Benny Gantz

Defense Minister Benny Gantz visits IDF Land Forces HQ

Gantz then visited Kfir Brigade and received overview of exercise and effectiveness of simulation training.

Bereaved mother: 'It feels like a betrayal'

Mother of Hadar Goldin: 'Netanyahu, Gantz, Kochavi again blatantly violate commitment to Israeli citizens and IDF soldiers.'

Gantz: This is a historic moment of true hope for peace

Defense Minister Benny Gantz says Israeli-US flight to UAE Monday represents a 'true hope for peace.'

'Palestinian Authority needs to come back to negotiating table'

US delegation including Jared Kushner meets with Benny Gantz and Gabi Ashkenazi in Jerusalem.

Smotrich: Make Cave of Patriarchs accessible immediately

Yamina MK Bezalel Smotrich calls on Defense Minister Gantz to implement decision to make Hebron holy site disabled accessible without delay.

Gantz: Netanyahu seeks to divide Israelis

Alternate PM meets with haredi reporters, says draft law is ready to be passed, expects haredi parties to abide by agreement.

Gantz: We'll respond forcefully to attacks on our border

Israeli Defense Minister responds to escalations on border with Gaza, Lebanon frontier. 'We won't let Nasrallah hurt our soldiers.'

Gantz orders party to cease attacks on Likud

At party meeting, Gantz asks Blue and White ministers, MKs, to avoid attacking PM Netanyahu and Likud party in the media.

Israel and UAE Defense Ministers hold official phone call

Mohammed bin Ahmad Al Bawardi and Benny Gantz agree to establish "solid bilateral relations for the benefit of the countries"

'We'll continue to prevent Iranian expansion'

DM Gantz tells British FM: Iran continues to further its nuclear plan, disrupts regional stability.

'Let’s stop anti-Israel delegitimization'

Strategic Affairs Minister Farkash-Hacohen urges British FM Dominic Raab to 'stop anti-Israel delegitimization.'

No elections:

Knesset approves bill to push off budget deadline

Final vote delays the deadline to pass the state budget by 120 days right before the Knesset would have been dissolved.

Watch: Gantz and Ashkenazi meet Pompeo

Defense Minister Benny Gantz and Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi met with US Sec. of State Pompeo in Jerusalem

'We must not go to elections right now'

Yossi Dagan: The worst thing for the State of Israel would be going to a fourth election in a year and a half.

If it quacks like elections…

With government collapse looming, Blue and White leader Benny Gantz is willing to compromise, but his No. 2 is holding him back. Opinion.

Gantz: 'Hamas will suffer a very severe blow'

Minister of Defense outlines the IDF's course of action after a meeting with IDF Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi

Netanyahut to Gantz:

'Accept this compromise and we can prevent elections'

PM speaks to Alternate PM days before deadline to approve budget or face new elections.

Morbidity reduced in 'orange and red cities'

Defense Ministry reports numerous cities see improvement in color status as anti-coronavirus measures achieve results.

'We're ready for compromises, but only based on the agreement'

Blue and White convenes to discuss budget crisis and the threat of elections.

'Joint exercise contributes to IAF superiority'

DM Gantz speaks with German DM Kramp-Karrenbauer, thanks her for commitment to relationship with Israel.

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.