On the record · Updated October 1, 2026
Israeli Defense Minister
36 things Israel Katz said, verbatim, from April 6, 2026 to October 1, 2026, each linked to where it ran. Grouped by the questions at issue, with who supported, disputed, or qualified each one.
Positions
Supports
“According to the initial information in our possession, the terrorist had one intention: to crash the plane with all its passengers on board”
The Forward Passengers storm the cockpit after one pilot stabs the other on an Israel-bound jet ›
Others on this question
“It seems as though the co-pilot was perhaps a terrorist, or perhaps a whack-job, and he stabbed the pilot”
More on the record
As printed
“under no circumstances will we withdraw from the security zones: not in Lebanon, not in Syria and not in Gaza”
The American Conservative Israeli Strikes Leave 11 Dead In Lebanon, Including Three Children ›
As printed
“Demolition of this type raises huge flags about compliance with international humanitarian law,”
Breitbart News Israel Continues Operations in Lebanon After Little Progress in Rome Talks ›
As printed
“Twenty-four Lebanese villages that were hundreds of years old – with Shiite residents who acted as enemies on behalf of Hezbollah and threatened our borders and our residents – we destroyed all of the buildings,”
on Israel's demolition of Lebanese villages accused of aiding Hezbollah
Breitbart News Israel Continues Operations in Lebanon After Little Progress in Rome Talks ›
As printed
“the United States is not approving it at the moment because of the concern that Iran would attack neighboring countries,”
on US withholding approval over fears Iran would strike neighboring countries
The American Conservative Iran War Day 151: Netanyahu Meets with Trump for Eighth Time this Term ›
As printed
“we very much want to strike Iran’s energy targets”
The American Conservative Iran War Day 151: Netanyahu Meets with Trump for Eighth Time this Term ›
As printed
“I intend to establish three Nahal outposts, which is also a military entity, in those places that were in northern Gaza,”
Al Jazeera Israel building earthen barrier in Gaza to entrench division of the enclave ›
As printed
“emphasized Israel’s determination to remain in security zones in Syria, Gaza, and Lebanon to protect Israel’s borders and nearby communities from ‘threats posed by jihadist forces.'”
Antiwar.com Katz Tells Hegseth That Israel Won’t Withdraw From Gaza, Syria, or Lebanon ›
As printed
“never asked the US to act in our place along our borders. We are committed to protecting the residents of Israel from every threat, and that is what we intend to do.”
Antiwar.com Katz Tells Hegseth That Israel Won’t Withdraw From Gaza, Syria, or Lebanon ›
As printed
“Unequivocally, as long as Hamas does not truly disarm, and even after that, we remain inside of Gaza to bring up three Nahal outposts (military settlements).”
on Israel keeping troops in Gaza and building Nahal military outposts even if Hamas disarms
News From Antiwar.com Katz Says Israel Won’t Withdraw From Gaza Even If Hamas Disarms and Will Establish ‘Nahal’ Settlements ›
As printed
“We are not retreating from the Yellow Line,”
on Israel holding its military position along Gaza's Yellow Line
News From Antiwar.com Katz Says Israel Won’t Withdraw From Gaza Even If Hamas Disarms and Will Establish ‘Nahal’ Settlements ›
As printed
“The army is ready and on alert for a resumption of fighting, in order to regain air superiority and strike Iran again, to eliminate threats, including a third time if necessary,”
News From Antiwar.com IDF Chief Tells Pilots To Expect ‘Major’ Israeli Operations Against Iran ›
As printed
“We proved that the long arm of the Israeli Air Force can reach anywhere, from Yemen to Iran. Yet, we must also acknowledge that the campaign is not over.”
News From Antiwar.com IDF Chief Tells Pilots To Expect ‘Major’ Israeli Operations Against Iran ›
As printed
“Israel will not allow Iran to develop nuclear weapons,”
As printed
“Linking the fronts saved Hezbollah...perhaps even (from) its collapse.”
As printed
“If they ignore their master, Iran will school them.”
on Iran diplomacy advancing as the US stresses military strength
CBN News feeds Iran Diplomacy Advances as US Emphasizes Military Strength ›
As printed
“The terms os the Islamabad MOU has committed the U.S. to muzzling its pets in Tel Aviv.”
on an Islamabad memorandum tied to Iran diplomacy
CBN News feeds Iran Diplomacy Advances as US Emphasizes Military Strength ›
As printed
“It was an American interest. They very much wanted to advance the possibility of negotiations with Iran.”
