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Israel’s new defense minister says country has defeated Hezbollah
Israel's newly appointed minister of defense, Israel Katz, announced Sunday that his country has defeated Hezbollah after killing its leader in an airstrike in September.
Israel’s Netanyahu dismisses his defense minister as wars rage. Protests erupt across country
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dismissed his popular defense minister, Yoav Gallant, in a surprise announcement that came as the country is embroiled in wars on multiple fronts across the region.
Israel Katz, new Israeli defense minister, is longtime Netanyahu ally
Analysts describe Katz as a yes-man who will give Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu more freedom on the battlefield and help ensure his own political survival.
Middle East latest: Israeli defense minister officially steps down
Israeli defense minister Yoav Gallant officially stepped down Friday in a ceremony that replaced him with Israel Katz, the former foreign minister, after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fired
Israeli defence minister: No ceasefire deal with Hezbollah
New Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz has ruled out a ceasefire deal with Lebanon's pro-Iranian Hezbollah militia, contradicting media reports that a pause in fighting could be imminent after more than a year.
Israel's PM acknowledges approval of Hezbollah pager attack
Benjamin Netanyahu told his Cabinet at the weekend that he had approved the attack on Hezbollah's communications devices in September. It is considered the first explicit Israeli claim of responsibility.
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Defense Ministry director submits resignation to new chief in latest wartime shakeup
Bureaucratic shuffle, a common move when new ministers enter role, takes on added weight amid ongoing war; former ...
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Netanyahu fires Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, prompting protest in Tel Aviv
He ended his news conference at the Ministry of Defense with a salute at the lectern. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin ...
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Netanyahu appoints yes-man as defense minister
Katz is the longest-serving government minister in the current cabinet. Then Prime Minister Ariel Sharon appointed him Minister of Agriculture more than 20 years ago. Under Netanyahu he became ...
Netanyahu fires defense minister, citing a 'crisis of trust'
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fired his defense minister on Tuesday ... "the security of the state of ...
Netanyahu, Trump see 'eye to eye' on Iran
Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he has spoken to President-elect Donald Trump three times since the election.
Israel-Iran War Live Updates: Netanyahu says Iran's government fears its people more than Israel
Israeli defence minister Israel Katz said on Sunday that Israel has defeated Hezbollah and called the elimination of ...
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Drone Strike Launched Toward Benjamin Netanyahu's Home
A drone strike was launched toward the private home of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday ... 2024 The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said that approximately 180 projectiles ...
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Drone strike launched toward Benjamin Netanyahu's home, Israel says; no injuries reported
Israel's government said a drone targeted Prime Minister Benjamin ... High-Altitude Area Defense system. During the call, Austin told Gallant that he was "relieved" Netanyahu was safe after ...