Katz holds first security assessment with IDF chief, defense officials

Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent

Defense Minister Israel Katz speaks with IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi during his first security assessment since taking over the helm of the defense ministry, October 8, 2024. (Shira Keinan/Defense Ministry)
Defense Minister Israel Katz speaks with IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi during his first security assessment since taking over the helm of the defense ministry, October 8, 2024. (Shira Keinan/Defense Ministry)

Defense Minister Israel Katz held a first assessment with IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi and other military and defense officials, his office says.

Katz formally took over the role of defense minister Friday morning.

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