Benny Gantz

Gantz refuses another offer of rotation from Netanyahu

As Blue and White chairman rejects every proposal to be in a coalition with Netanyahu, Bennett is expected to decide where he is headed.

Gantz: I was offered to be first in a rotation with Netanyahu

Blue and White chairman: I was offered to be the first in a rotation agreement with Netanyahu, but it's impossible to trust him.

Gantz does not commit to boycotting Netanyahu

Blue and White leader says change needed after yesterday's vote for Justice Minister, hopes Bennett and Lapid agree on unity government.

Netanyahu relents, agrees to appoint Gantz Justice Minister

After attempting to force through Likud MK as new Justice Minister, Netanyahu accedes to Blue and White, agrees to appoint Benny Gantz.

Gantz: Netanyahu abusing power, undermining rule of law

Blue and White chairman calls on Knesset to unite to remove Netanyahu from power after he attempted to have appoint Akunis Justice Minister

Cabinet meeting devolves into screaming match

A-G tells Netanyahu attempt to appoint Justice Minister who is not approved by Gantz is illegal under coalition agreement.

Report: PM tried to approve operation behind ministers' backs

Netanyahu and Gantz tried to approve operational activity behind backs of ministers. At the last minute the PM convened a limited forum.

Report: Netanyahu offered Gantz to serve as PM first

Prime Minister Netanyahu spoke with Benny Gantz about new government, with Gantz serving as PM first for one year, followed by Netanyahu.

Gantz presents veteran rehabilitation reform

DM says plan will be brought for approval in coordination with PM next week. 'We have a moral and historic obligation to make change.'

Gantz: Hezbollah will pay a heavy price if it challenges us

Defense Minister completes tour of IDF Northern Command, says IDF is prepared for any threat.

Gantz: Bennett must not fall into Netanyahu's trap

Blue and White chairman warns Netanyahu will betray promises and agreements with coalition partners, will 'bankrupt' Bennett.

Jewish organizations to Gantz: 'Don't let PA reward terror'

Last week the PA paid terrorists who had murdered Jews for the first time since it was designated a criminal act to do so.

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'Gantz is committing a crime against Israelis' health'

Health Minister accuses Defense Minister of 'crime' against public's health, as government deadlock leaves vaccine payments frozen.

"I'll rip your head off" - Gantz jokes around with reporter

During Secretary Austin's visit to the Nevatim air force base Gantz had a an unexpected exchange with reporter Or Heller.

US Sec. of Defense visits Israeli Air Force base

Defense Min. Benny Gantz, US Sec. of Defense Lloyd Austin, visit Air Force base in southern Israel, exchange gifts.

Gantz: We will ensure Iran agreement secures Israel's interests

Gantz told American counterpart that ICC trial will not stop IDF from being a moral army & that Iran deal has to ensure Israel's security.

Gantz: Tehran of today poses a strategic threat to the world

"We will work closely with our American allies, to ensure that any new agreement with Iran will secure the vital interests of Israel."

Labor chair: Gantz strikes again

Labor party chairwoman Merav Michaeli accuses Benny Gantz of 'stealing' left-wing votes, preparing to sit with Netanyahu again.

Gantz: Netanyahu has a conflict of interest

Outgoing Justice Minister Gantz says what is most important is removing Netanyahu from office.

Gantz asks Mansour Abbas to recommend him for PM

Blue and White leader seeks support for candidacy for PM despite winning only 8 seats.

Gantz calls on Lapid, Bennett and Sa'ar: Let's sit down

Blue and White chairman calls on fellow party leaders to hold 4-way meeting to form coalition to replace Netanyahu.

Gantz: I was a warrior and will remain a warrior

Blue and White chairman responds to exit polls: I will reach out to anyone who can offer a replacement for Netanyahu.

Gantz looks to unite anti-Netanyahu bloc

Defense Minister vows to 'unite pro-change bloc', hints at possible fifth round of elecitons.

Gantz: Vote for change - or we'll end up going to 5th election

Defense Minister casts his ballot, urges Israelis to vote for 'change bloc' looking to replace Netanyahu as premier.

Gantz: We must remain together - or we will fall apart

Blue and White chairman appeals to parties in the anti-Netanyahu bloc on the eve of the election.

Benny Gantz: There are no defectors in Blue and White

Blue and White chairman: Netanyahu did not permit government ministers go to the Gulf because he wanted to go there first.

'If a small party falls - it'll be Lapid's fault'

Labor Party chairwoman Merav Michaeli: Gantz is interested in a fifth election, there is no reason to vote for him.

Gantz: I have no plans to quit the race

Blue and White chairman claims he is "doing the responsible and right thing" by not quitting the race for the Knesset.

'Netanyahu is afraid I'll be prime minister'

'Most important goal right now is to remove PM Netanyahu from his position,' Defense Min. Gantz says.

