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‘Will Not Move One Millimeter’ – Israel Katz Freezes Withdrawal from Gaza
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Israel blocks Gaza withdrawal and escalates attacks and restrictions despite the ceasefire, deepening the humanitarian crisis and undermining negotiations. Key Developments Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz says troops will not […]
Israel Funds Settler Militias, Expands Land Control in Sweeping West Bank Policy Shift
By Palestine Chronicle Staff New budgets, administrative bodies and legal changes show Israel moving from informal settlement expansion to an organized system of annexation across the occupied West Bank. Key Developments Millions allocated to […]
Rafael ‘Proud to Deliver’ – Israel Adds Iron Beam Defense System to Arms Arsenal
Israeli officials have lauded the technology, with Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz claiming it “changes the rules of the game and sends a clear message to all our enemies… do not test us.” The Iron […]
Israeli Defense Minister Vows to ‘Never Leave’ Gaza, Contradicting Ceasefire Deal
Katz reportedly told illegal settler leaders that outposts would be established in northern Gaza on land where settlements evacuated in 2005 once stood, contradicting Trump’s plan calling for a full Israeli military withdrawal from the […]
Israel Approves Closure of Army Radio as Political Objections Mount
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The planned shutdown of Israel’s military radio station faces legal challenges amid warnings that bypassing parliament undermines democratic norms. The Israeli government approved on Monday the closure of the Israeli […]
Timeline of a Breakdown: Katz, Zamir, and the Struggle for Control of the Israeli Army
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The feud between Israel Katz and Eyal Zamir has exposed a deepening power struggle at the top of Israel’s defense establishment. The confrontation between Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz and […]
Syrian Defiance: Villagers Reject Israeli ‘Aid Baskets’ Amid Deadly Incursions
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Israeli incursion into Al-Asha village is met with resident refusal of ‘aid’; Damascus urges UN intervention following deadly clashes and sovereignty violations. A patrol of six Israeli occupation military vehicles, […]
Israeli Political, Military Tensions Escalate as Katz, Zamir Trade Blows
Katz on Monday ordered a re-investigation of an external assessment of the army’s probe into the failures surrounding the October 7, 2023, operation by the Palestinian Resistance. Tensions appear to be escalating between Israeli Security […]
Israel Continues Demolitions in Khan Yunis as Katz Orders ‘Total’ Tunnel Destruction
By Palestine Chronicle Staff As demolitions continue in southern Gaza, Israel’s leadership remains divided over how to resolve the standoff involving dozens of resistance fighters trapped underground. Israeli occupation forces continued demolition operations in […]
Israeli Defense Minister Declares ‘Closed Military Zone’ along Egypt Border Area
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The Israeli army has reportedly claimed to have thwarted weapon smuggling attempts via drones in recent weeks, without specifying the parties behind these alleged operations. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz […]
Israeli Army’s Top Legal Officer Dismissed after Leak of Sde Teiman Torture Footage
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The army’s top legal officer resigned about an hour after Katz’s announcement, saying she took “full responsibility” for the evidence leaked to the media. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz announced […]
Israel Threatens Gaza City Residents: ‘Last Opportunity’ to Leave, Routes Cut Off
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The announcement by the Israeli defense ministry comes as the Israeli army “tightens the encirclement” around Gaza City. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz issued another warning on Wednesday to Palestinians […]
‘Gaza Is Burning’: How Zionist Hate Fuels Genocide
By Jamal Kanj “Gaza is burning,” three words that will haunt the human conscience long after the embers die out. Israel’s war minister, Israel Katz, declared with characteristic Zionist hubris: “Gaza is burning.” His words […]
Ansarallah Official Mocks Katz over Threat to Raise Israeli Flag in Sanaa
Mohammad al-Farah dismissed Katz’s threats, pointing to Israel’s inability to protect its own ports and ships. Mohammad al-Farah, a senior figure in the Ansarallah political bureau, has dismissed Israeli Security Minister Israel Katz’s recent threat […]
Katz Declares ‘Gaza is Burning’ as Netanyahu Accused of Sacrificing Prisoners
