Benny Gantz

Katz: Gantz now opposes things he once supported

Newly appointed Acting Foreign Minister criticizes former Chief of Staff, who once supported Iran deal and now opposes it.

Poll: Likud 30, Gantz 18 - Otzma close to threshold

Right-wing, religious bloc maintains narrow lead in latest poll, with Likud enjoying double-digit lead over Gantz.

Gantz in Munich:

'Hezbollah - the most dangerous terror group in the world'

Israel Resilience chairman speaks at Munich conference, blasting Iranian FM, who accused Israel of bringing on war.

'I'm willing to give half a million Arabs citizenship'

Justice Minister Shaked says she's willing to give Area C Arabs Israeli citizenship in exchange for applying Israeli law to the area.

Who is suitable to lead Israel?

Was Gantz courting Kahlon?

According to reports, Israel Resilience party tried to unite with Kulanu, which refused.

Gantz tells Netanyahu to stop 'crossing red lines'

Israel Resilience leader tells PM not to use Israeli defensive actions as an election ploy.

Facebook removes Hosen LeYisrael's post

Benny Gantz's party called on the public to harass Likud candidates and published their phone numbers. Post removed due to rule violations.

Moshe Ya'alon:

'No chance for peace, most people moving rightward'

Former DM who joined Gantz party hopes another party will join them: 'I blocked Kerry plan to evacuate settlements in Jordan Valley.'

Litzman: I will not be a part of a Gantz-Lapid government

Deputy Health Minister makes clear he will not sit in a coalition with the former chief of staff and Yesh Atid chairman.

Gilad Erdan:

'No difference between Gantz and Lapid - they're both leftists'

Public Security Minister Gilad Erdan warns that divisions among right-wing parties could enable formation of left-wing government.

Will some Israeli please explain Benny Gantz to Americans?

Rabbi Peretz about Gantz: We're close friends

Jewish Home chairman prefers Netanyahu as prime minister but does not rule out the leftist candidate.

Bickering between Yesh Atid and Hosen L'Yisrael

Amid merger talks, Yesh Atid MK Meir Cohen says Moshe 'Bogie' Ya'alon was shopping for a political party.

Gantz: Netanyahu spreading lies on social media

Hosen LeYisrael party livid after Netanyahu posts quote attributed to Gantz and his willingness to sit in a government with the Arabs.

Poll: Likud-32 seats, Gantz-24

Likud would have 8-seat lead over Benny Gantz's Israeli resilience party if elections were held today, new poll finds.

Gantz adds two former senior Netanyahu aides to his Knesset list

New Israeli Resistance additions are newspaper columnist Yoaz Hendel and longtime Likud activist and pundit Zvi Hauser.

Dagan: Right must unite to prevent Oslo 2

Samaria Regional Council head says if right0-wing parties in danger of not reaching the Knesset do not unite the left could seize power.

PA to Netanyahu: Stop lying

PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas’ bureau blasts Netanyahu for saying Abbas wished Benny Gantz success in the upcoming elections.

'Gantz's advisers must be pulling their hair out'

Avi Farhan, who was evicted from Yamit and Gush Katif, responds to Gantz: What kind of security did the Disengagement bring us?

Justice Minister:

'I'm concerned about Trump's peace plan'

"I do not think the alliance between Gantz and Ya'alon will last," Shaked says. "It is an anti-Netanyahu alliance only."

Gantz to Netanyahu:

'You expelled Jews, paid protection money to Hamas'

Israel Resilience chairman attacks prime minister, who said Abbas "wished Gantz success in the elections." "Your time has passed."

'Abbas wished Benny Gantz success in the elections'

PM Netanyahu responds to Likud primary results, takes aim at rival Gantz. "I am pleased. The trouble is that Abbas is also pleased."

PA 'encouraged' by Gantz's remarks on Gaza pullout

Bennett: Not so fast. “Israelis will not again support someone who proposes evacuating Jews from their homes, even if he does so humanely.”

Discussion: Benny Gantz praises Gaza withdrawal model

Benny Gantz gives first concrete policy position. In new interview Gantz voices support for Israeli disengagement from Gaza 14 years ago.

Bennett: 'Benny Gantz wants to expel more Jews from their homes'

'Benny Gantz must not be allowed to become defense minister in next Netanyahu government,' warns Bennett.

Benny Gantz:

'We need to take lessons of Gaza pullout, apply them elsewhere'

Israel Resilience Party chairman defends execution of 2005 Gaza pullout, hints at future evacuations.

'Gantz will carry out a mega disengagement'

Tourism Minister Yariv Levin attacks Gantz: He is full of arrogance, thinking it is possible to lead a country without prior experience.

'Gantz can bring in another 20 chiefs of staff'

Likud MK David Bitan unfazed by former IDF Chief of Staff, says he splits the left and not the right.

Poll: Gantz or Lapid to lead left?

