Israel Katz

Settlers pose a constant threat to Palestinians in Qusra, West Bank, and Israeli forces have failed to remove them from the area despite possessing advanced military capabilities. This movement, supported by successive Israeli governments, aims to solidify rule over the occupied territory through the construction of numerous settlements housing over 500,000 people. Furthermore, the article notes that Palestinians in the region live under Israeli military rule while settlers are treated as Israeli citizens.

The UAE blamed Iran for drone attacks on two ADNOC tankers transiting the Strait of Hormuz, labeling the acts as piracy that threatens global energy security. Separately, activists brought food and water to Palestinians besieged by Israeli settlers in Qusra, West Bank. Furthermore, a drone was intercepted over Irbil in Iraq's northern Kurdish region.

Israel’s defence minister Israel Katz dismissed a general on television, leading to opposition criticism that the move was a political gesture to appease far-right voters. The general was responsible for overseeing operations in the West Bank.

Gazans criticize US President Donald Trump’s promotion of a Gaza peace plan as out of touch with their deteriorating reality, following a deadly Israeli strike that killed 18 people. The plan, which aims to disarm Hamas and withdraw Israeli forces, faces immediate disputes: Israel demands Hamas disarms first, while Hamas requires Israel to halt attacks. Gaza residents report intensified Israeli strikes, displacement, and ruined infrastructure, with nearly 2 million people confined to a small coastal area.

Israeli forces detonated an area in southern Lebanon, claiming to have destroyed a Hezbollah tunnel system. Despite an agreement between Tel Aviv and Beirut, attacks and demolitions continue in the region, resulting in over 4,333 deaths and 12,236 injuries since early March.

Israeli defense minister Israel Katz claimed US warplanes used Israeli bases to attack Iran, threatening a strong Israeli response if targeted. The US and Gulf allies launched strikes on Iran without Israeli involvement, as Iran focused attacks on US interests in the Gulf. Israeli finance minister Bezalel Smotrich described the US-led conflict as advantageous for Israel if it avoids direct participation.

US Air Force aircraft launched attacks on Iran from Israeli bases, as confirmed by Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz, who also warned of potential strikes against Iran. Israel recently intercepted drones near the Jordanian border, according to Katz.

Clashes in the northern West Bank following the killing of an Israeli settler left four Palestinians and two Israelis dead. Israel deployed troops for a counterterror operation, with Prime Minister Netanyahu and Finance Minister Smotrich advocating harsh measures including home demolitions and evacuations in Palestinian villages. Human rights group B’Tselem warned of escalating violence.

The Israeli military killed four Palestinians in Tell village, northern West Bank, following the death of an Israeli settler in a confrontation. Israeli officials announced a counterterror operation, including razing homes and revoking work permits in Tell, while settlers in the area have been linked to attacks involving arson, property damage, and assaults.

Armed Israeli settlers killed four Palestinians in Tel village near Nablus, prompting a Palestinian to kill two settlers during the confrontation. Israeli authorities ordered the demolition of the Palestinian's home and redeployed troops to the West Bank, launching an operation in Nablus that included a hospital raid. Settlers also attacked Farata in Qalqilya, wounding eight Palestinians.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is to meet with Defence Minister Israel Katz and IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir following an Israeli's death in a West Bank shootout. Netanyahu stated, 'We will act with full force,' according to the Prime Minister's Office.

Greece plans to build the 'Achilles Shield' defense dome using Israeli arms. Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias and Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz met in Athens on January 20, 2026, to discuss the collaboration.

A former prime minister who led Israel's 2000 withdrawal from Lebanon warns the country is repeating past mistakes by maintaining an occupation of southern Lebanon. Israel now controls over 600 square kilometers of the region and has signed a framework agreement with Lebanon to remove Hezbollah weapons, but Hezbollah opposes the plan. Defense Minister Israel Katz asserts Israel has the right to remain in a 'security zone' until Hezbollah disarms.

Ehud Barak, who led Israel's 2000 withdrawal from Lebanon, warns that Israel's current military presence in southern Lebanon risks repeating past strategic failures. Israel now occupies much of southern Lebanon after an invasion in March 2024, with Defense Minister Israel Katz asserting the need for prolonged occupation to counter Hezbollah threats.

The US attacked an oil tanker near Iran's Kharg Island as part of a renewed blockade on Iranian ports, while Iran targeted sites in Bahrain and Kuwait. The US also struck missile sites and Tehran, and Iran released a detained US citizen, Dena Karari. Mexico has requested investigations into ICE custody deaths, and Israel reaffirmed its military presence in Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza.

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz has requested President Isaac Herzog to pardon Elor Azaria, a former soldier convicted for killing an incapacitated Palestinian in Hebron. The soldier was released early after serving 14 months of an 18-month sentence for manslaughter.

Israeli defense minister Israel Katz has requested a pardon for Elor Azaria, a former soldier convicted of manslaughter for killing a wounded Palestinian in Hebron in 2016. The request seeks to expunge Azaria's criminal record, following prior rejected pardon attempts and opposition from military officials.

Fresh US attacks were reported across Iran despite Trump's remarks suggesting a deal with Tehran remains 'possible'. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed attacks on vessels and infrastructure in the Strait of Hormuz, while the UAE reported two missiles striking national ships, killing one crew member. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz announced plans for military-linked settlements in northern Gaza.

