Benny Gantz

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.

Likud continues to court Gantz

Likud pressuring Blue and White chairman to form an alternative government with them in the current Knesset.

Gantz at memorial ceremony: Prepared to strike at any moment

At a memorial ceremony for soldiers who lost their lives in the 2006 Lebanon War, Gantz warned that Israel was always ready to strike.

Administrative arrest warrant against suspected Lod shooter

Defense Minister Gantz takes unusual step, signs administrative detention order for Israeli Arab suspected of shooting Jew in Lod.

Gantz: Raisi election proves Iran becoming more extreme

Defense Minister Benny Gantz addresses regional issues during awards ceremony.

New COVID testing facility to be set up at Ben Gurion Airport

Testing facility to administer hundreds of tests at airport as Israel grapples with outbreak of Delta Variant.

Gantz: Without boys' return, Gaza won't be economically restored

Defense Minister says Israel will attempt to ensure Palestinian Arabs get vaccinated.

Gantz to Leah Goldin: We're doing everything we can

Defense Minister to mother of missing IDF soldier: I hope one day things will be okay.

'Raisi's election shows Iran is growing even more extreme'

'All offensive options are on the table,' says Gantz, saying that Iran's election of Ebrahim Raisi signals Tehran's growing radicalism.

Gantz won't back down on Submarine Affair

Defense Minister announces he will submit to the government a proposal to establish a commission of inquiry into the purchase of submarines.

Gantz scolds Netanyahu: Security must come first

Defense Minister tells opposition leader to put aside politics and extend Family Reunification Law to ensure Israel's security.

Gantz promises to work to empower Palestinian Authority

Defense Min. Gantz, US Defense Sec. Austin, discuss Israel's security challenges and the need to halt Iran's nuclear plans.

US Defense Secretary congratulates Gantz

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin: The US commitment to Israel's security remains ironclad.

Netanyahu offered Gantz: I'll step down - and you can be PM

Report: In last-ditch effort to thwart new government, Netanyahu suggested he resign and Gantz will serve as Prime Minister.

Gantz: Thank you Netanyahu, we'll take it from here

Defense Minister: Israel today needs change and a new path, a path that will not include Netanyahu.

Gantz: I get offers to be PM every day

Blue and White chairman says he is continuously offered chance to be PM first in rotation if he goes with Likud government.

Gantz approves Cave of the Patriarchs accessibility

Defense Minister approves immediate implementation of renovation of the Cave of the Patriarchs to make the site disabled accessible.

Gantz: 'I don't need anyone's approval to evacuate Evyatar'

Defense Min. Gantz responds to PM Netanyahu, says demolition of Samaria town does not require approval from PM.

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'Strengthening social solidarity is our most important mission'

Defense Minister Gantz speaks at ceremony marking the crrival of the “Oz” component of the navy's new  “Sa’ar 6” Corvettes.

Netanyahu, Gantz reach compromise on Jerusalem Flag March

Flag March rescheduled for next week after being cancelled twice in May and June.

'Take on Arab land grabs in Judea & Samaria - or gov't falls'

New Hope MK Ze'ev Elkin warns Defense Minister that new gov't must stop illegal Arab construction in Area C - or New Hope will topple gov't.

Knesset holds hearing over frozen Cave of the Patriarchs work

Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee demands answers after Arutz Sheva reports Gantz froze work to make holy site disabled accessible.

Gantz to demand cancellation of planned flag parade in Jerusalem

Gantz expected to demand that flag parade planned for this week in Jerusalem not be held.

'US supports Israel's military edge - and Palestinian statehood'

Israeli Defense Minister meets Biden administration's Defense Secretary as Israel eyes replenishment of Iron Dome missile system.

Gantz in Washington to discuss Gaza reconstruction

Defense Minister Benny Gantz meets US Secretary of State Antony Blinken to discuss Gaza, Iran.

'Gantz has made a deal with Biden for settlement freeze'

Gush Etzion Regional Council chief Shlomo Ne’eman claims Defense Minister has already begun freezing Jewish construction in Judea & Samaria.

Gantz to depart for US tomorrow

Defense Minister to discuss Iranian nuclear threat, efforts to strengthen Gaza ceasefire with US government officials.

Gantz discusses Iranian armament with US senators

Defense Minister Gantz meets with US Sen. Ted Cruz, Bill Hagerty, to discuss recent Gaza war and other issues.

'We didn't learn from Rabin's assassination'

'Fact that public officials are threatened shows we haven't learned lesson from Rabin assassination,' Defense Minister Gantz says.

Israel moving to recover MIAs

Defense Minister Gantz has informed the United States that Israel will continue its efforts to return missing Israelis from Gaza.

Gantz: Netanyahu cannot be trusted

Defense Minister reiterates he will not go into a government with Netanyahu: I will do everything for a government of change to be formed.

Gantz demands Lapid give him right to veto any judicial reform

Blue and White chairman makes new demand amidst reports Lapid is offering Justice Ministry to Gideon Sa'ar.

Bennett, Gantz meet in Tel Aviv hotel

Yamina party says meeting with Blue and White leader was planned weeks ago. Yesh Atid, New Hope make progress in negotiations.

Gantz: If an attack comes from the north, Lebanon will tremble

Defense Minister speaks at memorial ceremony for those who died in the First Lebanon War.

Defense Min. approves confiscation of equipment bound for Hamas

DM Gantz signs five administrative orders for confiscation of chemicals believed to be intended for Hamas' military wing.

Israel to change way Qatari money is transferred to Gaza

Discussions on the issue have been taking place in recent days in order to examine the appropriate mechanisms for monitoring money.

Gantz: We are still targeting Hamas leaders

Defense Min. Benny Gantz says Israel may one day retake Gaza, promises that 'if they challenge us, we will fight.'

'Senior Hamas leaders could still be targeted'

Defense Minister: Israel will not allow a “trickling” of rockets or incendiary balloons. If they challenge us, we will continue to fight.

Defense Minister Gantz: It’s over, but it’s not done

"We destroyed the underground threat", Gantz says, "we impaired many of the enemy’s operative capacities"

Gantz: We reached unprecedented military achievements

Defense Minister in statement after approval of ceasefire: The reality on the ground will determine how we move forward.

Gantz: We are taking Hamas back in time

Defense Minister says Israel ready to expand campaign against Hamas at any time in order to defend its citizens.

Rocket fire continues, IDF intensifies attacks in Gaza

Defense Minister orders IDF to speed up operational plans and focus on destroying the underground array in Gaza.

Gantz thanks Austin for US support of Israel's self-defense

US Defense Secretary speaks to Israeli Defense Minister as Israel continues to be bombarded by Hamas rockets.