Benny Gantz

Gantz answers ICC: A flawed, political and biased decision

Defense Minister Benny Gantz in a letter to Israeli defense establishment: Poor and baseless decision designed to serve Israel’s detractors.

Gantz: We prevented annexation

In a Zoom conference attended by thousands of Blue and White activists Gantz said: Preventing annexation paved the way for peace.

Gantz and Netanyahu trade barbs at Cabinet meeting

The Prime Minister and Alternate Prime Minister entered a heated exchange at a near-impasse during a cabinet meeting about COVID-19.

Gantz: Netanyahu is playing with human lives

Blue and White chairman blasts Netanyahu after he canceled a cabinet meeting to discuss the coronavirus lockdown.

Gantz: We're running - united and strong

'Blue and White' submits its slate for 24th Knesset elections. "List is composed of honest, committed and determined public servants".

Yankelevitch: Blue and White becoming anti-haredi, anti-settler

Diaspora Affairs Minister reportedly explained to associates why she decided not be part of Blue and White slate in upcoming election.

Gantz says he has no intention of dropping out of election

Blue and White chairman explains why he expects his party to recover from dismal showing in the polls so far.

'There are homes in Lebanon with guest rooms and missile rooms'

Defense Minister gives first-ever interview by Israeli minister to Alghad TV which broadcasts from Cairo.

Gantz to demand partial lifting of lockdown starting Thursday

'I traveled across the country and I saw that everything is open,' says Gantz. 'We're playing games with ourselves. We need to reopen.'

Gantz: I'm going to make sure Netanyahu is replaced

Blue and White chairman: I will not sit under Netanyahu one more time. You can fool me once but not twice.

Gantz speaks with new US Defense Secretary Lloyd James Austin

Israeli defense minister holds first conversation with US counterpart. Secretary Austin reaffirms close US-Israel relationship.

Gantz demands immediate passage of 'Fines Law'

Gantz in letter to PM: If law fails to be passed, lockdown will have limited effect that doesn't justify its existence.

Knesset Speaker demands apology from Blue and White

Speaker of the Knesset maintains his refusal to convene the Knesset to approve the Fines Law & attacks Blue and White, "Outrageous conduct'.

Young settlements director: Government did too little, too late

The director of the young settlements' protest for recognition blames political agendas for leaving residents without official standing

Gantz holding Justice portfolio: 'Serious conflict of interest'

Adv Kinneret Barashi: 'How does it happen that Benny Gantz serves as Justice Minister while discussing 5th Dimension case? Media, AG silent'

Knesset approves bill doubling fines for lockdown violations

Gantz: I don't call for equal enforcement because I am against haredim, but because I am for them.

Gantz calls for legal action against haredi leaders

Defense Minister Gantz says he is investigating the possibility of legal action against those ordering the flouting of public health rules

Gantz praises Gen. Austin's appointment

Defense Min. Gantz praises Lloyd Austin as 'brave and honest,' says he is 'the right person for the task ahead.'

IDF Radio signs off?

Defense Minister Gantz intends to cut the station out of the Defense Ministry.

Gantz: No reason to postpone election

Defense minister demands COVID enforcement be directed to areas where morbidity is high, rejects possibility of postponing Knesset election.

Gantz: I look forward to working with the Biden Administration

Israeli Defense Minister, Benny Gantz says that "US and Israel in particular share many goals and challenges"

Lapid: No talks with Gantz

Yesh Atid chairman says he is open to running together with Gantz, but no talks have occurred yet.

Are Huldai and Gantz holding secret negotiations?

Blue and White chairman and Israelis chairman refuse to comment on contacts, which raises the possibility of talks between them.

Gantz: I'm not going to be Prime Minister in next Knesset

After calling for unity on the Left, Benny Gantz hints at alliance with Yair Lapid's Yesh Atid.

Netanyahu cancels Cabinet meeting after Gantz speech

Cabinet meeting would have dealt with appointment of permanent police commissioner, head of Israel Prison Service.

Gantz says Netanyahu is holding Israel hostage

Benny Gantz says that as he will do what he must to see Netanyahu prosecuted.

Former State Comptroller to head Submarine Affair probe

Yosef Shapira agrees to Gantz's request and will head the committee that will examine the government's purchase of submarines

Gantz shoots down plan to normalize fledgling settlements

Plan to normalize status of 46 Jewish towns in Judea and Samaria shot down by Defense Minister Benny Gantz, as protests continue.

Gantz promotes rehabilitation for COVID-affected businesses

Justice Ministry pushes 2 bills designed to help businesses facing insolvency, customers changing banks.

'Blue and White will grow, I will not run with Bennett'

Blue and White chairman plans to run alone despite polls predicting a dismal showing.

