Gantz: PM should go to Washington himself
In the wake of the cancelation of the Israeli delegation to Washington, Blue and White leader Benny Gantz called for the Prime Minister to go to Washington to speak directly with President Biden.
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In the wake of the cancelation of the Israeli delegation to Washington, Blue and White leader Benny Gantz called for the Prime Minister to go to Washington to speak directly with President Biden.
In a break with several years of obstinence on the subject, the haredi parties have agreed to a law that would impose economic penalties on haredim who avoid army service.
Canadian Prime Minister speaks to Minister Benny Gantz, condemns Hamas but also shares his concern around Israel’s planned offensive in the Gaza city of Rafah.
Yisrael Beytenu chairman Avigdor Liberman attacks Minister Benny Gantz for vetoing Liberman and Sa'ar's entry into the War Cabinet: Is this unity?
New Hope leader Gideon Sa'ar has declared that he will leave the emergency government if he is not added to the War Cabinet.
MK Sharren Haskel explains why the New Hope Party decided to split from Benny Gantz’s National Unity Party.
Likud, former PM Bennett say Israel is not a 'banana republic' after Senator Schumer calls for new elections to remove Netanyahu from power.
A new poll shows a widespread shift among Israeli political views due to the October 7th massacre.
National Unity chairman in remarks ahead of Ramadan: Our war is not against Islam.
it is important that the theme of the present war be emphasized as a struggle that is not merely political but a struggle of Good vs. Evil. Opinion
Minister Benny Gantz meets US Secretary of State in Washington. State Department: The Secretary underscored the importance of reaching an agreement to achieve the release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas.
'Ending the war without clearing out Rafah is like sending a firefighter to extinguish 80% of the fire,' Minister Benny Gantz tells National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan.
US Vice President meets Minister Benny Gantz at the White House, calls on Hamas to accept ceasefire deal.
National Security Min. Itamar Ben Gvir tells Arutz Sheva: 'Prime Minister is nearing the moment when he will have to make a decision, whether he is following Gantz's path or that of Otzma Yehudit.'
Ambassador Michael Herzog told not to deal with Minister Gantz's visit to Washington in any way due to alleged failure to properly clear visit with PM Netanyahu.
Sources close to Netanyahu say he "made it clear to Minister Gantz that the State of Israel has only one Prime Minister".
MK Amit Halevi points out 'the elephant in the room' regarding calls for haredim to enlist.
The new 'Israeli service law' will require nearly universal conscription, while opening numerous new destinations for enlisted youth.
Defense Minister reportedly says he will support whatever Benny Gantz supports on the issue of haredi conscription.
National Unity leader Benny Gantz gave a statement in which he promised that the war would expand farther into both Hamas and Hezbollah's territory to ensure that Israelis could return home safely.
Demonstrators claimed that elections were needed to allow the people to put their faith in the government again.
National Unity party chairman says it would be a mistake for other countries to force the establishment of a Palestinian state in the aftermath of October 7.
MK Ze'ev Elkin stresses: Israel's central goal is to defeat Hamas, so it will no longer be able to rule Gaza - we must not stop on the way there.
National Unity party chairman addresses Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organization, says ' There has not been a more just war' than the current war against Hamas.
Minister Benny Gantz delivers an ultimatum to Hamas just minutes before Shabbat
National Unity party chairman reacts to death of Israeli in Hezbollah missile barrage on north.
51% say that the elections should be moved forward, 39% say that there is no need to do so and 10% replied "I don't know". Among votes of the pro-Netanyahu bloc, only 20% said that it was necessary.
Gantz attacked the discourse in the political echelon and the Prime Minister, "Unfortunately, in recent days there are those who have forgotten this, especially the leadership, and are conducting a divisive discourse in the Knesset."
National Unity, Yesh Atid leaders condemn National Security Minister for WSJ interview claiming that the US would be more supportive of Israel if Trump is reelected.
The two ministers proposed in closed discussions in recent days to limit the transfer of humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip.
Channel 12 News poll examines public opinion on settlement in Gaza, finds that a majority is against a return to Gush Katif, though an overwhelming majority on the right is in favor.
The Defense Minister suggested that the Prime Minister and Minister Gantz agree to hold elections half a year after the end of the war or two years from now, whichever comes first.
In closed meeting with residents of Gaza border region, Min. Benny Gantz stresses hostages need to take priority, warns war against Hamas may last years.
In an outburst of emotions the brother of SGM (Res.) Adam Bismut cried out in pain and called out to the Minister.
Minister Benny Gantz criticizes the leaks about the hostages, speaks about continuation of the war in Gaza.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, and Minister Benny Gantz gave a joint statement addressing the disaster in Gaza which killed 21 IDF reservists.
National Unity chairman: I'm very disturbed by the voices that have been heard in recent days, and call on everyone to come together for a respectful discourse.
Gantz conveyed to Netanyahu a demand to promote a list of decisions that he says are critical to the continuation of the war.
Minister Dudi Amsalem names two ministers who, he claims, leaked details from Cabinet meetings to the media.
Marking 100 days since October 7th, War Cabinet Minster, Lt. Gen. Benny Gantz, Cantor Netanel Hershtik and the Maccabeats join in prayer for the success and welfare of the Israel Defense Forces.
Minister Benny Gantz: The most urgent thing is the return of the hostages. This has precedence over any move in the fighting.
Kan 11 News poll finds Gantz wins 33 seats, compared to 20 seats for the Likud and 14 for Yesh Atid.
Minister Benny Gantz says Netanyahu is responsible for the incident in the Cabinet, in which ministers confronted Chief of Staff.
Meeting of Political-Security Cabinet ends abruptly after ministers blast Chief of Staff over appointment of team to investigate October 7.
French President speaks to Minister Benny Gantz, calls on Israel to avoid escalation, "particularly in Lebanon".
Minister Gantz visited the IDF Southern Command and met with local leaders from the western Negev.
Prime Minister Netanyahu told the Knesset Plenum of the many efforts being made to free the hostages, including an appeal to China.
Defense Min. Gallant, Min. Gantz, speak with soldiers in Gaza. 'Sinwar is sitting in his bunker watching TV - he knows what is happening.'
National Unity Chairman Minister Benny Gantz visited southern Israel and reemphisized that there is no intention to stop the fighting.
A party led by Bennett wins 13 seats, a party led by former Mossad chief Yossi Cohen wins nine seats.
Minister Benny Gantz holds press conference and comments on how, in his eyes, the future in the Gaza Strip should look.
New poll finds the Yesh Atid Party is falling to 10 seats. A party led by Naftali Bennett wins 12 seats.
In call with Min. Gantz, US Sec. of State stresses need to avoid civilian casualties, de-escalate tensions, and promote two-state solution.
Minister Benny Gantz says operation Gaza aims to dismantle Hamas' military apparatus so that it can never be rebuilt.
Deputy Minister Uri Maklev rebukes Benny Gantz for criticizing haredi educational budget plan.
Minister Benny Gantz calls the current war against Hamas' the most important war since the establishment of the state.'
Minister Gantz admitted that Haredi teachers budget is negligible compared to the war budget, but "it is important that justice be seen"
Prime Minister’s office: Amended budget will be brought before the government for approval despite Gantz’s threat to vote against it.
Chairman of the National Unity party and member of the war cabinet announced that his party would oppose the state budget
Defense Minister stresses Israel will continue to do everything to bring all the hostages home.