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Katz declared that “Gaza is burning” as Israel’s intensified bombardment of Gaza City drew sharp criticism from prisoners’ families, who accused Netanyahu of sacrificing their loved ones. Israeli Defense Minister […]
Israel’s Transfer Plan a ‘Deliberate Effort to Depopulate’ Gaza – Report
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The plan, announced by Defense Minister Israel Katz on Monday, aims to initially transfer some 600,000 already-displaced Palestinians. Israel’s plan to force all Palestinians in Gaza to a so-called “humanitarian […]
Katz Slams Macron’s Call for Palestinian State, Vows to ‘Build Jewish-Israeli State’
By Palestine Chronicle Staff French President Emmanuel Macron said on Friday that the recognition of a Palestinian state was “not only a moral duty, but a political necessity.” Israeli Defense Minister Yisrael Katz has […]
Hamas Condemns Katz’s Statement on Israel’s Aid Blockade as ‘Pressure Tool’
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Hamas said it was “regrettable that the statements of Israeli officials regarding aid to Gaza are passing without a stance from the international community.” The Palestinian Resistance movement Hamas has […]
Israel Strikes Beirut and South Lebanon as Katz Threatens Escalation
Israeli airstrikes in south Lebanon have resulted in casualties and destruction, while Defense Minister Katz threatens further action against Beirut. Following three Israeli drone strikes, Israeli occupation forces bombed and destroyed a building in Hadath, […]
‘Dealing with the Matter’ – Katz Threatens Egypt Based on Internet Rumors
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz warned that Israel will not tolerate any violations of the 1979 peace treaty with Egypt, citing unverified internet rumors about Egyptian military preparations. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz stated that […]
Israeli Defense Minister to Release Detained Settlers after Ceasefire Agreement
By Palestine Chronicle Staff In a move that strengthens Israeli settler impunity, Defense Minister Katz cancels detention orders for settlers, while Palestinian detainees remain in custody as part of the ceasefire deal with Hamas. […]
Tensions Rise between Israeli Defense Minister, Army Chief over War Investigations
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Tensions escalate between Israeli Defense Minister Yisrael Katz and IDF Chief Herzi Halevi as investigations into October 7 failures spark a political and military standoff. There are growing tensions between […]
For First Time – Israel Admits to Assassination of Ismail Haniyeh
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has confirmed, for the first time, that Israel assassinated Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran. In a threat to the Ansarallah movement in Yemen, Katz […]
Israeli Army Chaos – Hagari Reprimanded over Criticism of New Security Law
Meanwhile, the Israeli newspaper Haaretz reported on Wednesday that “the government has begun a political purge to rid the Israel Defense Forces of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s opponents.” The remarks made by Israeli army spokesperson […]
Israel’s Katz: No Ceasefire if ‘Not Conditional’ on Captives’ Release
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Katz’s remarks came during a phone call with British Defense Secretary John Healey on Thursday. Israel’s Security Minister Israel Katz has called on the UK to “oppose any ceasefire proposal […]
‘A Necessity’ – Israel to Build Fence along Israel-Jordan Border
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The plan was reportedly part of a broader plan to strengthen Israel’s border defenses. Israeli Defense Minister, Israel Katz, has said that construction of a fence on the Israel-Jordan border […]
‘Not Appropriate’ – Katz Halts Detention Orders for Illegal Settlers
By Palestine Chronicle Staff “It is not appropriate for the State of Israel to take such a severe measure against the people of the settlements.” Israel’s new Defense Minister Israel Katz has announced the […]
Israeli Defense Minister Hints at Possible Strikes on Iran’s Nuclear Facilities
By Palestine Chronicle Staff “We have the opportunity to achieve our most important goal – to thwart and eliminate the existential threat to the State of Israel.” – Israel Katz. Israel’s new defense minister […]
‘No Foot on Israeli Soil’ – Israel Declares UN Secretary-General ‘Persona Non Grata’
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The Israeli Foreign Minister banned the UN Secretary-General from entering Israel stressing that he “does not deserve to step foot on Israeli soil”. Israel officially declared on Wednesday the United […]
‘Completely Unacceptable’ – EU Chief Slams Israeli FM’s Call to Displace Palestinians in West Bank
By Nurah Tape – The Palestine Chronicle The EU’s top diplomat, Josep Borrell, has slammed the call by Israel’s foreign minister to displace Palestinians in the occupied West Bank as “completely unacceptable”. Addressing reporters […]