Gantz to Horgan family

'We will continue to hold onto this territory'

Defense Minister Gantz pays condolence call to family of 52-year-old Esther Horgan, who was murdered in terror attack.

Blue and White on the verge of joining Yamina?

Party officials pressing Benny Gantz to unite with Yamina - on condition that Bezalel Smotrich and the National Union aren't on the list.

Netanyahu, Gantz reach agreement on 10-day full lockdown

New restrictions to be implemented beginning this Friday. Schools to be closed while leaving house to be curtailed.

Gantz considers joint run with Bennett

Benny Gantz may be considering banding together with his predecessor for the race for the 24th Knesset.

Gantz: Nissenkorn stabbed me in the back

Blue and White chairman disappointed with the members of his party who left, but particularly with former Justice Minister.

Ashkenazi resigns from Blue and White in another blow to Gantz

Foreign Minister and Blue and White No. 2 taking break from politics, is proud of his efforts to prevent implementation of sovereignty.

Nissenkorn resigns: 'Survival of Israeli democracy is at stake'

"I did everything I could to stop the PM from destroying the judiciary - and I succeeded."

Gantz: We saved Israel from Netanyahu

Blue and White chairman says Netanyahu chose 'path of deception,' has to go.

MK Miki Haimovich leaving Blue and White

Gantz meets Haimovich and informs her that she will not be part of the Blue and White slate in upcoming election.

Gantz: Netanyahu continues to exploit virus for personal gain

Blue & White officials claim PM is using latest lockdown for "selfish personal ends."

MK Assaf Zamir to leave Blue & White party

Asked whether Benny Gantz should be replaced as party leader, Zamir evades question.

Gantz reportedly mulling his next steps

Blue and White chairman considering what course of action to take as party continues to decline in polls.

The left’s treatment of Gantz is shameful

As an Israeli & fmr. IDF commander, I'm ashamed of the way the leftist camp treats people who have sacrificed so much for the state. Opinion

Ministers approve: Two-week lockdown starting Sunday

Cabinet ministers approve two-week lockdown that will include restrictions on movement in an attempt to bring down number of COVID-19 cases.

Gantz: We will approve 'rolling budget' for 2021

Blue and White chairman says party will support a rolling budget to ensure the government functions during election season.

Gantz put to shame: Submarine Affair committee members resign

A-G & security establishment curtailed commission's powers, making it a paper tiger.

Gantz: 'Netanyahu busy with legal case, not with public welfare'

Blue and White Chairman Minister Benny Gantz goes on offensive against Likud and PM: 'Either we keep rule of law, or we go to elections.'

Netanyahu accuses Gantz of dragging Israel to elections

Before meeting Jared Kushner, PM accuses Blue and White party of reneging on agreements, seeking an undemocratic legal 'revolution.'

Gantz's demands of the Likud

Blue and White leader announces he will not agree to any change in Minister Nissenkorn's status, loopholes in rotation agreement.

Deal averting government collapse to go up for vote Monday

Knesset to vote Monday on deal between Blue and White, Likud to avoid snap elections, give more time to reach budget compromise.

Last ditch effort to prevent elections

Likud and Blue and White agree to postpone deadline for approving budget by two weeks.

Anti-Netanyahu protesters turn on Gantz: 'He's a collaborator'

Protesters plan to hold anti-government demonstration outside Benny Gantz's home, demanding he not reach deal with PM to avoid elections.

Blue and White denies internal conflict

Party denies reports of sharp conflict between Defense Minister Gantz, Justice Minister Nissenkorn over Likud proposal to avoid elections.

Gantz to Likud: The time for lies is over

Gantz warns: If Netanyahu doesn't get it together, we will go to elections and ensure he's no longer PM.

Gantz meets with Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

Israeli Defense Minister and IDF Chief of Staff meet top US general to discuss Iranian threat, future of US-Israeli military cooperation.

Gantz to members of his faction: We are going to elections

Contacts between Likud and Blue and White on compromise to prevent elections continue, but there's no solution in sight.

Watch: Did Jerusalem Minister just call Gantz's bluff?

Min of Jerusalem and Heritage MK Rafi Peretz says he knows Gantz wants Jerusalem to remain united despite recent statements to the contrary.

Benny Gantz: 'There's room for Palestinian capital in Jerusalem'

In interview with al-Sharq al-Awsat, DM says: 'May be an exchange of territories with Palestinians.'

Gantz: Health crisis to be followed by social crisis

Gantz speaks at launch of 'Declaration of Our Common Destiny'. “Miracles don’t land on planes. Crisis must be taken on by worthy leadership"

Gantz fires MKs Hendel and Hauser

Blue and White leader fires Communications Minister, Foreign Affairs Committee chairman after they join Gideon Sa'ar's new party.