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Israel Katz

  • 35 MEF articles
  • 1 Daily Readout item
  • 1 MEF profile page

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Office Held

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PositionHolder Since
Minister of DefenseNovember 8, 2024

OFAC Designation Status

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Latest MEF Articles

MEF articles naming Israel Katz, newest first
DateArticle
September 10, 2026Israel Holds the High Ground, Iranian Axis Severely Weakened
September 3, 2026Turkey Plans for War Scenarios amid Expanding Israel-Greece Defense Ties, Official Letter Reveals
September 1, 2026For a 'Big Bang' in Israeli Politics
July 31, 2026Netanyahu Meets Trump to Seek Red Lines
June 12, 2026What Iran Wants in Lebanon, and Why It Cannot Be Allowed to Get It
June 3, 2026Why Israel Will Struggle to Achieve Peace with Lebanon
March 29, 2026Why Israel Is Carving Out a Buffer Zone in Lebanon
March 17, 2026Airstrikes Reportedly Kill Larijani as Iran Hardens Hormuz Stance
February 28, 2026Iran Strike Scenarios: Retaliation, Transition, and the Path Forward
February 28, 2026The Night the Axis Broke: The Opening Hours of the US-Israel Campaign Against Iran
February 5, 2026The Hidden Risks of Reopening the Rafah Crossing
December 28, 2025The Invisible Front: Iran’s Unprecedented Espionage Offensive Against Israel

Showing the 12 most recent of 35 MEF articles naming Israel Katz, the earliest dated November 13, 2017.

Daily Readout Items

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  • September 25, 2026 N12 reported that Defense Minister Israel Katz said the arrival of the sixth submarine INS Drakon sends a message that "distance does not grant immunity" to Israel's enemies, naming Iran. Readout item
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  • Israel Katz

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