Benny Gantz

Israel holds bodies of 80% of terrorists

Defense Ministry responds to criticism after bodies of 3 terrorists returned in recent months.

Gantz: Achievement of the year - replacing Netanyahu

Defense Minister: I would be happy if the haredim were partners in the government.

Minister of Defense wishes Israel's friends a Merry Christmas

On Christmas Eve, Minister of Defense Benny Gantz wishes Israel’s friends around the world a Merry Christmas.

Defense Minister: Prepare for 5,000 new COVID-19 cases daily

DM Gantz orders Home Front Command to expand activities of coronavirus headquarters.

Gantz: It is possible to put an end to Iran's strategy

Defense Minister Gantz: "Iran does not have real bargaining chips. Both overt and covert actions will be expanded”

Likud MK: 'Government will fall in six months'

Likud MK David Bitan says current government won't last, option to form government with DM Benny Gantz still on the table.

Bennett: Israel will catch the terrorists

PM vows to 'settle the score' as leaders react to deadly shooting attack.

Hundreds of police to be added to fight alleged settler crime

MK Smotrich: Speed with which Omer Barlev's attacks on settlers turned into actions is frightening.

Shas MK claims Gantz violated quarantine

MK Moshe Arbel claims Defense Minister, who returned from the US, violated isolation by meeting MK from his party.

Interior Min.: 'We're completely committed to protecting Area C'

'Defense Minister intends to fight an all-out war against illegal construction in Judea and Samaria,' Interior Min. Shaked promises.

Source reveals PM's true position on Judea, Samaria construction

Senior source who accompanied Defense Min. Gantz to Washington says Israel 'wants a diplomatic solution with supremacy on security issues.'

Defense Min.: 'Iran close to a nuclear weapon, IDF is preparing'

Top security officials, including Defense Minister Gantz, say that Israel and the US are readying a military option against Iran.

Gantz: Iran seeks to destroy Israel, I won't allow it

Defense Minister at IAC National Summit: The international community must stand together and act forcefully against Iran’s nuclear program.

Gantz meets US Secretary of State Blinken

Defense Minister stresses need for measures to stop Iran’s nuclear program and its regional aggression.

Israeli Defense Minister meets with Biden's Defense Secretary

'I look forward to deepening Israel-US cooperation against Iran,' says Gantz during meeting with US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin.

Gantz to meet Mahmoud Abbas in Ramallah - again

Meeting comes against backdrop of spate of terrorist attacks in Jerusalem.

Dozens of warplanes to take part in Iran attack simulation

Exercise will take place over Mediterranean Sea. "The aim is to prepare for every eventuality; we will not allow Iran to go nuclear."

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Gantz and Austin to discuss military drills for Iran scenario

Senior US official says Defense Secretary and Israeli DM will discuss military exercises to prepare for worst-case scenario regarding Iran.

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"