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Israel Katz

Israel Katz

Defense Minister of Israel

Appears in 5 stories

Notable Quotes

"Before this attack we were ready for a ceasefire in Lebanon, but after it there is no way back from a massive operation." — Senior Israeli official, March 14

"The Lebanese government will face increasing costs through damage to infrastructure and loss of territory for as long as Hezbollah remains armed."

“A strategic move that prevents the establishment of a Palestinian state.” — Katz, in remarks reported on the May settlement package.

Stories

Israel's continued military operations in Lebanon after ceasefire

Force in Play

Co-signed June 1 order with Netanyahu directing IDF to strike Beirut's Dahiyeh; confirmed Beaufort Castle capture

The US, Israel, and Lebanon signed a 14-point Trilateral Framework Agreement in Washington on June 26. It ties Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon to Hezbollah disarmament — Lebanon's army must first deploy to pilot zones, clear Hezbollah out, and pass a US-led assessment. Washington pledged $100 million in aid.

Updated Jul 4

Israel prepares largest Lebanon ground invasion since 2006 as Hezbollah front escalates

Force in Play

Directing military escalation in Lebanon; threatened indefinite occupation of 'security zones'

Israel's ground invasion of Lebanon, launched March 1, has systematically destroyed Litani River bridges. Strikes on April 4 targeted the Sohmor and Mashghara connections in eastern Lebanon.

Updated May 30

Israel greenlights 19 more West Bank settlements — a map-drawing move with no peace process left to hide behind

Rule Changes

Backing settlement expansion as a strategic-security project

Israel's cabinet quietly signed off on 19 additional Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank, then kept it classified for days. Some are brand-new recognitions; others are outposts that were illegal even under Israeli rules, now getting a state stamp.

Updated May 15

Germany doubles down on Arrow 3: a $3.1B add-on to build Europe’s “top layer” missile shield

New Capabilities

Promoting Arrow 3 exports as strategic partnership and industrial engine

Germany just decided it doesn't want a "nice-to-have" missile shield. It wants a real one. On December 17, the Bundestag approved a major expansion of Germany's Arrow 3 procurement from Israel—roughly $3.1 billion more.

Updated May 15

A commander’s funeral becomes a referendum on Gaza’s ceasefire

Force in Play

Backing targeted actions against Hamas during the ceasefire

A senior Hamas commander is killed in a targeted Israeli strike. The next day, thousands pack the streets of Gaza for his funeral, coffins hoisted shoulder-high, flags everywhere, chants loud enough to carry the message: Hamas is still here.

Updated May 15