Benny Gantz

Senior Blue and White official: Consider replacing Gantz

Movement growing within Blue and White to remove Gantz as chairman, replace him ahead of possible fourth election.

Defense Minister Gantz presents medals to WW2 veterans

Gantz & Defense Ministry staff lit candles with three veterans and paid tribute to their heroism.

Gantz: Netanyahu will no longer be Prime Minister

Blue and White chairman attacks Netanyahu, says he will not be Israel's Prime Minister after next election.

Peace with Morocco:

'This is a day of light befitting Hanukkah'

Defense, Foreign Ministers welcome establishment of diplomatic relations between Israel and Morocco.

Gantz fails to reach budget agreement with Likud, elections near

After a second consecutive day of meetings between DM Gantz and FM Yisrael Katz, and more disagreements, early elections appear inevitable.

Court rejects terrorists' petition against seizure of funds

Tel Aviv Administrative Court rejects petition by terrorists in prison against order confiscating PA payments for committing terrorism.

Gantz: Elections would be a disaster for the country

"Netanyahu has wasted the past six months; I don't believe anything he says anymore."

Gantz: IDF needs a new approach to recruiting

Speaking at a ceremony at the Kirya HQ, Defense Minister stressed need for diversity within the ranks.

Gantz: I've stopped believing Netanyahu

Blue and White chairman stresses in TV interview he will not compromise on the approval of the budget.

Gantz:

'If we don't get a budget Sunday, we're going to new elections'

Defense Minister delivers ultimatum to Netanyahu, demanding passage of spending plan Sunday, vowing force new elections if budget not passed

Gantz to PA:

'The Mideast has changed, its time to restart negotiations'

Israeli Defense Minister calls on Palestinian Authority to resume final status talks with Israel, plans coronavirus testing at checkpoints.

Political sanity…anyone, anywhere?

Dear Israel – you do not have to do everything we do. We are flattered, but this is not the best time to play follow the leader. Opinion.

Secret meeting between Gantz and Netanyahu at airport lounge?

PM and DM reportedly met at airport lounge for about 15 minutes during ceremony to welcome Ethiopian immigrants.

Gantz: Netanyahu, you've lost it

Blue and White party responds to PM's accusations during his speech. Yamina: The Likud is preoccupied with politics and spreading hatred.

Blue and White’s number is up

His vow to vote in favor of dispersing the Knesset is more Gantz giving in to his party than a show of force. And his party is kaput. Op-ed.

Shas 'furious' with Gantz for voting to dissolve Knesset

"Gantz doesn't even want elections, but party members want to bring him down & replace him."

Benny Gantz:

'Netanyahu has taken nine million Israelis hostage'

Defense Minister blasts Netanyahu, gives PM last chance to avert government's collapse.

'Blue and White will never be an alternative to Likud again'

Channel 12 News commentator Amit Segal blames Netanyahu for likely new elections, says voters will not forgive Gantz for being a 'sucker.'

Netanyahu to Gantz: This isn't the time for elections

PM addresses DM Gantz ahead of tonight's announcement: 'U-turn from politics needed for citizens of Israel.'

Gantz: Blue and White will vote to dissolve the government

Blue and White chairman announces decision to support dissolving the government, blames PM's intransigence for forcing the move.

Blue and White sources:

Gantz to announce support for dissolving Knesset tonight

Blue and White officials say party chairman to support opposition bill to dissolve government over failure to pass a budget.

Blue & White MK: We'll support Gantz in whatever he decides

Gantz to decide today or tomorrow whether to support bill to dissolve Knesset.

United Torah Judaism attacks Blue and White

United Torah Judaism criticizes Gantz: He's not keeping his promise to regulate status of yeshiva students.

Report: Gantz to support dissolving government

Associates of Blue and White leader say he will support bill to dissolve Knesset this Wednesday after losing patience with Netanyahu.

Israel to send aid to hurricane-ravaged Honduras

Defense and Foreign Ministers authorize delegation from Home front Command to leave for Honduras after Hurricane Eta.

Netanyahu: 'We'll vote against elections, for unity'

Netanyahu declares his party will oppose bill to dissolve Knesset: 'Israelis need government that works not for politics, but for them.'

Will government split over new Basic Law?

Blue and White pushing series of proposals this week which are considered deal breakers by the Right. Will the government survive?

Gantz: 'I'm sick and tired of Netanyahu'

Sources close to Gantz say the Defense Minister is increasingly frustrated with Prime Minister Netanyahu, with new elections likely.

Benny Gantz freezes submarine probe

Probe into 'Submarine Affair' which drew the ire of Netanyahu and the Likud put on hold.

Gantz to arrange young settlement in 'historic breakthrough'

Young Settlement Forum: 'No impediment to putting the government's decision to a vote at the cabinet meeting next week.'

Gantz: We will offer more attention to victimized women

DM Gantz visits Jerusalem Rape Crisis Center in honor of International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.

