Benny Gantz

Benny Gantz discharged from the hospital after surgery

Alternate Prime Minister Benny Gantz to recuperate at Kfar HaMaccabiah hotel in central Israel after being released from hospital.

Israel closes Gaza fishing zone until further notice

Decision made in light of the rocket attack from Gaza and the firing of incendiary balloons.

Nurse present during Gantz surgery diagnosed with coronavirus

Defense Ministry reports that Gantz didn't come in direct contact with the nurse diagnosed with coronavirus, won't have to be quarantined.

Israel halts entry of fuel to Gaza

Gantz orders halt to the entry of fuel into the Gaza Strip in response to incendiary balloon attacks.

Benny Gantz to undergo back surgery

Defense Minister to undergo surgery for old army injury tomorrow morning.

From morning: Incendiary balloons ignite 60 fires

One of the fires broke out near the Mekorot facility. Firefighters gained control of all fires.

Benny Gantz:

'If Hamas continues with terror balloons, we'll use force'

After closure of Gaza crossing, Defense Minister Gantz warns Hamas that Israel will respond with force if terror balloon attacks continue.

'You do not threaten the Prime Minister'

Finance Minister blasts Gantz: If you want to show responsibility, you have to separate the political debate from the budget.

Will Gantz be Prime Minister? 'It depends on him'

Netanyahu: If Gantz stops serving as the head of a faction that is a government within a government, he will be Prime Minister.

Gantz reveals: Cabinet never discussed Judea/Samaria sovereignty

Briefing MKs, defense minister indicates it's up to Netanyahu to advance approval of move.

'No Knesset means no Draft Law'

DM Benny Gantz calls for 'comprehensive reform' in IDF service, urges passage of Draft Law.

'We must not go to an election'

Likud MK on the political crisis surrounding the budget: Elections will be a direct blow to the state.

Benny Gantz:

'Extraordinary chutzpah'

Alternate PM Gantz launches into tirade against Netanyahu during Coronavirus Cabinet meeting, accuses PM of taking credit for his work.

Netanyahu, Gantz clash during stormy Corona Cabinet meeting

Defense Minister Benny Gantz and Prime Minister Netanyahu trade insults during meeting of the government's Coronavirus Cabinet.

Gantz: No compromise on budget

Blue and White leader tells his party the only people in Israel who want new elections are Netanyahu and Lapid.

'I do not regret for a second entering the government'

Blue and White chairman does not intend to fold on the budget: "I do not want elections - but I do not intend to back down."

Gantz to haredim: Draft Law in exchange for preventing elections

Report: Gantz spoke to haredi leaders and indicated he would support the Draft Law if they pressure Netanyahu not to go to election.

Ashkenazi: Gantz will remain Blue and White chairman

Foreign Minister calls on Likud to resolve budget crisis: "This crisis can be resolved in one minute."

Gantz mulling anti-Netanyahu legislation

Gantz's associates reportedly considering a law to disqualify a candidate with an indictment from running for PM.

Defense Ministry to establish 2 new COVID-19 testing labs

New labs to carry out tens of thousands of new coronavirus tests daily.

Peace Now: Stop construction in strategic Jerusalem neighborhood

Peace Now is demanding that Gantz and Ashkenazi block construction of 1,077 housing units in the Givat Hamatos neighborhood of Jerusalem.

Netanyahu: Protests are undermining democracy

PM Netanyahu says Israel should not treat violent left-wing protesters more leniently than it does right-wing protesters.

'If Hezbollah attacks, we'll see unusual action against Lebanon'

DM Benny Gantz orders IDF to prepare to destroy Lebanese infrastructure in case of Hezbollah attack on Israel.

Gantz: A red line was crossed last night

"As defense minister and member of this government, I insist that the right to demonstrate be protected."

COVID19 Headquarters to be established in IDF Home Front Command

Defense Minister Benny Gantz: 'Entire defense system mobilized, IDF knows how to defeat enemies and also knows how to defeat coronavirus.'

DM visits IAF: Israel knows how to use its capabilities anywhere

DM suggests countries of region remember that 'the State of Israel has infinite capacity and we know how to use it.'

Top-ranking US military commander makes surprise visit to Israel

Chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff makes unannounced visit to Israel, meeting with Defense Minister Benny Gantz.

Netanyahu prefers to have Gantz decide on new elections

Will growing rift in the government lead to new elections in November - or next year? Netanyahu wants Gantz to decide. Opinion.

The haredim's message to Gantz

Members of haredi parties reportedly urge Blue and White chairman to agree to one-year budget.

Netanyahu: Hezbollah is playing with fire

Prime minister, defense minister respond to Hezbollah infiltration attempt. 'Any attack against us will be answered with great force.'