Benny Gantz calls PM Netanyahu 'trash'

Defense Minister excoriates Prime Minister Netanyahu, calling him 'that trash' - before walking back comment.

Gantz criticizes Lapid: Not the way a leader should behave

Blue and White chairman: Lapid is attacking the members of his own bloc. That's not how the leader of the bloc should behave.

'I never had an affair with Benny Gantz'

Diaspora Minister Omer Yankelevich pushes back on rumors she had an intimate relationship with Defense Minister Benny Gantz.

Gantz: Netanyahu not promoting relations with Jordan

Defense Minister criticizes Netanyahu's handling of last week’s spat with Jordan.

Gantz does not rule out sitting with Bennett

Blue and Whiten chairman calls decision to join unity government with Netanyahu a 'political accident' due to PM's behavior.

'Israel finances terror against it'

Families of terror victims petition Supreme Court demanding that state enforce law deducting funds the PA pays to terrorists.

Gantz: I won't abandon Communications Ministry

Communications Minister Benny Gantz in flurry of moves ahead of elections to ensure ministry continues to function.

Gantz demands Netanyahu retract calls for protest

Blue and White's leader warns against 'Israel's own Capitol riots'.

Gantz: Bennett could be Prime Minister

Defense Minister: Bennett is a worthy person who serves the people and the State of Israel.

Gantz: IDF updating plans to strike Iranian nuclear sites

Defense Minister tells Fox News: If the world doesn't stop Iran, we must defend ourselves by ourselves.

Gantz: Netanyahu will not hesitate to fire me

Blue and White chairman warns: If we are not in the next Knesset, nothing will stop Netanyahu.

Gantz: Iran attempting to strengthen position for nuclear talks

Defense Minister visits Gaza Division, says life could change for Gazans if Hamas returns all Israeli prisoners.

After confrontation: Blue and White storm out of cabinet meeting

DM confronts PM in wake of Netanyahu and Minister Katz's attempts to pass their economic plan, orders his ministers to leave discussion.

'Our security is forfeit and no one cares'

At demonstration protesting lack of governance, security breaches, council head Demeri slams: 'There's complete chaos, we're all suffering.'

Meretz MK: I hope Gantz is left out of the next Knesset

MK Yair Golan says that Gantz and Netanyahu both have a long way to go before they are fit for 24th Knesset

Report: Gantz had secret meetings with Jordanian king

Defense Min. reportedly met a number of times with Jordanian king. 'I have continuous and ongoing contact with the Jordanians.'

Gantz associate urges him to quit race

Hod Betzer, close associate of Blue and White chairman, reportedly removed from party campaign after urging Gantz not to run.

Gantz demands that vaccine sales stop

Security Minister Gantz says that Netanyahu needs th Cabinet's approval to sell vaccines.

'Gantz is preventing approval of subsidized medications'

Finance Min. Katz slams DM Gantz for preventing updated list of medications from being approved. 'It's an embarrassment.'

Gantz: Stopping Iran is a national mission

Defense Minister addresses graduates of IDF officers course, outlines what new nuclear deal with Iran must include.

Gantz: Netanyahu trades in vaccines Israelis paid for

Defense Minister slams PM for sending thousands of vaccines 'paid for by the Israeli taxpayer' to countries in exchange for embassy moves.

'Gantz isn't fit to be in the Knesset'

'It's unbelievable, I sat with Benny Gantz and asked him to keep his agreement, he lied unashamedly,' UTJ's Moshe Gafni says of Benny Gantz.

Gantz attacks media: 'You ruined my good name'

Defense Minister Gantz accuses media of doing 'horrible' things to him, says media 'leaves no place in politics' for honesty, respect.

Gantz and Tropper preparing for reopening of culture

Defense Minister and Culture and Sports Minister meet employees of the world of culture: Israeli society consumes culture like air.

Netanyahu, Gantz agree on Purim restrictions

Restrictions to be placed on gatherings, prayer quorum sizes on Purim, festive meals to be limited to nuclear family.

Benny Gantz pushing to establish civil marriage in Israel

Justice Minister Benny Gantz looking to approve same-sex marriages and other unions not recognized by rabbinate. AG okays move.

Gantz: Netanyahu harmed US-Israel relations

Blue and White chairman: Very concerning that Biden hasn't called Netanyahu yet, this is the result of Israel's quarreling with the US.

'Begin would not vote for today's Likud'

Blue and White chairman: If it were up to Netanyahu, he'd leave everything under lockdown in order to evade trial.

Gantz continues to promote 'green pass' for vaccinated people

Justice Minister, Attorney General speak to quickly formulate legal position ahead of government discussion of green pass policy tomorrow.

Gantz: I never leaked recordings of Corona Cabinet meetings

Gantz addressed several issues, among them the leaked recordings, governmental responsibility, and the plans to reopen the economy.

Benny Gantz: Lebanon will pay heavy cost if front opens in north

Defense Minister addresses northern front in speech at memorial service for helicopter disaster victims.