Israel Katz

The latest news and updates on Israel Katz, a prominent Israeli politician, currently serving as the Defence Minister since November 2024. He has held numerous significant cabinet positions, including twice as Minister of Foreign Affairs, Minister of Finance, and a decade as Minister of Transportation, where he was recognised for modernising infrastructure. A long-standing Likud Knesset member since 1998, Katz’s career also includes roles in Intelligence, Energy, and Agriculture. Known for his hardline stance on security and foreign policy, he advocates for settlement expansion and has taken firm positions against international bodies. His responsibilities now include leading Israel’s defence efforts and achieving war objectives.