Benny Gantz

Regavim slams Gantz's 'ridiculous comparison between Israel, PA

Defense Minister slammed for comparing PA takeover of Area C lands to Israeli actions.

Watch: Gantz holds aerial tour of Judea and Samaria

Defense Minister views points of friction in Judea and Samaria from the air, then holds situation assessment with top defense leaders.

Dutch Court: Benny Gantz not responsible for 2014 Gaza deaths

Appeals court in the Netherlands rules that Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz cannot be held liable for Gazans' deaths in 2014 operation.

Gantz to make official visit to US

Defense Minister will take off from Israel early on Thursday morning. His meetings will center on policy and security issues.

Defense Minister Benny Gantz: Whoever tries us will be harmed

Israel's Defense Minister addresses the recent terrorist action in Jerusalem and Samaria.

Gantz: We will stay friends with the United States

Israeli Defense Minister says Israel 'knows how to deal with threats', emphasizes strength of US-Israel alliance.

'Attack in Jerusalem is cruel terrorist act and intolerable'

PM Bennett and several ministers extend backing, praise, to Border Police officers who eliminated terrorist near Jerusalem's Old City.

Spy in defense minister's house denies spying for Iran

Cleaner accused of offering intel from Defense Minister Benny Gantz's home to Iranian agents says he only contacted 'hackers.'

Defense Minister to fly to US for last-minute talks on security

Defense Min. Gantz to hold series of meetings on 'security issues' with top US officials.

Gantz: Israel shared intelligence on Iran's nuclear violations

Defense Minister says Iran must pay price for stalling talks as it races towards a nuclear weapon.

'No chance Shaked will topple the government she created'

Likud MK Yariv Levin admits the low likelihood that either Shaked or Benny Gantz will join Likud in alternative government.

Gantz lights candle at Western Wall: May we have peace

Defense Minister participates in candle-lighting ceremony on first night of Hanukkah at the Western Wall.

IDF sets up teams to fight rise in crime against Palestinians

Report: Senior IDF official describes plan to double size of forces deployed against "settler" crime. IDF denies.

Algerian official: Gantz visit to Morocco 'targeted' us

Algerian Senate president claims "enemies are mobilizing more and more to undermine Algeria".

Moving: Prayer for IDF soldiers in Moroccan synagogue

Defense Minister Gantz visits ancient Rabat synagogue in Morocco during historic visit to Arab nation at peace with Israel.

Defense Min.: Morocco partnership 'vital' in fighting threats

Defense Min. Gantz publishes opinion piece on cover of Moroccan magazine, L’Observateur Du Maroc and in Arabic newspaper, Ahdath Maghrebia..

Gantz completes first day of official visit to Morocco

Ministers 'exchange views on the regional security situation in the Middle East and North Africa, and highlighted the similar challenges.'

Gantz, Liberman agree to raise soldiers' wages by 50 percent

Pay for combat soldiers during operations to rise to NIS 3,048 per month, ground crews to NIS 1,793.

Defense Min. reveals: Iran tried to send explosives into Israel

'Iran attempted to transfer explosives from Syria to terrorists based in Judea and Samaria, using an unmanned aircraft,' DM Gantz reveals.

Defense Min.: 'Chance for Israel & Palestinians to build trust'

Defense Minister Gantz says he supports 'broader, stronger' Iran deal, urges international community to invest in 'Palestinian' economy.

Here's what the spy in the Defense Minister's home asked for

Omri Goren, cleaner who was charged with espionage, requested just $7,000 in exchange for information.

New details on spy in Defense Minister's house

Omri Goren worked for Gantz family before Benny Gantz became defense minister, has long criminal record.

Spy in Defense Minister's home: 'Serious security failure'

Former Mossad chief, Shin Bet senior official question how man with long criminal record was able to work in home of Minister Gantz.

Defense Minister's cleaner charged with spying for Iran

Omri Goren, a cleaner in Benny Gantz's home, reached out to Iranian source via social media, offering to "assist him."

MK Litzman calls on Gantz to bring down Bennett-Lapid government

UJT MK Yaakov Litzman pledges to be 'guarantor' to ensure Likud fulfils agreement with Blue and White. 'My word is my bond.'

Gantz: Blue and White prevented 'nightmare scenario'

Gantz speaks at the kibbutz movement conference on his plans to increase the quota of foreign workers, including PA workers.

US ambassador and Gantz discuss regional threats caused by Iran

U.S. Ambassador met Defense Minister Benny Gantz today and discussed the regional instability orchestrated by Iran.

Bennett: Israel will defend itself by itself

PM visits IDF exercise, says Israel dealing with Iran and its proxies on multiple fronts and preparing for all challenges.

Gantz to become first Israeli DM to visit Morocco next week

Defense Minister to sign MOU to outline defense cooperation between Israel and Morocco in historic visit next week.

