Haim Katz
Hundreds of families join foster care system as government expands support
3,560 children are currently within Israel's foster care system, while a total of 905 disabled people, both children and adults, are cared for by the system.
Israel approves proposal to build permanent US embassy in Jerusalem
Over 1,700 Iran strike evacuees living in hotels after the start of Operation Rising Lion
IMTM 2026 draws bigger crowds as Israel tests the first steps of tourism’s return
Third murder in 24 hours, National Security Minister remains abroad
Haim Katz was appointed temporary National Security Minister for three months while simultaneously holding the Tourism; Heritage; and Negev, Galilee, and National Resilience Ministries.
Israel's Tourism Ministry to invest NIS 230m. in tourism infrastructure
The Tourism Ministry will provide funding for various projects including, heritage centers, parks, biking trails, and more.
Israel-Hamas War hit tourism industry hard, net loss in billions - Tourism Ministry
Based on 2024 trends, 2024 is expected to conclude with only approximately one million tourists entering Israel, less than a quarter of the number of tourists that entered Israel in 2019.
Israel aims to woo Christian tourists as Gaza war continues
NRB, which opens Tuesday, is the world's largest convention for Christian media. This year, more than 4,000 communicators will take part in the event.
Israel's tourism soared in 2023, yet faces new challenges post-war
Israel's tourism sector, having marked a record-breaking year in 2023, is currently contending with the challenges that follow in the face of the war.
In spite of war, 2023 tourist numbers nearing pre-COVID
The annual figure represents an increase of 12.5% compared to 2022, and a decrease of 34% from 2019.
In historic first, Israeli minister publicly visits Saudi Arabia
The visit to Saudi Arabia comes as Israel and Saudi Arabia continue efforts to reach a normalization agreement and as Saudi's Nayef Al-Sudairi is credentialed as ambassador to the PA.
Israeli judicial reform protesters to disrupt Ben-Gurion Airport next week
The protest movements announced they would launch a series of disruptive actions starting on Saturday night.
Haim Katz talks up tourism to Israel in New York visit
According to Eyal Carlin, consul commissioner for North America, 40% of Israel tourism comes from the US.
Israeli VAT exemption for tourists to continue despite FM's objection
The decision follows lengthy discussions about the state budget between Katz and the Finance Ministry, which had hoped to increase state revenue.
