Benny Gantz

'Security of Israeli citizens first and foremost'

DM Gantz speaks at Yom Kippur War memorial ceremony on Mount Herzl.

Barkat criticizes Likud's attempts to court Gantz

MK Nir Barkat: I do not think Gantz should be Prime Minister, certainly not with eight seats.

Likud MK: We all made mistakes, including myself

MK Miki Zohar in TV interview: The only way Gantz can be PM is if he joins with the Likud.

Netanyahu to Gantz: You can be appointed PM immediately

TV report: During recent meeting, Netanyahu proposed to Gantz that he be appointed as PM in a right-wing coalition.

Gantz: Israel won't evacuate settlements

In an interview with Foreign Policy magazine, Gantz asserted that Israel was no longer willing to evacuate settlements 'for peace.'

Gantz: Iran has to fear American punishment for talks to work

Gantz accused Netanyahu's regime of allowing Iran to develop a wide-ranging nuclear program and misleading the public.

Gantz: If terror orgs rear their heads we'll take them down

Defense Minister tours IDF Central Command and holds situational assessment with senior commanders. 'Security forces ready for any threat.'

Gantz: Time has come for snapback against Iran

Defense Minister says Iran using airbase to train proxies from across Middle East to use drones.

Gantz: Sooner or later, we'll catch the escaped terrorists

Defense Minister says nabbing escaped terrorists in PA is like 'finding six needles in a haystack', but adds their capture is inevitable.

'Everything this government is responsible for has no success'

UTJ's MK Moshe Gafni slams 'abnormal failures' in guarding security prisoners. DM Gantz: 'IDF using all its forces to capture terrorists.'

Abbas speaks to Herzog and Gantz ahead of Rosh Hashanah

PA chairman wishes Israeli citizens a happy new year in conversations with President and Defense Minister.

Benny Gantz visits Rabbi Kanievsky ahead of Rosh Hashanah

Israel's Defense Minister visits senior haredi rabbi for a blessing ahead of the Rosh Hashanah holiday.

PA seeks to bring Gantz to ICC

About a week after Gantz's meeting with Abbas, PA attacks Gantz and calls for an investigation into Israel in The Hague.

Gantz meets IDF disabled org: We will fight and win together

Defense Minister holds pre-Rosh Hashannah meeting with IDF organization for disables soldiers and veterans. 'Soldiers fight on all fronts.'

Gantz: Bennett approved my meeting with Abbas

Defense minister defends his meeting with PA chairman, decision to loan NIS 500 million to the PA.

Gantz: Soldiers have full backing to neutralize threats

Defense Minister responds to criticism of IDF's rules of engagement after soldier shot and killed at close range on Gaza border.

'Where is the budget for a 500m loan to Palestinian Authority?'

MK Smotrich, chair of the Religious Zionism party, demands to know source of 500 million promised to the Palestinian Authority by DM Gantz.

'Gantz behaving like a government within a government'

Senior official in the government speaks out against Defense Minister following his meeting with PA chairman.

Islamic Jihad, Hamas rip Abbas for meeting Gantz

Islamic Jihad and Hamas criticize PA chairman for "shaking Benny Gantz's blood-stained hands".

Likud: Bennett sells out Israel's security

Right-wing parties furious at govt. for loaning NIS 500 million to PA. Shurat Hadin to petition Supreme Court against loan.

Senior govt. source:

'Gantz acting as a government within the government'

Senior source says it will be Defense Minister Gantz's fault if the government falls after he agrees to many steps to strengthen the PA.

Israel to lend PA 500 million shekels

Minister Benny Gantz announces numerous steps to strengthen PA following meeting with Mahmoud Abbas.

'Bennett has no red lines'

Religious Zionism party blasts Bennett for Gantz-Abbas meeting "restoring Abu Mazen to relevance after years in the wilderness."

Yoaz Hendel: 'Abbas is a terror supporter and pays terrorists'

Communications Min. says Israel has interest in supporting Palestinian Authority economy. YESHA leader: Would you meet a Holocaust denier?'

Gantz meets Abbas: Israel seeks to strengthen PA’s economy

Defense Minister meets PA chairman to discuss security-policy, civilian and economic issues.

Gantz: Iran threatens the entire world

Defense Minister calls for international mobilization against Iran and its nuclear ambitions.

Israel's Defense Minister 'won't rule out' action against Iran

Defense Min. Benny Gantz tells 60 foreign ambassadors that Israel 'has options for action, and has known to act against Iran in the past.'

Gantz: Heavy price will be paid for harm to our sovereignty

Defense Minister Benny Gantz conducts a situation assessment in the Southern Command.

'I wish Gantz would fight as hard for soldiers' lives'

Father of Hadar Goldin visits soldier who was critically wounded in Gaza riot. 'Same people brought us the same situation.'

