Benny Gantz

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.

Report: Gantz, Netanyahu in talks to form unity government

According to report, Gantz would be PM first under new rotation deal.

Gantz: We will keep striking at Hamas and come out on top

Defense Minister: The objectives are to bring quiet, strengthen moderate forces in the region, and deny Hamas strategic capacity.

Gantz to US delegation: We're careful to avoid harming civilians

Gantz asks delegation to convey to Biden his "profound appreciation" for "US commitment to Israel’s right and duty to defend itself."

Gantz to Hamas: Stop terrorizing our people and yours

Defense Minister Gantz to the International Community: Anyone who values life and liberty must stand up for Israel’s right to defend itself

Gantz to Facebook and TikTok executives: You must take action

Justice Minister Benny Gantz speaks with Facebook and TikTok Executives: 'Extremists are spreading disinformation and incitement.'

Gantz to Austin: It's our right to protect our people

Defense Minister Gantz to US Secretary of Defense: "It's our right and duty to protect our sovereignty and our people"

Gantz: 'No doubt' mixed cities have difficult days ahead

DM Gantz warns 'no doubt' mixed Arab-Jewish cities have difficult days head, says Border Police will reinforce local police presence.

Gantz: We can only win together. Only together

Defense Minister Benny Gantz delivered a joint statement with PM Netanyahu, IDF Chief-of-Staff,and Shin-Bet head, Nadav Argaman.

Netanyahu: Hamas will pay a heavy price

PM, DM Gantz release joint statement on response to rocket attacks, warn Hamas will pay for attacking Israeli citizens.

Gantz: Our campaign will severely damage Hamas

Defense Minister describes goals of current operation against Hamas.

Gantz: IDF operation against Hamas to continue

Defense Minister orders IDF to continue reprisals against terrorists as Gaza rocket fire continues Tuesday.

Gantz: Hamas will bear the consequences for attacks

Defense Minister vows forceful response after Gaza terrorists launch dozens of rockets, including seven at Jerrusalem.

Gantz: Facebook tolerates incitement which is causing violence

Defense Minister says social media companies not cooperating to help remove posts which incite current violence in Jerusalem.

Gantz: We will protect all religious sites

Defense Minister on Victory Day: State of Israel will ensure rights, safety, freedom of worship for people of all religions.

Gantz to Bennett: Don't fall for Netanyahu's trap

Defense Minister calls on Yamina chairman to support giving mandate to Yair Lapid.

Gantz: We will settle the score with the terrorists

Defense Minister tours Judea and Samaria Division, vows IDF will catch terrorists behind Sunday's shooting attack.

Gantz demands state commission of inquiry into Meron tragedy

"Inquiry should begin as soon as possible, while evidence is still readily accessible."

Benny Gantz: My door is closed to Netanyahu - unequivocally

'I'm absolutely committed to the change bloc.' Defense Minister pushes back on reports that he is open to joining Likud-led government.