Haim Katz
Hundreds of families join foster care system as government expands support
3,560 children are currently within Israel's foster care system, while a total of 905 disabled people, both children and adults, are cared for by the system.
Israel approves proposal to build permanent US embassy in Jerusalem
Over 1,700 Iran strike evacuees living in hotels after the start of Operation Rising Lion
IMTM 2026 draws bigger crowds as Israel tests the first steps of tourism’s return
Israel intends to name new Negev town after slain hostage Ran Gvili, Netanyahu announces
In the announcement, the prime minister said that one of the towns will be named Ranenim "after Israel’s hero, the late Ran Gvili."
Power struggles emerge in Netanyahu's Likud internal elections ahead of national primaries
The clashes over local and Central Committee seats are exposing power struggles ahead of the national primaries as political consultants play central roles on many competing lists.
Israeli gov't approves 2026 health cm'tee to approve medications, tech with NIS 650 budget
The delay in appointing the committee persisted in recent months due to the lack of a sitting health minister.
Government in disarray with six key ministries left without a minister - opinion
With no ministers appointed to crucial ministries such as health, welfare, and interior, the government is neglecting critical issues affecting citizens' well-being and rights.
Police examine links between Histadrut corruption probe and senior Likud ministers – N12
Police were also looking into whether senior Histadrut officials planned to sell federation assets worth millions of shekels and skim proceeds through intermediaries, according to the report.
Netanyahu may hold early elections, 'use Gaza deal to gain support,' Likud official says
If carried out, the move could provide Netanyahu with a renewed leadership mandate, project unity within the party, and preempt potential internal challenges to his authority.
Haim Katz appointed as permanent housing minister, replacing haredi party UTJ’s Goldknopf
Following the vote, Katz stated, “I thank the prime minister for his trust and the members of the government for their support.”
Netanyahu temporarily appoints Levin and Katz to key ministries amid haredi resignations
The fact that the ministries were given to just Levin and Katz indicated that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu intends to “safeguard” them for the eventual possibility of Shas’s return.
Tel Aviv tourism fair draws strength from regional allies as global presence shrinks
Despite a reduced international presence, Israel’s largest tourism fair showcased strong regional partnerships and a surge in domestic promotion.
National Security Min. budget to reach record NIS 28b. as number of security prisoners grows
In response to the sharp rise in security prisoners, NIS 1.9 billion will be allocated to the Israel Prison Service for the construction of new detention facilities.
