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Defense Minister Katz announces he is replacing Maj. Gen. Bluth, the top West Bank general, over actions against violent settlers. The IDF states Bluth will remain in his role, sparking an open dispute over control of the military.

Israeli Defense Minister Katz boasted about ending administrative detention for Jews while increasing its use against Arabs. He also highlighted the IDF's demolition of 24 historic villages in southern Lebanon, which included 15,000 to 20,000 homes.

US President Trump expressed irritation toward Netanyahu for publicly discussing activity at the Pickaxe Mountain nuclear site. Israeli official Katz stated Israel wants to strike Iran but claims the US is preventing it.

Katz ordered the end of an administrative restraining order on a detained settler extremist. IDF reportedly demolished a Jordan Valley home despite a High Court order against the action, and a Palestinian-American claimed troops evicted his family to use the home as a lookout position.

Defense Minister Katz orders the removal of Omri Ronen, a Democrats party candidate, from IDF reserves after Ronen expressed support for refusing military service to prevent a judicial 'coup.' Katz vows to eliminate 'scourge of refusal' within the military ranks.

Syria intercepted missiles and first-person-view drones intended for the Iran-backed Hezbollah group in Lebanon, which were smuggled from Iraq. Israeli officials Katz and Hegseth discussed regional developments related to the incident.

Defense minister Katz seeks a pardon for soldier Elor Azaria, who killed a subdued Palestinian stabber, despite opposition from the IDF. The incident in the West Bank has exposed deep political divisions between Israel's left and right wing.

IDF chief Zamir wrote to Prime Minister Netanyahu, Defense Minister Katz, and the Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee chair, urging the removal of a bill section requiring the army to review exemptions from service. The letter opposes freezing Haredi enlistment.

US defense minister Hegseth is set to visit Israel for the first time since becoming Pentagon chief. The trip coincides with concerns over a potential F-35 sale to Turkey, and he is expected to meet Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and Foreign Minister Katz.

Israel warns that any Iranian leader seeking its destruction will be eliminated. Israeli official Katz stated that 'Death to Trump' chants at a funeral reflect the ayatollahs' regime's true nature.

Ministers and coalition MKs are urging a pardon for the PM after judges recommended dropping a key bribery charge against him. Levin, Eliyahu, Katz, and others have called for clemency or dismissal of the charges.

Israel states it has no territorial ambitions in Lebanon and will remain until Hezbollah is disarmed. A minister warns Iran fighting could restart within two days, while the Lebanese president confirms army deployment near the border. IDF strikes Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon.

Israeli Defense Minister Katz met with Somaliland's president to discuss elevating security ties. Somaliland's defense counterpart denied rumors of Israel negotiating to build a military base in the country.

President Donald Trump announced major combat operations against Iran with joint U.S.-Israeli strikes. Israel stated it would not withdraw from Lebanon following a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) announcement.

G7 leaders are set to discuss Iran and Ukraine at a summit in France following President Trump's announced agreement to end the U.S. war against Iran. Tensions arise over Trump's unilateral actions in the conflict and threats of tariffs on French wine unless Paris removes a digital tax on U.S. tech companies. Guest nations include Brazil, Egypt, India, and Ukraine, with the Ukraine war also remaining a key topic.

Turkey’s interior minister vows to 'liberate' Jerusalem and return it to Turkish control, prompting a rebuke from Israel's Foreign Ministry. Israeli Foreign Minister Katz declared Jerusalem 'will remain Israel’s capital forever' in a Turkish-language response.

Netanyahu appoints Markizeno, a top aide to Katz, as his new military secretary. The IDF chief fills a 6-month vacancy by naming a new defense attaché to the US, and Brig. Gen. Barak Hiram will lead the Operations Division following a senior officer's sudden departure.

Israel's security minister, Katz, reversed plans to cut funding for security measures in Gaza border communities after local leaders and security coordinators warned of safety risks. The decision followed backlash from frontline towns concerned about reduced protection.