Gantz: I discovered findings regarding the submarines

Gantz sharply attacks Netanyahu clarifying that possibility of supporting dissolution of Knesset is on table. Likud: Gantz using IDF.

MK Osnat Mark: Benny Gantz shaking up system for his survival

MK Mark: Nissenkorn tries to split Blue and White to revive Labor; 'I don't trust Gantz either.'

Cabinet confrontation: Gantz furious with Netanyahu

Defense Minister demands to know why PM held 3-hour Cabinet meeting only to make the decisions himself.

Deri: Gantz crossed a red line

Interior Minister criticizes Defense Minister's decision to establish commission of inquiry into Submarine Affair.

Benny Gantz:

'We didn't join this government to serve Netanyahu'

Defense Minister Gantz launches into scathing criticism of Netanyahu, says government is barely functioning due to PM's legal woes.

'Parent 1' and 'Parent 2' instead of 'Father' and 'Mother'

Defense Minister orders wording in hundreds of Defense Ministry forms changed, although Knesset rejected similar bill.

Gantz to establish commission of inquiry into Submarine Affair

Defense Minister decides to set up commission to investigate corruption in purchase of submarines from Germany.

DM: Coordination with PA will resume

PA announces to COGAT it is interested in renewing coordination that was halted several months ago.

Gantz: Syria is responsible for bomb found on Golan Heights

Defense Minister issues warning to Syria after explosive device found on Israeli side of the Golan Heights.

Gantz:

'If Netanyahu doesn't come to his senses, Knesset will disperse'

Defense Minister: 'We'll support opening grades 1-6 and 11-12 and opening trade in open spaces in green spaces next to green islands.'

Maj General Halevi appointed Deputy Chief of General Staff

Defense Minister Gantz announces appointment of Herzi Halevi as Deputy Chief of General Staff at recommendation of Chief of Staff.

Gantz: Hamas will pay the price for rocket attacks

Defense Minister warns Gaza leaders after two rockets intercepted over Israel last night.

Supreme Court: What's the point of an alternate prime minister?

Supreme Court asked gov't to explain what prevents them from doing away with post of alternate PM as stipulated under coalition agreement.

Gantz: Israel prefers dialogue over force, can't ignore threats

DM Gantz spoke at the 3rd Trilateral Defense Dialogue with Greece & Cyprus today - 'Israel committed to supporting nations favoring peace.'

Arab MKs join forces with Defense and Justice Ministers

Arab MKs worked with 'Blue & White' MKs against enforcing construction offenses in Arab localities.

Abbas spokesman: Willing to resume talks with Israel

PA chairman's spokesman responds to Gantz: We're ready to return to the negotiations based on international legitimacy.

Watch: Is Israel on the verge of another election?

With the deadline to pass 2020-21 budget about to run out & no agreement in sight, it appears Israel may be on its way to another election.

Campaign ribbons for soldiers who served in Lebanon approved

Defense Minister Gantz approves plan to award ribbons commemorating service during war to soldiers who served in Lebanon from 1982-2000.

Gantz to Netanyahu: Convene Coronavirus Cabinet now

Defense minister criticizes PM for delay in implementation of COVID-19 decisions such as increased fines.

Gantz believes Biden will continue 'Abraham Accord' trend

"Instead of unilateral annexation", Defense Minister Gantz said in the Knesset, "we are forging an alliance that strengthens our security

Gantz congratulates Biden, thanks Trump

Alternate Prime Minister and Defense Minister: I look forward to deepen the steadfast bond and strong defense ties between our peoples.

The proposal that could embarrass Blue and White

MK Bezalel Smotrich plans to bring to a vote a proposal to establish committee of inquiry into the government's conduct on the 2021 budget.

'We all share the goal of preventing a nuclear Iran'

Defense Minister Benny Gantz to EU Ambassadors: Iran's quest for nuclear weapons could potentially spark a regional arms race.

Supreme Court sets 3-month deadline for Draft Law

Court rejects Defense Minister Gantz's request to have deadline to pass new Draft Law delayed by six months.

Furious Gantz demands polygraph testing to find source of leaks

Blue & White leader and "alternate Prime Minister" quoted admitting that he knows Bibi won't honor the rotation agreement.

Benny Gantz admits: There will be no rotation

Blue and White Chairman on state of government and question of dissolution. 'I won't believe Netanyahu even day before rotation.'

'The economic load on Israelis deepens every day'

DM Gantz says vaccine trials are 'cause for cautious optimism.'

Israeli human trials for COVID-19 vaccine begin Sunday

Defense Minister Benny Gantz will visit Sheba Medical Center tomorrow as vaccine will be administered to two volunteers.

Israel offers to assist Turkey after powerful earthquake

Defense Minister Benny Gantz instructs IDF to be prepared to assist Turkey in the aftermath of earthquake in Izmir.