirmed

29/07 Israeli Minister's 'Saddam Hussein' response to Erdoğan, statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz shared, "He may end up like Saddam Hussein" after President and AKP Chairman Tayyip Erdoğan's words, "We will go there just like we went to Karabakh and Libya." Katz, in his statement on his

28/07 An Israeli minister responds to Erdogan: He is following in the footsteps of Saddam Hussein

Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz responded to statements by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in which he threatened to attack Israel.

28/07 'Saddam Hussein' threat from despicable murderer Katz to President Erdoğan

"Saddam Hussein" threat from Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz to President Erdoğan's words "We will go there just like we went to Karabakh" against the massacres of the murderer Israel.

26/07 Israel Warns France that Iran Is Planning Attacks at Paris Olympics

Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz warned France that Jerusalem believes Iran is planning to attack the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics.

24/07 Detoxifying Hamas: China Hosts Talks Between Terrorists and 'Moderate' Fatah

The terrorists of Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad meet with the relatively “moderate” Palestinian faction of Fatah in Beijing.

23/07 'Psychological operation': Turkey condemns FM Katz social media post depicting toddler Erdogan

FM Katz accused Erdogan of turning "Turkey into a state that supports terrorism [that] subjects Turkey to the Iranian axis of evil in the name of extreme ideology and blatant anti-Semitism.”

21/07 'Israel has significantly damaged Hamas': FM Katz in WSJ interview

Katz described the challenges of reaching this point in the war with Hamas, as Israel faced pressure from the West to avoid a military operation in Rafah and had to hold its ground.

20/07 Minister Israel Katz: "If we have to - we may end up with a multi-system war"

In a tense day that included incessant shooting from the north and a drone that exploded in the heart of Tel Aviv, Foreign Minister Israel Katz arrived for an interview with Ofira and Levinson and addressed the Iranian problem, a possible response to the Houthis' operation and the abductee deal

16/07 After its recognition of Palestine, the occupation officially refuses to receive the Norwegian Foreign Minister

The Occupation Foreign Minister, Israel Katz, rejected the request of the Norwegian Foreign Minister, Espen Barth Edda, to visit the occupation entity, against the backdrop of Norway’s recognition of the Palestinian state.

10/07 Katz warns against Iran, China at NATO summit

At the summit, Katz spoke with US cabinet members, as well as other global leaders.

04/07 Katz's plus one: PM Netanyahu approves Foreign Minister's wife to accompany him on trips abroad

According to an assessment, Ronit Katz's participation in the trips makes them considerably more expensive since it involves costs for business class flights and accommodation.

03/07 Lebanese FM to Israel: We are interested in peace

The Lebanese Foreign Minister Abdullah Bou Habib sent a special third-party message to Foreign Minister Israel Katz explaining to him that his country did not want a war to break out between them.

26/06 Synagogues across the world are in danger, org. tells Netanyahu in emergency letter

Incidents in Dagestan and California demonstrated how synagogues around the world had become targets .

17/06 Hungary’s EU Presidency will improve bloc’s ties with Israel - FM Katz

"The period of the Hungarian presidency is an unprecedented opportunity to improve Israel's position in the European Union” Katz said.

13/06 Foreign Minister launches new campaign against Palestinian Authority rule in Gaza

Foreign Minister Israel Katz published a video on Thursday in which he argues that the PA is educating Palestinian children to hate Israel and support terrorism.

05/06 IAEA condemns Iran over lack of nuclear cooperation, Tehran expected to retaliate

This marks the IAEA's first condemnation of Iran since 2022. Iran announced that it would respond, but didn't mention how.

31/05 Who will succeed Netanyahu as his era comes to an end? - opinion

As the Netanyahu era approaches its end, a collection of aspiring successors all claim to possess the “understanding mind” that millions of Israelis think Netanyahu has lost. 

28/05 'What would you do?': Luxembourg FM meets with Israel Katz, hostage family members

"Imagine that your neighbors come and, depending on the population, murder 150 people and kidnap 12 citizens - what would Luxembourg do?" asked hostage father Eli Albag

27/05 Turkey's reaction to Israeli Zionist Minister Katz: A useless effort

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reacted harshly to Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz, who targeted President Erdogan and Turkey to cover up the massacres.

22/05 Israel called its ambassadors in Ireland and Norway for consultations for recognizing Palestine as a State

Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz questioned the decision and stated that these two countries “intend to send a message to the Palestinians and the entire world today: terrorism is worth it.”

21/05 This prominent woman helped get an arrest warrant against Netanyahu

The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court is calling for arrest warrants against Israel's head of government and the Hamas leadership. He had celebrity help.

20/05 Israel called the arrest warrant for Netanyahu and Gallant issued by the International Criminal Court a “historic shame”

Prosecutor Karim Khan targeted the prime minister and the defense minister, as well as senior Hamas leaders, as suspects of war crimes and crimes against humanity.

18/05 Response from Turkey to the Israeli Minister with a photo!

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs responded to Israeli Minister Israel Katz, who continued his posts targeting Turkey, with 4 photos. On the other hand, the loss of life in the Gaza Strip, which Israel has attacked since October 7, increased to 35 thousand 386.

