Defense Ministry

‘No progress’ on haredi draft bill leads to new threat by Agudat Yisrael

Defense Minister Katz last week presented a list of principles for new legislation, according to which the IDF will gradually increase haredi draft numbers.

  Defense Minister Israel Katz and slain Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah (illustrative)

Israel Katz imposes economic sanctions on Hezbollah donation campaign

The donation campaign operated through various crowdfunding platforms, enabling contributions via credit cards, bank transfers, and PayPal.

Military Intelligence presents Katz with IDF Oct. 7 investigation

One of them is an intelligence investigation into how Hamas prepared for the war, and it is expected to serve as the factual evidence for understanding the failures of Military Intelligence.

27/12/2024

Katz instructs IDF to provide Nahal Oz observer families with full recordings from Oct. 7

After a discussion with the military, Katz instructed the IDF to provide families with the full communication recordings from the day of the massacre.

Slovakia to purchase Israel's Barak MX air defense system for €560 million

The Israeli-manufactured air defense system will be sold to Slovakia to add to its defense infrastructure.

'Ethical' Israeli cyber firm Paragon set for $900m. US acquisition

If Paragon deal goes through, $500 million will be split among 400 employees and 5 entrepreneurs.

By MEYTAL VAIZBERG/GLOBES/TNS
23/12/2024
 The Sa'ar 4, or Reshef fast-attack warship recently purchased by Israel's Defense Ministry

IDF signs NIS 2.8b. deal for five new advanced and faster Navy ships

These ships are 1000 tons lighter than the new Saar 6 ships, and as such are intended to replace the Saar 4.5 ships.

Israel’s defense tech sector showcases Israel’s pioneering edge

Now, Israel needs to keep producing the best leading-edge defense technology to manage the future battlefield and confront future threats.

Hundreds of millions of shekels to be allocated for construction of 800 safe rooms in Shlomi

The agreement between the Defense Ministry, Home Front Command, and Shlomi local council amounted to approximately NIS 140 million.

05/12/2024
View of a burnt Palestinian car after it was set on fire by West Bank settlers, December 4, 2024

Katz, security forces squabble over Jewish detentions amid West Bank settler violence

Jewish extremists resisted the removal, including throwing rocks at soldiers and wounding two IDF troops.

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