Israel declares Iran strikes major success, vows vigilance Defense Minister Israel Katz hails “Operation Rising Lion” as a milestone in thwarting Tehran’s nuclear and missile threats. JNS Staff July 4, 2025
Katz visits Rafah as IDF hits rocket cell, Hamas killers "There is no other army like this in the world," said Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz during a tour of the southern Gaza city. JNS Staff July 3, 2025
New Israeli gov’t body to combat Jewish extremist violence "Those who commit acts of violence against security forces must be dealt with to the fullest extent," Defense Minister Israel Katz said. JNS Staff July 1, 2025
Iran came ‘very close’ to killing Israeli Defense Minister Katz Roi Mizrahi and Almog Atias allegedly planted an explosive near the home of the Israeli defense minister. JNS Staff June 29, 2025
Katz directs IDF to develop plan to stymie Iranian recovery IDF chief Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir said the damage inflicted on the Islamic Republic will help advance Israel’s war objectives against Hamas. Charles Bybelezer June 28, 2025
Israel halts Gaza aid, orders IDF plan to block Hamas seizure The move comes after reports that the terrorist group is again diverting humanitarian supplies from civilians. JNS Staff June 26, 2025
Israel declares Central Bank of Iran a terrorist organization The measure strikes the Islamic Republic “where it hurts most—its financial lifelines,” said Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz. JNS Staff June 25, 2025
Katz: Israel will respect ceasefire ‘as long as other side does’ In a call with U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, the Israeli Defense Minister thanked him for U.S. President Donald Trump’s “bold decision to act with Israel against the Iranian nuclear threat.” June 24, 2025
Katz orders IDF to destabilize Iranian regime by attacking its symbols “This is in addition to continued targeting of facilities and scientists to thwart Iran’s nuclear program,” the Israeli defense minister said. JNS Staff June 20, 2025