16/05 Reports: Egypt, Fearing Incoming Palestinians, Refuses to Open Rafah Border Crossing

Egypt on Wednesday rejected a plan that the Israeli government presented to reopen the Rafah border crossing.

09/05 Export ban polemic: Denial from Turkey to Israel

Trade Minister Bolat denied the Israeli Foreign Minister, who claimed that Turkey had taken a step back regarding the export ban. Reuters, on the other hand, claims that the Ministry gave indirect export permission to Turkish companies to Israel.

02/05 After shooting at Palestinian police station: Palestinian militant killed

Colombia breaks off relations with Israel over Gaza war. Palestinian police have killed a Palestinian militant. More information in the news blog.

28/04 Israel said it will not start the operation in Rafah if it reaches an agreement with Hamas on the hostages

This was stated by Foreign Minister Israel Katz. The Palestinian terrorist group announced that it will respond on Monday to Jerusalem's proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza

13/04 Revolutionary Guards hijack ship: Is Iran taking revenge on Israel?

Military tensions have been growing in the Middle East for days. Iran's navy has now seized a container ship.

11/04 Indonesia May Normalize Relations with Israel to Join OECD

Indonesia, the world's most populous Muslim nation, is reportedly ready to normalize relations with Israel as a condition of OECD membership.

11/04 Iran launches ‘suicide drones’ at Israel, US vows to offer support

Iran has launched an attack against Israel using hundreds of suicide drones, the Jewish state has confirmed.

10/04 Faced with the regime's threats, Israel assured that it will respond strongly to any attack from Iranian territory

Foreign Minister Israel Katz reiterated that Tel Aviv will not tolerate any retaliation and accused Tehran of being “the head of the snake” for its support of Hamas terrorists.

09/04 Katz: We are not looking for war with Iran/we will react!

The foreign minister of the Zionist regime continued to make jokes about Iran.

05/04 Contradictory reports of the political tension between the UAE and Israel

There are many conflicting reports about the state of political relations between the United Arab Emirates and Israel.

04/04 The crisis in relations between the UAE and Israel/Abu Dhabi suspended the Batal-Aviv relationship

Hebrew sources have confirmed that the United Arab Emirates has stopped its political relations with the Zionist regime.

22/03 An Israeli minister talks about a “window” for an exchange deal... and the White House announces progress

Israel Katz, the Israeli Foreign Minister, said that there is a “window that did not exist in recent weeks” that may lead to reaching an agreement to exchange prisoners with the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas).

13/03 The whole world should hear Israel Katz's message to the UN Security Council - editorial

FM Katz urged the 15-member council to pressure Hamas to release all the hostages it is still holding in Gaza, declare Hamas a terrorist organization, and impose sanctions on its leaders.

10/03 Low words from the Israeli Foreign Minister towards Erdoğan!

Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz targeted President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan over the mujahideen Hamas.

10/03 Israeli Minister: We will move the population to the west before launching a ground operation in Rafah

The Israeli Foreign Minister, Israel Katz, confirmed that Israel will move the residents of Rafah to the west or other areas in the Gaza Strip before launching a ground operation in the city, claiming that “we have no intention of harming civilians.”

23/02 Israel warned the UN that the Iranian regime accelerated the shipment of weapons to the terrorist group Hezbollah through Syria

Foreign Minister Israel Katz wrote a letter to the Security Council in which he assures that Tehran commits “serious violations” of various resolutions of the body. “If the dramatic intelligence we revealed does not produce change, we will not hesitate to act,” he said.

15/02 Trump sets off a bomb - that's what the security conference in Munich is about

The bloody wars in Ukraine and Israel continue and many Western countries are looking for a course. In this situation of all places, Donald Trump is creating a moment of shock that will, above all, strengthen Vladimir Putin.

30/01 Horror as Israeli map showing ‘return to Gaza’ released amid festival-like scenes

Wild scenes have played out in Israel where an impassioned audience of thousands heard plans to rebuild Jewish Israeli settlements in the heart of the Gaza Strip and a push for the “voluntary migration” of the Palestinian population elsewhere.

28/01 Palestinian aid organization on the brink of extinction? Germany and other countries are stopping payments

The UN relief organization for Palestinian refugees fears for its continued existence. Important donors have stopped their payments for the time being.

24/01 The foreign minister of the Zionist regime said against Iran and Hezbollah

The foreign minister of the Zionist regime once again threatened Lebanon in response to the fierce attacks of the Islamic resistance on the positions of the Zionist military.

15/01 ‘Inciting hatred’: Israeli footballer arrested over goal celebration

Turkish authorities have charged Israeli football player Sagiv Jehezkel with inciting hatred after he marked 100 days since Hamas’ October 7 attacks during a match on Sunday.

08/01 Shortly before collapse – Foreign Minister Baerbock is faced with a dilemma in Israel

Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock travels to Israel – a war zone. The humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip is catastrophic, which intensifies criticism of Israel's conduct of the war. This is also becoming a dilemma for Germany.

15/11 Storming of Ali Shifa Hospital in Gaza: Violation of International Law or Self-Defense?

After the brutal attacks by the terrorist organization Hamas, Israel is now making use of its right to self-defense. But what is permitted under international law?

12/10 Blockade: No Power or Water Until All Hostages Released Says Israel

Gaza should not expect to see the water or electricity turned back on while it still holds hostages captured from Israel.