Benny Gantz

Report

Opposition's bold deal: Make Gantz President, exit politics

Opposition leaders including Lapid, Liberman, Eisenkot and Bennett are reportedly planning to offer Benny Gantz the presidency in exchange for him leaving politics.

'You chose to sit in the stands'

Benny Gantz blasts Yair Lapid

Following an op-ed by Lapid in Haaretz claiming that Gantz saved Netanyahu, the head of the National Unity party hits back: "You chose political considerations while all our children were being drafted."

Benny Gantz to Arutz Sheva:

'It’s possible to support the government from the outside'

Blue and White chairman Benny Gantz tells Arutz Sheva-Israel National News that his party is not currently considering joining the government, despite the war and the state of emergency.

Yisrael Beytenu MK criticizes Gantz: He’s wasting votes

MK Evgeny Sova rules out a minority government in an interview with Arutz Sheva-Israel National News and explains why Benny Gantz could pave the way for a right-wing victory in the next elections.

Screenshot battle and blame game between Netanyahu and Gantz

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attacked Naftali Bennett and Benny Gantz on social media, claiming that with the formation of the Bennett-Lapid government, the transfer of funds to the Gaza Strip was renewed and increased.

Gantz urges global action to dismantle Iran’s regime

At Conference of Presidents event, MK Benny Gantz calls for united global action to dismantle the Iranian regime, emphasizing the need for military, economic, and diplomatic measures to secure peace in the Middle East.

Gantz claims

'Senior Cabinet minister leaked info during the war'

Blue and White chairman presents a bill to change the structure of the political-security cabinet and criticized the leaks from within it and the inability of its members to influence decisions

Gantz reveals:

'The haredim offered me the chance to lead the government'

Blue and White chairman Benny Gantz says that over the past year, he was offered the chance to lead the government in exchange for supporting the Draft Law, but he rejected the proposal.

Gantz admits:

'Leaving the emergency government was a mistake'

Benny Gantz says he will not help Netanyahu form a government but does not rule him out: “I belong to the bloc of the State of Israel; neither side should think it has me in its pocket."

Blue and White's new campaign: A government without Arabs

New Blue and White Party campaign promises a government without the Islamist Ra'am party or the right-wing Otzma Yehudit party.

Gantz declares

'The era of boycotting Netanyahu is over'

The leader of Blue and White, MK Benny Gantz, attacked opposition leaders, emphasized that he would not support a minority government with the Arab parties, and declared, "I will not waste votes."

'Who said we're in your bloc?'

Benny Gantz's harsh message to fellow opposition members

Blue and White Chairman Benny Gantz criticized fellow opposition leaders, rejected calls to withdraw from politics, and said Israel needs a broad Zionist consensus government, not a narrow bloc.

645 Days:

Knesset committee considers reclassifying missing girl as hostage

The family of Hymanut Kassaou and several Members of Knesset are demanding that she be recognized as a hostage rather than a routine missing person case.

Former Finance Minister may return to politics

Internal polls indicate former Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon may be among the only politicians able to pull votes from one side of the aisle to the other.

Yair Golan pledges to remove David Zini from ISA if elected

The chairman of the Democrats Party promises that in the next government he will act 'to cleanse the civil service and place worthy people in key positions.'

Joining the government?

Gantz: We won’t let petty politics derail the plan

Blue and White chairman Benny Gantz welcomes President Trump’s plan, calling for the return of hostages, maintaining security, and a strategic overhaul in Gaza.

Poll

Likud gains strength, Gantz falls below threshold

A new poll published by Maariv finds that the Likud is strengthening electory, while the Blue and White Party falls below the electoral threshold.

Gantz:

'Unilateral Palestinian statehood is a reward for terror'

In an op-ed for the New York Times, former Defense Minister Benny Gantz warns that Western recognition of Palestinian statehood rewards terror and defies Israel’s bipartisan security consensus.

Gantz accuses opposition leaders of forgetting their public role

Blue and White party chairman calls for Netanyahu not to be disqualified and criticizes his opposition partners who, in his opinion, are not willing to do everything it takes to bring about the return of hostages

Election poll:

Blue and White falls below electoral threshold

A new Maariv poll shows the coalition bloc gaining two seats, while Benny Gantz’s Blue and White party fails to cross the electoral threshold.

