Israel Katz

Reactions to Katz's decision vary from A-G Baharav-Miara's concerns over "political interference in public broadcasting," to the Israel Press Council calling it “illegitimate and illegal”.

For 75 years, Israel has considered journalism a legitimate way to serve the country, so what message is being sent to the public with its closure?

Katz backs recommendations to rebrand Army Radio and end its news content. The station should serve soldiers, not be another platform for non-stop, often left-leaning, punditry.

Operated by the IDF, Army Radio has long been considered one of Israel's most important and informative broadcasters and news outlets. But what is it, and why do some want to shut it down?

“The defense minister’s decision is an inseparable part of the assault on the free press. His words incite violence and put the employees of Army Radio at risk,” Kariv stated.

"It would not be surprising if the station’s broadcasting frequencies are soon handed over to wealthy figures affiliated with the corrupt and degenerate Likud Party,” MK Gilad Kariv stated.

The defense minister also intends to establish a professional team within the Defense Ministry to oversee the implementation of the decision.

'Those bloodthirsty terrorists who killed IDF soldiers after the ceasefire have only two options, surrender or die.'

The IDF killed two Palestinian terrorists near Gaza’s Yellow Line and intercepted a drone attempting to smuggle weapons into Israel, the military reported.

Ophir has no experience in criminal law, but Katz said that having an outsider is critical, considering that numerous IDF legal officials have ties to the Sde Teiman scandal.