TV poll asks the public who they prefer to see at the head of the leftist bloc.

Gantz-Lapid merger would tie Likud in the polls

New survey finds that a union between Benny Gantz and Yair Lapid would tie the Likud with 32 seats each. Labor's implosion continues.

Report: Wealthy US donors ready to rescue Netanyahu

Wealthy right-wing donors, rabbis, reportedly teaming up to launch campaign to save Netanyahu and defeat Benny Gantz.

Expert: Gantz's speech an attempt to emulate Trump

Dr. Baruch Leshem analyzes Benny Gantz's first speech: He does not have it.

Netanyahu: Arab MK promised to help Gantz form government

Report says Netanyahu told associates that Benny Gantz planning to block him from forming next government via assistance from Arab parties.

Will Lapid and Gantz run together?

Yesh Atid lawmaker doesn't rule out the possibility that Gantz and Lapid will run together with the former Chief of Staff at the helm.

Gantz looks to recruit Ovadiah Yosef's daughter to his party

As he rises in the polls, former IDF Chief of Staff attempts to get Adina Bar-Shalom to run with his Hosen Yisrael party.

Poll: Likud - 29, Benny Gantz - 19

New poll after Gantz's first political speech gives right-wing bloc a mere 61-seat majority.

Bennett: 'Throughout his career Gantz has always cut and run'

New Right party Chairman Naftali Bennett slams Israel Resilience party head hours after speech, attacks Ya'alon-Gantz union.

Left and right blast Gantz following speech

Neither left nor right impressed by Hosen Le'Yisrael chairman's first public speech.

Chairman Smotrich:

'The people are sick of empty words and slogans'

National Union Chair ahead of Gantz speech: 'Benny Gantz is a valued man who until now has been silent and today will speak and say nothing'

Gantz: We will never withdraw from the Golan

Chairman of new 'Israeli Resilience' party gives first speech at launching of campaign, slams 'evil' in current government.

Gantz, Ya'alon, agree on joint list

The new parties headed by former chiefs of staff agree to run together in upcoming Knesset elections.

Benny Gantz: 'The government is bad and corrupt'

Israel Resilience party Chairman to speak at campaign opening tomorrow, will devote part of speech to right-wing government.

Ya'alon's condition

Ahead of the campaign launch of Gantz's party, Ya'alon, set to form alliance with him, demands he not sit in a Netanyahu government.

Bennett and Gantz trade barbs

Bennett: 'Gantz's security viewpoint endangers Israel.' Gantz's Hosen L'Yisrael party to Bennett: 'Keep quiet.'

Ya'alon willing to run together with Bennett

Despite rocky relationship with Naftali Bennett, Ya'alon doesn't rule out merging with the New Right, says Likud MKs want him back.

Poll: Likud 31, Gantz 15

New Right receives 8 seats, Jewish Home 4. Tzipi Livni's Hatnua fails to pass the electoral threshold.

Talks between Gantz and Ya'alon accelerating

Negotiations for political alliance between two former IDF Chiefs of Staff have accelerated over the past few days.

'Gantz hesitated and did not defeat Hamas'

HaYamin HeHadash criticizes former Chief of Staff who published a series of videos boasting of his military achievements.

Poll: Benny Gantz is no left-winger, say Israelis

Only 23% of Israelis view Benny Gantz as left-wing despite recent Likud blitz.

Gantz's slogan: 'Israel before everything'

Party of former IDF chief of staff launches social media campaign.

Poll: Benny Gantz perceived as 'left-center'

Only 12% perceive Gantz as right-wing, 36% place him at the center of the political map, and 26% think he represents the left.

The new names on Gantz's radar

Former IDF Chief of Staff continues his efforts to put together a list ahead of the elections, and is turning to some surprising names.

When will Benny Gantz start talking?

Watch: Journalist Gad Harel speaks with ILTV about former Chief of Staff Benny Gantz's first political statement.

Letter to Benny Gantz from mother of Golani fighters

Mother of six, four of whom fight in Golani Brigade, pens open letter to Benny Gantz following comments on decision to endanger soldiers.

Is Benny Gantz indeed aligned with the Left?

Political newcomer Benny Gantz finally breaks silence with statement stating he will work to 'correct' controversial Nationality Law.

Report: Center-left alliance torpedoed over haredi opposition

As Yair Lapid looks to form center-left coalition to oust Netanyahu, ex-IDF chief of staff reportedly rejects offer over haredi opposition.

Israel will choose: The generals’ elections

Can army generals be good politicians and is the experience acquired as IDF Chief of Staff sufficient to become prime minister?

Gabbay: Running with Gantz no longer an option

Labor chairman says he was trying for a year to convince former IDF Chief of Staff to join forces, without success.

Netanyahu: Gantz can take 5 seats from us

PM expresses concern in leaked documents new party of Benny Gantz could affect ability to form government after election.