Israel Katz
Was gov’t’s decision to shutter Army Radio legitimate? HCJ hearing opens
The government decided in December to close the 75-year-old military broadcaster, following a committee’s recommendation and months of pressure from Defense Minister Israel Katz.
Israel plans large camp for Palestinians in southern Gaza, retired general says
Shutdown of Army Radio is 'political move,' lawmakers warn panel ahead of High Court hearing
As High Court review nears, state defends decision to shutter Army Radio
Afraid of accountability, Israel’s government goes after its own generals - opinion
What Katz did to Zamir this week is not about professionalism, governance, or oversight. It is about keeping the spotlight on the IDF and away from the government.
Defense Minister Israel Katz is a strategic liability that Israel cannot afford - opinion
Israel's defense minister does not have the skills that his job demands. The kind of strategizing that Ben-Gurion, Eshkol, and Arens did in their jobs is beyond Katz’s abilities
In Israel's clash of politicians and generals, IDF holds the upper hand over government
NATIONAL AFFAIRS: The defense minister's feud with his military chief reveals a distinctly Israeli tendency to take the military’s side when it clashes with the political echelon.
Grapevine November 28, 2025: A Latin American ally
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Smotrich calls for IDF chief's dismissal over feud, argues Trump 'would have fired him in a call'
Smotrich argues that in a democracy, the IDF chief must adhere to "basic codes" and cannot publicly attack elected officials, citing the US as an example of firm accountability.
New IDF chief lawyer Itay Offir sworn in, Israel Katz and Eyal Zamir attend closed ceremony
Katz, IDF chief duel over how Offir will do his job • Offir says he would uphold the law, wherever that would take him
'Courageous leadership required': Zamir seems to jab gov't at Ben-Gurion remembrance event
This came after clashing on Monday with Defense Minister Israel Katz over the October 7 probes after the move to reexamine the Turgeman committee report.
Netanyahu was mistaken to appoint Zamir as IDF chief, officials close to PM claim - KAN
Netanyahu reportedly told Zamir that the military chief is "right about some things, but is still subordinate to the political echelon," during a meeting on Tuesday, KAN reported.
Defense Minister Katz needs to focus on war decisions, stop putting public image first - editorial
Upcoming decisions regarding Gaza, Lebanon, and Iran need a defense minister who focuses on its goals first and who doesn't lose time with social media.
Post-Oct. 7, Israel finally learns to take accountability, but cannot bridge political divide
Over the last two days, the state has shown that it has learned a lesson about accountability after October 7. But it still hasn't learned about the dangers posed by politics and the IDF divide.