Gantz: No enemy should test us

Defense Minister says Syria and Lebanon bear responsibility for any attack from the in territory in light of security incident in north.

Court ruling affirms seizure of terrorists' salaries

'Ruling will help us continue to expand sanctions against terrorists,' Defense Minister Gantz said.

Top Hezbollah official continues to threaten Israel

Hezbollah deputy head: We will continue our policy of deterrence with Israel.

Gantz: Don't return bodies of terrorists

Defense Minister says return of Israelis held by Hamas must be a top priority of the government.

'Syria and Lebanon will bear direct responsibility for attacks'

Defense Min. Gantz meets with senior IDF officials, says Syria, Lebanon, to bear responsibility for attacks emanating from their soil.

A military visit from the US, despite coronavirus

Amid social distancing guidelines, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff arrived in Israel and met with Defense Minister and Chief of Staff.

Does Israel’s government chaos mean elections are coming?

Israel’s unity government has long since lost its public appeal, but now it is threatening to unravel completely. Op-ed.

'Blue and White doesn't want a budget'

Netanyahu criticizes the Blue and White party, claims the party isn't interested in passing a budget.

Benny Gantz: '13 coronavirus hotels for haredim'

About 4,000 sick and isolated so far evacuated to hotels adapted for haredim: 'Entire security system mobilized for challenge to save lives'

Education system to remain open through Thursday

PM Netanyahu, Alternate PM Gantz decide not to close summer camps and summer schools this week.

Netanyahu's Corona problem

Netanyahu must show true leadership for national unity by adopting the key elements of his rivals' plans and letting one of them lead. Op-ed

Gantz prevents sanctions on terrorists' salaries

Defense Minister again freezes order initiated by his predecessor Naftali Bennett, which sanctions PA banks that hold terrorists' accounts.

Gantz orders IDF to step up activity in virus 'hot zones'

Gantz orders additional Coronavirus Hotels, takes measures to curb virus spread.

Gantz concerned: Netanyahu planning election in November

Associates of Blue and White chairman believe that Netanyahu has no intention of compromising on the budget, leading to another election.

Gantz proposes imposing lockdowns every night of the week

Government weighs alternate lockdown plans as PM warns number of patients in serious condition could surge to 1,600 within 3 weeks.

'Gantz leading to full lockdown'

Netanyahu accuses Gantz and his party of failing to take the necessary steps to curb coronavirus.

Gantz praised for Cave of the Patriarchs accessibility decision

Decision pages way for renovations at Cave of the Patriarchs to allow disabled people to visit the holy site in Hebron.

'Prepare to operate coronavirus hotels until the end of 2021'

Defense Min. Benny Gantz tells Home Front Command to prepare to continue operating 'coronavirus hotels' through 2021.

'Advance renovations at the Cave of the Patriarchs'

Defense Min. Benny Gantz orders advancement of plans to make Cave of the Patriarchs accessible to handicapped and disabled individuals.

'Stop the shooting in Judea and Samaria'

Yesha Council appeals to Minister of Defense in light of increase in shooting incidents in Arab localities in Judea and Samaria.

Defense Minister announces aid package for Beit Shemesh

Defense Minister announces dedicated assistance package for Beit Shemesh including information budget, immediate transportation to hotels.

Government vote to block sovereignty?

Israel's government is set to give coalition agreement legal weight - but will the vote delay sovereignty indefinitely?

Report: Haredi MKs moving away from Netanyahu, towards Gantz

Haredi lawmakers reportedly frustrated with Netanyahu's handling of the government, are increasingly supportive of Alternate PM Benny Gantz.

Gantz quarantined after being exposed to coronavirus carrier

Defense Minister Benny Gantz goes into quarantine after coming into contact with someone infected with the coronavirus.

'We won't deal with anything until your livelihood is ensured'

DM Benny Gantz holds meeting with representatives of hardest-hit industries, promises 'we won't allow you to fall.'

Gantz: Coronavirus crisis will last at least another year

Defense Minister Benny Gantz visits future site of IDF intelligence directorate base, warns Hamas against further rocket attacks.

Likud sources: Gantz interfering with management of coronavirus

Sources close to PM accused Blue & White of "unnecessary political maneuvering," said ability to manage crisis had deteriorated.

Gantz: Going to elections now would be irresponsible

"I believe we will find the way to stabilize this government," Alternate PM Gantz says.

977 new coronavirus cases diagnosed

Nearly 11,000 active cases of coronavirus, with 330 deaths, National Security Council reports.

PM threatens new elections at stormy Corona Cabinet meeting

Stormy meeting of Israel's 'Coronavirus Cabinet' as Gantz demands Netanyahu turn over management of coronavirus crisis to Defense Ministry.