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
WATCH: Netanyahu, Katz, gov't officials tour southern Syria amid reports of security deal
The Syrian Foreign Ministry released a statement condemning the visit, calling it a "serious violation of Syria's sovereignty and territorial integrity."
Israel advances sweeping reforms to boost, streamline defense exports
With global demand for Israeli technologies rising, the Ministry of Defense is introducing a streamlined framework to boost competitiveness
‘Stage two’ of Karhi’s controversial broadcasting bill proposes radio reform
Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi launches "stage two" of his media overhaul with a plan to reshape Israel’s radio market, despite legal warnings and mounting opposition.
Defense Minister Katz finally condemns Jewish extremist violence against Palestinians
Katz's condemnation came months after a spike in such attacks, six days after a new mass attack last week, and after yet another mass attack earlier Monday.
Mount Hermon, Gaza statehood: Katz outlines Israel's firm stance in Trump negotiations
Katz and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will certainly reject, for the foreseeable future, any concrete attempts to establish a Palestinian state.
IDF to maintain control in Hermon, Gaza, Katz says
Defense Minister Israel Katz rules out a Palestinian state, says IDF will stay in key areas, and Gaza will be fully demilitarized.
Army Radio must eventually be closed, but not now, and only under another government - opinion
Israel’s defense minister wants to shut down Galatz over political criticism, but the deeper issue is whether a democracy should run a military station broadcasting to civilians.
Grapevine, November 14, 2025: A Woman of valor
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
Top brass in limbo: Pressure builds as Katz blocks Zamir's key IDF appointments
Since becoming the defense minister in November 2024, Israel Katz has successfully blocked multiple appointments.
'Set up an Army Radio station at President’s Residence': Source close to Katz slams Herzog
"If the president is fond of radio stations, he can set one up at the President's Residence," a source close to Katz said, as reported by Israeli media.