Gantz: Qatari money transfers to Gaza to resume

Defense Minister says new mechanisms will ensure aid money goes to needy families in Gaza and will not be siphoned off by Hamas.

Gantz thanks PA for offering to help with Jerusalem fire

Defense Minister thanks Mahmoud Abbas for sending firefighters to assist in battle against massive blaze in Jerusalem mountains.

IDF medical staff to provide home-care to relieve hospitals

Mild COVID cases to be transferred to home care, with medical teams making home visits, in order to take pressure off hospitals.

Gantz military secretary diagnosed with COVID-19

Defense Ministry announces Brig. Gen. Yaakov Dolf to go into quarantine after testing positive for COVID.

Gantz approves 1,000 PA units in Area C

Israel allows PA to build 1,000 housing units in Area C, according to sources in Ramallah briefed on the matter.

Gantz: The crisis in Lebanon is devastating

“Israel will not stand by while Iran advances its nuclear program," Gantz says after touring northern command.

Gantz updates Sec. Austin on rocket launches toward Israel

Minister of Defense, Benny Gantz spoke to US Secretary of Defense, Lloyd Austin.

Defense Minister calls emergency meeting to discuss rocket fire

Defense Minister Gantz holds emergency meeting at headquarters, discussing rocket fire from Lebanon and the IDF's response.

Defense Min.: Iran 10 weeks away from becoming nuclear power

Defense Min. Gantz, Foreign Min. Lapid, tell UNSC ambassadors: 'This is the man responsible for the terror attacks in the Gulf of Oman.'

'The State of Israel is prepared for any scenario'

Defense Minister tours southern Israel, receives operational briefing and participates in discussion with commanders in the Gaza division.

Gantz and Kochavi hold assessment following attack on ship

Israeli official: Iran is sowing violence and destruction in every corner of the region. Our campaign against them will continue.

Gantz concludes trip to France

10-hour trip to France during which he met with Minister of the Armed Forces, Head of the DGSE, and leaders of the French Jewish community.

Gantz meets with leaders of French Jewish community in Paris

DM Gantz: “an attack on any Jew in the world is an attack on us as a nation.”

Benny Gantz's message to the citizens of Iran

Defense Minister: Iranian regime is spending billions of dollars on nuclear project instead of on food and electricity.

Gantz and US officials discuss helping PA

The Defense Minister says that the meeting focused on various aspects of Israel's relationship with the Palestinian Authority.

Gantz stops accessibility work at Cave of the Patriarchs

Defense Minister orders last-minute delay in work to make Hebron holy site accessible to the disabled days before work was to start.

Gantz: We'll protect settlement blocs, support existing towns

Defense Min. Gantz holds meeting with Meretz party members, stresses importance of 'open dialogue' within coalition.

Gantz: Lebanon responsible for attack on northern border

Minister of Defense Benny Gantz addresses participants of Cyber Week at Tel Aviv University.

Gantz wishes PA president Abbas a 'Happy Eid'

Israel's Defense Minister called Abbas in the first high-level contact with the PA chairman since 2017 signing a renewal of relations.

IDF Intelligence Directorate marks transition to the Negev

Defense Minister Gantz: The IDF has been a pioneer in moving many bases and units to the Negev.

Gantz: All rocket fire from Lebanon will be met with iron fist

Defense Minister says Israel has weathered attempts to carry out cyber attacks against its critical infrastructure.

Gantz: Lebanon is responsible for rocket attacks

Israeli Defense Minister says Lebanon will be held responsible for terrorist rocket attacks.

Gantz congratulates Abbas on Eid al-Adha

Defense Minister, PA chairman hold positive conversation, discuss need to promote trust-building measures between Israel and the PA.

'If Gantz wants he can be prime minister right now'

Likud MK Miki Zohar calls on Blue and White leader to abandon 'evil' government in favor of government that does not contain Ra'am.

Gantz: I am against Orthodox exclusivity at Western Wall

Defense Minister says Western Wall is long enough to accommodate different streams of Judaism.

Report: Netanyahu continuing to court Gantz

Opposition leader trying to persuade Defense Minister to form a new government with the Likud in which Gantz will serve first as PM.

As Iran approaches nuclear capacity, Gantz blames Netanyahu

'Netanyahu's outspoken stance damaged Israel's image as a country that enjoys bipartisan support in the United States,' Gantz claims.

Gantz: We will allow development of Gaza when our boys return

Defense Minister says current government no less strong than previous government, will work to strengthen regional partnerships.

Israel offers humanitarian aid to Lebanon

Citing Lebanon's economic woes, Israeli Defense Ministry offers humanitarian aid to Lebanon via the United Nations.

Gantz: We will not accept balloon terrorism

Defense Minister on Iran: We are committed to defending ourselves and determined to disrupt its activities.

Compromise deal offered to residents of Evyatar

Residents of Evyatar offered compromise deal to keep Jewish presence at town's location - with possibility of residents' return.