Eisenkot:

'No coalition change needed for hostage deal'

Gadi Eisenkot says a hostage deal "requires no political change, only a decision by one person." Gantz responds: "You also need to know how to say yes."

Smotrich to Gantz:

'Welcome to join the government - without preconditions'

Smotrich: "If Gantz wants to join to strengthen our resilience to defeat the enemy until complete victory and the return of all hostages - I welcome it."

Netanyahu reassures partners he will not trade them for Gantz

The Prime Minister's Office sent a message to his fellow members of the coalition that he would not accept the offer from Benny Gantz to join the government as a way to add votes for an end to the war.

Ben-Gvir:

'Benny Gantz can not join the government'

Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir called on his fellow coalition faction heads not to allow the Blue and White party into the government, claiming it would impede success in Gaza.

MK Eitan Ginzburg:

'If PM refuses our call for unity, we've done all we can'

MK Eitan Ginzburg says that Benjamin Netanyahu is the one who now needs to lead a move to establish a national unity government, following Benny Gantz's proposal.

Gantz proposes:

Time-limited government for hostage deal and draft law

Blue and White chairman MK Benny Gantz offers to join the government to secure a comprehensive hostage deal, pass a draft law, and set elections for spring 2026.

Gantz to present conditions for joining government

Blue and White chief Benny Gantz to hold press conference on conditions, including 'time-bound initiative,' for his party joining government, report says.

MK Schuster:

'Gantz would rejoin the government for hostage deal'

MK Alon Schuster confirms that Benny Gantz is considering rejoining the government, but only to ensure a majority for an anticipated hostage release deal.

Report:

Gantz may return to government to facilitate hostage deal

Gantz weighing return to government as Netanyahu faces right-wing pushback over proposed partial hostage deal backed by mediators.

Benny Gantz:

Hamas uses international pressure as negotiation leverage

Gantz warns international pressure on Israel aids Hamas, undermines hostage deal prospects; calls for unified stance against terrorists.

Gantz: UNRWA allegations false, Hamas to blame for Gaza crisis

MK Benny Gantz defends Israel’s humanitarian efforts in Gaza, accuses UNRWA of spreading falsehoods and aiding Hamas influence over aid distribution.

Gadi Eisenkot:

'End the war from strength, bring back the hostages'

MK Gadi Eisenkot, who announced his departure from the National Unity Party and his split from Benny Gantz, holds a press conference to explain his decision.

Following Eisenkot

Matan Kahana leaves National Unity

Kahana, who joined National Unity alongside Eisenkot, departs the party amid talks with Bennett and speculation over a new right-leaning political alliance.

'Ideological differences'

Gadi Eisenkot leaves National Unity and resigns from Knesset

MK Gadi Eisenkot informs Benny Gantz of his departure from the National Unity Party and the Knesset. Both emphasize ongoing cooperation. Gantz: "Significant ideological differences have emerged."

MK Benny Gantz:

‘We are nearing the decisive stages - we must not stop’

Benny Gantz issues a statement following a security briefing with the Prime Minister: "We are nearing the decisive stages of Iran’s nuclear project - we must not stop."

Benny Gantz to CNN:

I'm sure President Trump cares about Israel very much

Benny Gantz, Chairman of Israel's National Unity Party, and the former Minister of Defense, speaks to CNN following Israel’s attack on Iran.

Following Eisenkot's demand

Primaries in National Unity to open its ranks

National Unity party announces that it will take a series of steps in the coming months, including elections for the party leadership. This follows a demand raised by MK Eisenkot.

What was Benny Gantz doing at a Hassidic rebbe's NY home?

Meeting held at the Rebbe’s home in New Square lasted 40 minutes and was kept confidential at the request of the Hassidic court.

Gantz:

'Fight with Hamas will take years—hostages don’t have that time'

At the Jerusalem Conference in NYC, National Unity Party chairman Benny Gantz calls on Israel and the world to act urgently to free the remaining hostages held by Hamas.

Benny Gantz on Samaria shooting attack: Human monsters

Chairman of the National Unity Party responds to shooting attack in Samaria: "Against this murderous terror, we must act with strength and determination." Netanyahu: “A horrific attack, we will settle the score with the terrorists.”

Benny Gantz:

'Palestinian state or withdrawals are delusional'

MK Benny Gantz spoke in Ofra today and declared that Israel needed to maintain control of all the land it has taken since the war broke out.

