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Netanyahu: Israel will remain in its 'security zone' in south Lebanon
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) will continue to maintain its self-declared "security zone" in southern Lebanon, Prime Minister Benjamin…
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IDF struck Iran's largest petrochemical plant, second facility hit in two days, Katz confirms
The facility is no longer functioning, Katz stated, indicating that IDF strikes on two of Iran's petrochemical facilities responsible for…
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Israel Katz publishes IDF chief's letter warning of manpower shortage
Zamir sent the letter after attacks on the government for failing to push for haredim to draft into the IDF in large numbers. Defense…
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Iran and Turkey must forget 'dreams of empires,' Israel Katz warns at Greek summit
Jerusalem is on high alert for a variety of imminent threat scenarios, the defense minister stressed, in a clear reference to the…
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Knesset to pass increased benefits for orphans of IDF soldiers, Katz announces
First, the new law will give recognition to children of soldiers as "orphans" for certain rights as long as the parent died before the age…
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Israel moves Yellow Line deeper into Gaza, satellite images show
Israel has moved the blocks which are supposed to mark its post-ceasefire line of control deeper into Gaza in several places, sowing…
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Israel to allow daylight pilgrimage at Joseph’s tomb for first time in 25 years
Until now, visits have taken place almost exclusively at night, coordinated by the Israeli military and conducted under heavy security…
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High Court freezes government move to shutter Army Radio pending ruling
Defense Minister Israel Katz announced the decision to shutter the military broadcaster last week, with the closure slated to take effect…
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Israel takes delivery of Iron Beam laser air defence system
Israel's military has taken delivery of a high-power laser interception system known as Iron Beam, which will be integrated into its…
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Israeli opposition protests closure of respected army radio station
The Israeli government's decision to close a popular army radio station, known also for its news coverage, has been sharply criticized by…
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Israeli gov't approves Army Radio shutdown, chief vows to fight closure
Army Radio commander Tal Lev-Ram has said that he would fight the closure, which Defense Minister Israel Katz has pushed for, before the…
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Katz says gov't will approve shutdown of Army Radio today after 75 years of broadcasting
Defense Minister Israel Katz said he will seek government approval to close Army Radio (Galei Tzahal), a controversial decision opposed by…
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Israel's cabinet to vote on Army Radio closure proposal on Sunday
Defense Minister Israel Katz argued that the station’s original purpose as a platform serving IDF soldiers and their families has been…
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Israel explores creation of int'l force with Greece, Cyprus to deter Turkey
The initiative is part of a broader effort to deter Turkey’s military and strategic activities in the eastern Mediterranean. Senior…
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Israel strikes car in Gaza City, says it killed senior Hamas commander
The Israeli military said on Saturday it killed Ra'ad Sa'ad, a senior Hamas commander, by striking a car in Gaza City. Gaza health…
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Knesset FADC extends emergency draft for 280,000 IDF reservists until January 1
FADC Chairman Boaz Bismuth said he pushed to approve the extension after Defense Minister Israel Katz said it was necessary for the…
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What did the gov’t approve for Israel’s 2026 state budget?
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich after a press conference at the ministry, December 4, 2025; illustrative. (photo credit: YONATAN…
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Over 60 local leaders push Netanyahu to halt haredi draft bill, warn of social rift
“The IDF needs, more than ever, additional soldiers to carry the heavy burden of defending the state,” the letter said, arguing that…
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Israeli strikes across Gaza undermine fragile ceasefire, Qatar and Saudi Arabia warn
This comes after the IDF targeted a senior Hamas terrorist in a strike on a building in the Zeitoun neighborhood in Gaza City. Saudi…
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‘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…
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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…
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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. Defense…
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'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…
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Liberman criticizes Kushner’s role, demands state commission of inquiry on war failures
'Those bloodthirsty terrorists who killed IDF soldiers after the ceasefire have only two options, surrender or die.' Avigdor Liberman…