Israeli officials express fears regarding the potential expansion of Turkish influence in Syria, which could position Ankara as a significant adversary to Iran following the regime change of Bashar al-Assad. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz convened a security meeting to…
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz accused Hezbollah of failing to respect the terms of the ceasefire agreement, warning that Israel may be forced to act unilaterally. He emphasized that Hezbollah militants have not withdrawn north of the Litani River, approximately…
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has publicly acknowledged for the first time that Israel was responsible for the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Iran last July. Katz warned of impending actions against the Houthi leadership in Yemen, stating…
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz announced that Israel will maintain security control over the Gaza Strip following the defeat of Hamas. Recent airstrikes have resulted in around 20 casualties, including children, during an attack on a former school, according to…
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has urged the military to remain on high alert throughout the winter in the Golan Heights, an area occupied by Israel since the 1967 war. He emphasized the importance of maintaining a presence at Mount…
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has urged the military to prepare for winter operations in the Golan Heights, an area captured during the 1967 war. He emphasized the importance of maintaining a presence at Mount Hermon due to the ongoing…
US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin emphasized the need for close coordination with Israeli counterpart Israel Katz regarding developments in Syria. The US supports an inclusive peaceful political transition and continues military actions to prevent the resurgence of ISIS. Following…
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz expressed optimism about a potential agreement for the release of hostages held in Gaza since October 7, 2023, during a call with U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin. Efforts for a ceasefire and hostage release…
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz announced that he and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have requested the military to establish a demilitarized zone in southern Syria following the fall of President Bashar al-Assad. Katz stated that the aim is to prevent…
Israeli officials announced an escalation of airstrikes aimed at advanced weapon depots in Syria, maintaining a limited military presence on the ground to prevent threats from the aftermath of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s regime. Defense Minister Israel Katz emphasized the…
Hamas has warned of potential consequences for hostages if Israel initiates a rescue operation similar to a prior mission in Gaza’s Nuseirat camp. The group’s internal statement, dated November 22, holds Israel accountable for the hostages’ fates and instructs operatives…
Recent hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah are challenging a fragile ceasefire established last week. Hezbollah’s mortar strikes on an Israeli outpost prompted Israel’s largest air strikes since the truce, resulting in multiple casualties in Lebanon. Israeli leaders, including Prime Minister…