Benny Gantz:

Sharvit is fit for the job; the move seeks to challenge the court

National Unity Party chairman abstains from opposing the appointment of Eli Sharvit as ISA Director, but said that Netanyahu needed to wait for the Supreme Court to hear the petitions against Bar's dissmissal.

Minister: Itshak Waserlauf:

'Law will bring to justice all those who attempted a coup'

Negev and Galilee Minister Itshak Waserlauf slams opposition MKs Benny Gantz, Yair Lapid, for calling for rebellion and attempting coup in undemocratic fashion.

Benny Gantz called a 'traitor' at left-wing protest

National Unity party leader says extremists are just as dangerous on all sides of the political spectrum after he was heckled and called a traitor at a protest against the dismissal of ISA chief Ronen Bar.

Benny Gantz surprises Almog Cohen with a Purim gift

National Unity Chairman MK Benny Gantz surprised MK Almog Cohen (Otzma Yehudit) Mishloach Manot (Purim gifts) in honor of Purim. 'Despite us not agreeing on anything'

Who is delaying the ouster of Ayman Odeh?

Arutz Sheva-Israel National News has learned that MK Benny Gantz and members of the National Unity party, with the exception of MK Matan Kahana, are refusing to sign the initiative to oust MK Ayman Odeh.

Gallant charges:

'Gantz and Eisenkot's resignation harmed return of hostages'

Former Defense Minister claims that the military pressure exerted by the defense establishment was not translated into diplomatic achievements, partly due to changes in leadership.

Benny Gantz:

'Trump's plan is a global responsibility'

Benny Gantz, chair of the National Unity party, praised President Trump's statements on Gaza's future and security of Israel and the region.

Haredi parties' ultimatum on Sa'ar-Levin judicial reform deal

The haredi political parties announced that they will only support the full judicial reform deal reached by the Foreign and Justice Ministers if the Draft Law enshrining haredi exemptions from military service is passed.

Petah Tikva resident accused of spying for foreign power

29-year-old suspect accused of photographing area near home of MK Benny Gantz, setting multiple vehicles on fire, and writing graffiti with name of Iranian spy operation.

Gantz:

'Israel must strike Iran directly instead of going after proxies'

National Unity party chairman echoes Mossad chief's call for Israel to strike Iran rather than only retaliate against the Houthis for their recent ballistic missile attacks.

Netanyahu:

'Gantz, who can't help, should at least not hurt'

Prime Minister Netanyahu's staff have denounced the accusations that he is deliberately hampering a hostage deal.

Benny Gantz:

'Netanyahu is intentionally hampering a hostage deal'

National Unity leader Benny Gantz criticized the Prime Minister as trying to prevent a hostage deal for political reasons.

Benny Gantz:

'Sinwar attacked because of judicial reform'

'Renewing discussions on parts of the judicial reform is playing into the enemies' hands,' says Chairman of the National Unity party, MK Benny Gantz.

Poll:

Netanyahu gaining strength at the expense of Gantz and Liberman

Kan 11 News poll finds that Netanyahu would gain significant strength, both in the seat count of the Likud and in the size of his political bloc, even if Bennett enters the race.

Likud criticizes:

'The deterioration in Gantz's memory is concerning'

Likud and National Unity parties spar after former Shin Bet chief Yoram Cohen criticizes Netanyahu's conduct.

Gantz to Netanyahu:

'Bring back the hostages; you'll have political support'

'Whenever Hezbollah raises its head, we must forcefully cut it down,' says head of the National Unity party on the ceasefire.

Benny Gantz:

'If the Lebanese government fails, the IDF must act forcefully'

National Unity Party Chairman MK Benny Gantz says that for Israelis to be able to return to northern Israel, southern Lebanon must have a policy similar to that in Area A.

Golan lashes out at Netanyahu:

'Netanyahu forgot what it's like to be a bereaved brother'

Opposition leaders made a statement to the media following Netanyahu's decision to dismiss the Defense Minister | Lapid appealed to the coalition: 'Do not support Gallant's dismissal'

Gantz calls on Netanyahu:

'Prepare to attack Iran's nuclear facilities'

Gantz: 'While a case of breaking the law is being investigated in PM's office, he is busy neutralizing the gatekeepers' | Lieberman calls to attack Iran: 'Strike first.'