Israel Katz is an Israeli lawmaker and member of the Likud Party. He currently serves as the country's defense minister, having previously served as this government's foreign minister and energy minister.
Katz has served many other ministerial roles in the past, specifically as transportation minister, agriculture minister, intelligence minister, and finance minister.
He is considered a hardliner in Israeli politics regarding peace and security, supporting settlements and West Bank annexation, but has also advocated for the establishment of an autonomous Palestinian entity.
Israel Katz made a misstep by publicly advocating to fire the IDF's military attorney-general.
“The defense minister issues directives to the chief of staff, who is subordinate to the political echelon, as he sees fit,” Katz said.
Zamir rejected claims made by Katz regarding the investigation of Brig-Gen. (res.) Oron Solomon, calling them "false and baseless."
The Defense Ministry announced that Maj.-Gen. (res) Amir Baram has been appointed as the 26th director-general of the ministry.
Tel Sultan is where the IDF killed former Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar and a location where many hostages were kept.
Israel plans to use the current ground operation, among other things, to advance the migration plan from Gaza.
The ministry stated that the Lebanese government is responsible for everything that occurs within its territory and that Israel will not permit any harm to its citizens.
Hezbollah denied any involvement regarding the rockets that were launched.
"If the hostages are not released, Israel will continue to take more and more territory in the Strip for permanent control," he concluded.
According to the ministry, Katz highlighted the importance of continuing the military pressure on Gaza until the hostages are released.
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