on US interest in advancing negotiations with Iran
CBN News feeds Diplomatic Volley Intensifies Between Washington, Tehran as Netanyahu Visits IDF Troops in Lebanon ›
As printed
“We have attacked twice with proactive, preemptive strikes in Iran and, if necessary, we will strike a third time as well,”
on Israel's threat to strike Iran preemptively a third time
News From Antiwar.com Katz Says Israel Could Launch a ‘Pre-Emptive’ Attack on Iran for a Third Time ›
As printed
“it was clear during Operation Silver Plow that the Shia villages along the contact line had to disappear”
on Israeli military strategy targeting villages for depopulation
News From Antiwar.com Lebanon Villages Burned After Israeli DM says Shi’ite Villages Must ‘Disappear’ ›
As printed
“There is no reality in which Israel will not respond to an Iranian attack,”
As printed
“The possibility exists that Iran will attack Israel not only in response to strikes in the Dahieh. We could find ourselves at war with Iran tomorrow.”
News From Antiwar.com Katz Says Israel Could Be Back at War With Iran ‘Tomorrow’ ›
As printed
“We are currently in a situation where there is nearly 100% destruction in the contact-line villages of the western and central sectors. In the eastern sector, we are at 73% of villages destroyed,”
News From Antiwar.com Katz Says Israel Could Be Back at War With Iran ‘Tomorrow’ ›
As printed
“If Iran attacks Israel because of our activities in Lebanon, or for any other reason, we will strike it with full force in a way that will clearly demonstrate the gap in power between us.”
Truthout Netanyahu and Katz Threaten Iran; Vow to Remain in Lebanon, Syria and Gaza ›
As printed
“The IDF is prepared … and we are not retreating. We announced that in any case we are not withdrawing, and as of this moment — and this is a political achievement — there is no American demand for Israel to withdraw from Lebanon,”
Algemeiner.com Rubio Defends Iran Deal on Gulf Tour, Israel Insists on Troops in Southern Lebanon ›
As printed
“We have announced that in any case we are not withdrawing and, as of this moment—and this is a diplomatic achievement—there is no American demand for Israel to withdraw from Lebanon,”
The American Conservative Iran Negotiations Day 7: Oman Opens Two Lanes in Hormuz ›
As printed
“There has been a cautious calm here in Nabatieh as a ceasefire appears to be taking hold. But it has followed a very brutal and bloody couple of days for this city and the surrounding towns and villages,”
on a fragile ceasefire holding in Nabatieh, Lebanon after days of heavy violence
Al Jazeera Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera Iran war day 115: Lebanon truce appears to hold as Switzerland talks end ›
As printed
“Trump’s agreement does not bind us. Israel is not subordinate to the United States. We are an independent and sovereign country.”
on Israel rejecting Trump's ceasefire terms and continued operations in Lebanon
Truthout “Without Me, There Would Be No Israel,” Trump Says as Israel Remains in Lebanon ›
As printed
“no more attacks by Israel anywhere in Lebanon”
on the terms of Israel's ceasefire commitments in Lebanon
As printed
“If Iran attacks Israel due to events in Lebanon — we will strike it with full force and make the power gap between us abundantly clear,”
on Israel's warning to Iran over any attack tied to events in Lebanon
The Forward Trump says he plans to talk to Hezbollah amid Iran peace efforts ›
As printed
“Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu clarified this to U.S. President Trump and other senior American officials, and I also made this clear yesterday to U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth,”
The Forward Trump says he plans to talk to Hezbollah amid Iran peace efforts ›
As printed
“Israel will not tolerate firing into its territory,”
on Israel's response after new strikes threatened the Israel-Iran ceasefire
PBS NewsHour - Politics Trump warns Israel and Iran not to 'blow it' after new strikes threaten emerging ceasefire deal ›
As printed
“Israel will not withdraw from the security zones in Lebanon, Syria and Gaza.”
The American Conservative Iran War Day 105: Deal In Flux As Trump Disputes Purported Terms ›
As printed
“The rule for Dahiyeh in Beirut is the same as for the northern communities. Every attack on the northern communities will lead to a strike in Dahiyeh,”
on Israel warning strikes on Beirut's Dahiyeh will match attacks from the north
The Christian Post Iran, Israel cease fire for now, PM Netanyahu warns: If Iran attacks again, we’ll respond with ‘overwhelming force’ ›
As printed
“We completely reject Iran's threats. Any Iranian attempt to link Lebanon and Iran and attack Israel will be met with great force, as happened yesterday.”
The Christian Post Iran, Israel cease fire for now, PM Netanyahu warns: If Iran attacks again, we’ll respond with ‘overwhelming force’ ›
As printed
“The IDF has now powerfully attacked the largest petrochemical facility in Iran, which is located in Islava,”
on Israel striking Iran's largest petrochemical facility
The American Conservative Iran War Enters 38th Day: Israel Attacks Iran’s Civilian Infrastructure ›
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