Israel Katz

Foreign Minister Israel Katz must look before he leaps

As tensions rise between Israel and the rest of the world, Foreign Minister Israel Katz must navigate increasingly stressful situations.

By TOVA HERZL
28/08/2024

Man linked to attack on Israeli embassy in Serbia killed by police

The man, Senad Ramovic, had apparently opened fire on the officers first.

FM Katz to foreign countries: 'Immediately designate Hamas, Sinwar as terrorists'

For countries that have already declared Hamas as a terrorist org., Katz said this should be enforced by "personally designating Sinwar."

09/08/2024

Norway warns Israel of harming diplomatic ties with Oslo

The Foreign Ministry has informed the Norwegian embassy that diplomats posted to the Palestinian Authority in Ramallah can not reside within sovereign Israel, including Tel Aviv. 

Iran has decided to attack Israel, Foreign Minister Katz says

Iran’s message was delivered to Israel via Hungary's Foreign Minister who called Katz directly to relay the information.

Turkey declares day of mourning for Haniyeh, lowers flag to half-mast at Tel Aviv embassy

In response to the lowered flag, Israel's Foreign Minister Israel Katz made an order to summon Turkey's deputy ambassador to Israel for a "stern reprimand" and slammed the representatives.

02/08/2024

'This guy is totally nuts': Israeli, world leaders condemn Erdogan's threat to enter Israel

Following Erdogan's remarks, Israeli and Dutch politicians criticized him on social media, with some calling for NATO action and condemnation.

'Psychological operation': Turkey condemns FM Katz social media post depicting toddler Erdogan

FM Katz accused Erdogan of turning "Turkey into a state that supports terrorism [that] subjects Turkey to the Iranian axis of evil in the name of extreme ideology and blatant antisemitism.”

'Israel has significantly damaged Hamas': FM Katz in WSJ interview

Katz described the challenges of reaching this point in the war with Hamas, as Israel faced pressure from the West to avoid a military operation in Rafah and had to hold its ground.

US and 35 countries, international bodies endorse Global Guidelines for Countering Antisemitism

Signatories include several European countries and European bodies, as well as Israel, Argentina, Canada, Paraguay, Australia, and the United States.

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