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz stated that the widespread destruction in Gaza gives him a 'good feeling,' attributing it to a deliberate policy to remove threats. He announced plans to establish three military-linked settlement outposts in the Strip.

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz stated that Israel is prepared to resume military operations against Iran with greater force if necessary, including a potential third strike.

U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth will meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz to discuss a potential sale of F-35 fighter jets to Turkey. The proposed sale is expected to anger Israeli officials, and Iran will also be a topic of discussion.

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is set to visit Israel for the first time since becoming Pentagon chief, expected to meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz. The visit aims to address Israeli concerns about potential US F-35 stealth fighter jet sales to Turkey.

A Channel 12 poll shows 58% of Israelis rate Netanyahu negatively, with 63% and 69% viewing Ben-Gvir and Smotrich negatively. Most respondents credited Trump, not the Israeli government, for hostage returns, and 66% opposed a proposed Basic Law defining Torah study as a foundational state value.

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun stated he would not surrender 'a single inch of Lebanon's territory' to Israel and defended ongoing negotiations with Israel. Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz announced the Israeli army would remain in 'security zones' in Lebanon, Syria, and the Gaza Strip 'until further notice'.

Iran filed a protest at the United Nations after Israel's Defense Minister Israel Katz threatened to assassinate Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei. Iran's UN ambassador accused Israel of normalizing 'state terrorism' and implicated the United States in past assassinations of Iranian officials, while criticizing the Security Council for enabling Israeli impunity.

Israel's Defense Minister Israel Katz announced that Israeli troops will remain in Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza 'until further notice' to establish 'security zones' against jihadist threats. No timeline for withdrawal was provided, and Hezbollah emphasized that Lebanese disarmament should not be a condition for peace in Lebanon.

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned Israel against threatening Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, following comments by Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz who said Khamenei was 'marked for death.' Araghchi referenced the Islamabad MoU and stated Iran would respond to any threats against its people and leadership.

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz stated Israel could attack Iran again if deemed necessary, despite US diplomatic efforts. He also mentioned the possibility of a third preemptive strike and indefinite occupation of Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza.

An Israeli minister admitted that the destruction of Shia villages in southern Lebanon was intentional as part of Operation Silver Plow, aiming to demilitarize Hezbollah by systematically destroying infrastructure and preventing population return. The operation has led to the displacement of hundreds of thousands of Lebanese civilians, with reports confirming systematic demolition of homes and public buildings.

The Israeli army destroyed a Hezbollah-built tunnel in southern Lebanon, as stated by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Israel Katz. The attacks occurred despite a trilateral agreement signed by Lebanon and Israel under US sponsorship to promote peace and disarm Hezbollah.

The United States and Iran agreed to halt military strikes and resume talks in Doha to address tensions over the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, Lebanon faces political divisions over a framework agreement with Israel, and Israeli forces reportedly destroyed Hezbollah tunnel infrastructure in southern Lebanon.

Israel's military destroyed Hezbollah's underground infrastructure in southern Lebanon's Majdal Zoun, targeting a 200-meter tunnel. The U.S. was informed prior to the attack, as stated by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz.

The Israeli army destroyed a tunnel built by Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, as reported by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Israel Katz. Lebanese state media confirmed strikes in the area, despite a recent trilateral agreement under US sponsorship aiming to establish peace and disarm Hezbollah.

Israeli forces conducted drone and air strikes in southern Lebanon after signing a US-brokered trilateral peace framework with Lebanon. The Israeli defense minister warned Iran against undermining the agreement, while Hezbollah rejected it, calling it invalid and demanding an Iran-US memorandum of understanding instead.

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz has ordered troops to prepare for an 'extended stay' in Lebanon. The directive is aimed at ensuring military readiness for prolonged operations in the region.

Israel’s defense minister, Israel Katz, instructed the military to prepare for a prolonged occupation in southern Lebanon’s security zone. Israel and Lebanon agreed to a US-brokered framework to end hostilities and transfer territory to the Lebanese army, but Katz stated Israel will not withdraw unless Hezbollah disarms across Lebanon.

Netanyahu and Katz stated Israel will maintain an indefinite military presence in southern Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza. They emphasized opposition to withdrawal despite international pressure and warned Iran of retaliation if attacked. Israeli forces conducted operations in Lebanon, including airstrikes and ground clashes, while occupying strategic areas in Syria.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Israel Katz announced that Israeli forces will maintain an indefinite presence in southern Lebanon, Syria, and the Gaza Strip. The statement was made during a graduation ceremony for combat officers in southern Israel.

Israel vows to maintain military presence in southern Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz stating forces will remain in 'security zones' as long as necessary. They emphasized no withdrawal from Lebanon even if requested by the Trump administration, despite a US-Iran memorandum calling for an end to military operations there.

A ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah has not resolved displacement for tens of thousands in Lebanon, as their homes were destroyed or lie within Israeli-occupied areas. Over 1.2 million people were displaced during Israeli military operations, with 90,000 housing units damaged or destroyed. Displaced individuals like Hussein Merhi remain unable to return to villages such as Kfar Kila, which is now in ruins.