The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/haim-katz/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:57:27 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Haim Katz | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/haim-katz/ 32 32 Smotrich urges PM to order the IDF to ‘prepare for the full occupation’ of Gaza https://www.timesofisrael.com/smotrich-urges-pm-to-order-the-idf-to-prepare-for-the-full-occupation-of-gaza/ Sun, 19 Apr 2026 15:35:32 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3805424 Far-right minister repeats call for rebuilding settlements in Strip; Likud minister calls reestablishment of West Bank settlement evacuated in 2005 'a moment of historical justice'

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]]> Schools, most businesses stay shuttered amid Israel-US assault on Iran, regime’s missile fire https://www.timesofisrael.com/schools-most-businesses-to-stay-shuttered-sunday-amid-israel-us-assault-on-iran/ Sat, 28 Feb 2026 20:25:54 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3764597 Health system suspends all non-essential services, while courts cancel all but urgent proceedings; banks, supermarkets remain open as economy minister urges public to avoid panic buying

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]]> Israel banks on Christian pilgrims and faith-based travel to drive tourism recovery https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-banks-on-christian-pilgrims-and-faith-based-travel-to-drive-tourism-recovery/ Wed, 04 Feb 2026 09:35:18 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3747600 Tourism Ministry plans a digital campaign geared to Evangelicals and pro-Israel communities; AI app for Holy Land trips launches with support of US Ambassador Mike Huckabee

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]]> Lack of full-time leaders hobbling ministries ditched by Haredi parties, critics say https://www.timesofisrael.com/lack-of-full-time-leaders-hobbling-ministries-ditched-by-haredi-parties-critics-say/ Tue, 25 Nov 2025 12:25:43 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3693362 After weeks without any minister at all, five portfolios come under management of lawmakers busy with other tasks, sparking accusations that PM is putting politics above governance

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]]> Knesset okays Katz and Levin appointments to head five ministries vacated by Haredim https://www.timesofisrael.com/knesset-approves-katz-and-levin-appointments-to-head-ministries-vacated-by-haredim/ Mon, 24 Nov 2025 21:21:46 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3696479 Likud ministers handed posts held by Haredi parties before they bolted government months ago; Netanyahu hoping advancement of conscription bill could bring Shas back into fold

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]]> NIS 1.4 billion housing plan passed to boost construction, increase foreign workers https://www.timesofisrael.com/nis-1-4-billion-housing-plan-passed-to-boost-construction-increase-foreign-workers/ Sun, 26 Oct 2025 15:48:16 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3673959 Government approves program that looks to accelerate building, strengthen local authorities, and expand the supply of affordable homes across the country

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]]> Cabinet ministers to celebrate Sukkot with convicted criminal turned party activist https://www.timesofisrael.com/cabinet-ministers-to-celebrate-holiday-with-convicted-criminal-turned-party-activist/ Wed, 08 Oct 2025 14:50:19 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3659602 Senior Likud members set to attend festive event sponsored by party activist Rafi Chaim-Kedoshim, who has been convicted for acts of violence, kidnapping and extortion

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]]> Likud’s Haim Katz okayed as permanent housing minister to replace UTJ’s Goldknopf https://www.timesofisrael.com/likuds-haim-katz-okayed-as-permanent-housing-minister-to-replace-utjs-goldknopf/ Sun, 14 Sep 2025 15:29:00 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3641660 Appointment may be sign that Netanyahu does not expect to solve dispute over Haredi enlistment and bring UTJ back into coalition; Katz currently helms four ministries

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]]> Netanyahu temporarily filling all cabinet spots vacated by Haredim in row over draft https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-temporarily-filling-all-cabinet-spots-vacated-by-haredim-in-row-over-draft/ Mon, 28 Jul 2025 20:59:02 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3608112 Hebrew media reports that Netanyahu is yet to reach a decision on how to distribute portfolios and has fielded many requests from Likud members seeking to take over the posts

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]]> Man stabbed to death in terror attack at Haifa bus terminal https://www.timesofisrael.com/man-stabbed-to-death-in-suspected-terror-attack-at-haifa-bus-terminal/ Mon, 03 Mar 2025 11:26:07 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3494807 4 hospitalized with moderate to severe injuries; assailant identified as Israeli citizen from Druze community, reportedly held German citizenship; family says he had mental illness

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]]> 14-year-old boy, doctor shot dead, bringing day’s homicide toll in Arab society to 6 https://www.timesofisrael.com/boy-14-shot-dead-in-lod-in-5th-murder-in-arab-society-within-a-day/ Mon, 03 Feb 2025 15:11:26 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3474224 Tide of violence keeps rising after triple homicide in Abu Snan, fatal stabbing in Abu Ghosh, with 29 Arab Israelis killed since start of 2025

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]]> Tourism Minister Haim Katz tapped to run all 3 of Otzma Yehudit’s former ministries https://www.timesofisrael.com/haim-katz-tapped-to-take-over-all-3-of-otzma-yehudits-ministerial-portfolios/ Thu, 23 Jan 2025 16:20:30 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3466200 'Even the most diligent minister in the world cannot invest effort in four ministries at the same time,' protests Opposition Leader Yair Lapid

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]]> Netanyahu said planning to hand over all 3 Otzma Yehudit portfolios to Haim Katz https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-said-planning-to-hand-over-all-3-otzma-yehudit-portfolios-to-haim-katz/ Wed, 22 Jan 2025 21:39:53 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3465699 Prime minister 'is once again choosing petty politics that endangers lives,' says Yesh Atid, calling to close two of the three available ministries

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]]> Government delays vote on rehabilitation plan for northern border towns https://www.timesofisrael.com/government-delays-vote-to-approve-rehabilitation-plan-for-northern-border-towns/ Wed, 22 May 2024 22:56:29 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3296121 Cabinet to now vote Monday on proposal once details hashed out, with ministers and council heads criticizing plan; one minister says some money allocated to already funded projects

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]]> Likud ministers promote conference on reestablishing Israeli settlements in Gaza https://www.timesofisrael.com/likud-ministers-promote-conference-on-reestablishing-israeli-settlements-in-gaza/ Tue, 23 Jan 2024 21:14:53 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3207869 Katz and Zohar urge participation in Jerusalem gathering, which they will attend, assert that Israeli communities in Palestinian territory are only path to security

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