Likud MK: Dissolving government with Gantz was a mistake

MK David Bitan says both Likud and Blue and White erred in fighting during previous government,

Israel gave Palestinian Authority additional 500 million shekel

Despite previous promise, Defense Min. Gantz transfers half a billion shekel to Palestinian Authority - in addition to the usual funds.

International Bible Marathon launches in Shiloh

The International Bible Marathon begins at the site of ancient Shiloh and will run throughout the Shiloh Valley.

Meretz MKs demand: Cancel designation of PFLP affiliates

Mossi Raz, Gaby Lasky and Michal Rozin turn to Gantz, demand he back down from blacklisting of six PA organizations.

Gantz blocks Jews from purchasing land in Judea and Samaria

Arabs Only: Israeli Defense Minister torpedoes plan to allow Jews to directly purchase property in Judea and Samaria.

Shaked: I won't comment on recordings from closed conversations

Interior Minister on recordings in which she spoke out against Lapid and Gantz: Recording someone in a closed conversation is despicable.

Gantz approves additional Arab construction - in Area C

Defense Min. Gantz approves package of benefits for Palestinian Authority Arabs, including housing in only Jewish area of Judea and Samaria.

Shaked apologizes to Gantz over leaked recordings

Interior Minister apologizes to Defense Minister for recordings in which she was heard saying that Gantz was worse than Lapid.

Gantz: I will not allow a culture of lying

Israel's Defense Minister says that "I will not allow lying to become part of this coalition's culture."

MK Eichler: Haredi parties in contact with Gantz

UTJ MK says haredi parties would like to form alternate government with Defense Minister Gantz, but he does not trust Netanyahu.

'Shaked knows who recorded her insulting her coalition partners'

After accusing Foreign Min, Lapid of 'weekly gaffes that harm the country,' Shaked should tell the public what happened, says Amit Segal.

'Gantz is worse than Lapid, he'll dismantle everything'

Interior Minister in recent recordings: Lapid is a superficial person, he carries out a diplomatic attack every week.

Blinken slams Gantz on settlement policy

US Sec. of State Binken said to Defense Minister Benny Gantz that the plans for new construction plans in the settlements is "unacceptable"

Palestinian Arab ‘rights’ groups: Smoke and mirrors

Defense Minister Benny Gantz seems unafraid to ruffle the Israeli left’s feathers or those of the United States. Op-ed.

'Wolf in sheep's clothing terror groups exposed'

Regavim: “We congratulate Minister of Defense Gantz for blacklisting organizations that have been pursuing Israel’s eradication.”

Gantz 'blamed' for declaration of 6 terrorist groups

Gantz 'blamed' for manhandling the declaration of 6 terrorist groups, affiliated with the Popular Front.

Did Israel coordinate declaring PFLP groups as terror with US?

State Dept: Israel didn't give us prior warning about designation of 6 organizations as terror. Israeli officials: We did.

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'Larger defense budget needed to strike Iran nuclear program'

Defense Minister defends NIS 5 billion package to build capability to strike Iran's nuclear program to Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee

Israel approves residency for 4,000 Palestinian Authority Arabs

With Defense Ministry's approval, thousands of PA Arabs receive Israeli residency status.

'Gantz remains the coalition's biggest headache'

Political commentator Amit Segal says internal conflict between PM Bennett and DM Gantz is worse than has been reported.

Gantz responds to attack on Border Police

Gantz tours the 98th Division after Jews attack Border Police force near Yitzhar..

Gantz: Iran a threat to whole region, not just Israel

Defense Minister Gantz says international community must unite to confront 'global challenge' of Iran, and not only to defend Israel.

Gantz: Dropping sovereignty paved way for Abraham Accords

Defense Minister says former PM Netanyahu's decision to drop 'unilateral' push for sovereignty in Judea and Samaria was necessary.

Reconciliation between Bennett, Gantz, Shaked, and Lapid

Government ministers attempt to end feuds after week of infighting in the government.

Gantz, Bennett spar over reveal of operation to find Ron Arad

Defense Minister furious at PM's decision to reveal operation to find information on fate of Ron Arad,

Gantz to Abbas: I want to be the new Rabin

Defense Minister reportedly told PA chairman he believes in the two-state solution, but "this government has limitations."

Gantz thanks Pelosi for Iron Dome funding

Defense Minister thanks House Speaker after the House approved $1 billion to Israel to resupply the Iron Dome missile defense system.

Gantz visits fighters wounded in clashes with terrorists

Defense Minister visits two fighters who were seriously wounded in clashes with terrorists: We will continue to pray for their recovery.

Gantz: It will be difficult for Abbas to get off that ledge

Defense Minister criticizes PA chairman's threat to Israel, but adds he would continue to meet with him if necessary.

'Those who oppose US support for Israel got their answer today'

Israeli leaders praise US Congress for passing bill to provide $1 billion to resupply Iron Dome.

Gantz: I'm not afraid of having a haredi PM

"If you want to get an idea of what Israel's going to look like in 50 years, take a look at Beit Shemesh."