Israel Katz

Israel Katz

Minister of Defense of Israel (born 1955)

Israel Katz is an Israeli politician and member of the Knesset for Likud currently serving as Minister of Defense and a member of the Security Cabinet of Israel. Katz has been recognized for his role in modernizing Israel's transportation infrastructure, including the expansion of highways, the development of high-speed rail, and reforms to Israel's ports that increased competition and reduced shipping costs. Katz has previously served as Minister of Agriculture, Minister of Transport, Minister of Intelligence, Minister of Energy, Minister of Finance, and twice as Minister of Foreign Affairs. On 5 November 2024, it was announced that he would be nominated by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as Defense Minister after Yoav Gallant was dismissed.

Also known as...Jisra'el Kac and Yisrael Katz
Israel Unveils Lebanon Occupation Line

Israel Unveils Lebanon Occupation Line Israel has established a military buffer zone in southern Lebanon, vowing to use full force despite the current ceasefire.