Benny Gantz

Shaked: This election is our New Right vs Gantz's 'New Left'

Justice Minister says conservative justices just as legitimate as activist justices, new party seeks to unite all right-wing Israelis.

'Thousands of officers know why Gantz isn't talking'

Former Minister Yoav Galant criticizes Benny Gantz, who has declined to give interviews since announcing he is running for the Knesset.

Benny Gantz:

'Settlements like Ofra, Gush Etzion, Ariel will be ours forever'

Former IDF Chief of Staff and chairman of Hosen Yisrael party discusses his views on future of Israeli settlements.

Ya'alon vows to never join Netanyahu-led government

Former Defense Minister confirms he is in talks to join Benny Gantz's new party, says politics behind timing of Hezbollah tunnel operation.

Gantz and Ya'alon to announce partnership next week

Benny Gantz and Moshe Ya’alon expected to announce next week that their two parties will run for Knesset together as one list.

Netanyahu asserts: Gantz is part of the left

Asked about former IDF Chief of Staff joining politics, Netanyahu replies: None of my business how the left divides its votes.

Netanyahu confidant says Benny Gantz not a threat to the Likud

After former IDF chief reveals name of new faction, Likud and Yesh Atid dismiss Gantz's chances in upcoming election.

Gantz announces name of his new political party

Former Chief of Staff Benny Gantz registers new 'Israeli Resilience' party ahead of April elections.

Poll: Likud receives 31 seats, Gantz's party 15

New poll finds Zionist Union tanking if former IDF Chief of Staff Benny Gantz runs in an independent party headed by himself.

Report: Gantz and Ya'alon to run together

According to reports, talks taking place between the former chiefs of staff for an alliance in next Knesset elections.

Gabbay offered Gantz to head Zionist Union

Zionist Union chairman reportedly offered former IDF chief of staff to lead the party in his place, but Gantz turned down the offer.

Lapid and former Chief of Staff hold 'political meeting'

Yesh Atid meets with Benny Gantz for what was described as a "political meeting" ahead of the elections.

Jewish Home rises to 10 seats in new poll

Majority of the public doesn't want to see Bennett as defense minister while Likud reverses slide in a new survey.

Poll: Labor falls to 8, Jewish Home surges to 13

With entry of former IDF chief of staff Benny Gantz into politics, center-left vote split, as Likud maintains double-digit lead.

Benny Gantz forms new party

Former chief of staff Benny Gantz meets with number of people including Adina Bar Shalom and Michael Biton to form new party.

Report: Benny Gantz to form independent party

Former Chief of Staff reportedly leaning towards establishing a new party rather than joining an existing one.

Is former Chief of Staff forming political party?

Benny Gantz reportedly approached former Shin Bet chief and suggested that he join a new party he is planning to form.

Yachimovich: Benny Gantz should join Zionist Union

Former Labor Party leader calls on former Chief of Staff to join main opposition party.

Labor leader: I intend to serve as prime minister

Labor leader Gabbay denies report claiming he agreed to allow former IDF Chief of Staff Gantz to serve as party candidate for PM.

Former Chief of Staff:

'Rabbi Ronsky's path continues today'

Former Chief of Staff Benny Gantz takes part in memorial for former Chief Rabbi of the IDF, Rabbi Avichai Ronsky.

Report: Former Chief of Staff to run for PM

Former Chief of Staff Benny Gantz may run as Zionist Union's candidate for prime minister, report says.

'PM never asked me to wiretap Mossad chief, that's nonsense'

Former Shin Bet chief denies report Netanyahu asked him to wiretap senior security officials. 'I was shocked to see the report.'

Did Netanyahu ask to tap the phone of the Mossad chief?

Television report claims Netanyahu instructed the Shin Bet to tap the phones of the former Mossad chief and IDF Chief of Staff.

Could retired general save the Zionist Union?

Zionist Union would win 24 seats to Likud's 28 according to latest poll, if ex-IDF chief of staff leads party.

Terror group threatens to kill IDF Generals

Islamic Jihad releases video showing senior officers observed from the scope of a sniper rifle.

'We should have operated in Syria ages ago'

Opposition MK says Israel should have intervened in Syria's civil war years ago, admits that his opinion is only with benefit of hindsight.

Ex Chief of Staff: Netanyahu deserves to be PM unless indicted

Benny Gantz: 'I saw the prime minister working from up close - it's the hardest job in the country. It's easy to talk from the sidelines.'

Ex-IDF chief denies his wife is member of radical leftist group

Benny Gantz admits that he is considering joining politics, dismisses rumors that his wife is a member of the left-wing 'Machsom Watch'.

'We were killed for Jerusalem and we'll continue to defend it'

Former IDF Chief of Staff speaks at Limmud FSU event, says Jerusalem will always be Israel's capital.

Dutch man sues former IDF Chief of Staff

Dutch citizen sues Benny Gantz and IAF commander over the death of his relatives during Operation Protective Edge.

IDF soldiers back former Chief of Staff

IDF soldiers sign petition supporting former Chief of Staff Benny Gantz, say IDF needs to stay out of all politics.

'We could have reconquered Gaza'

Former Chief of Staff: 'No one has any interest in reconquering Gaza,' State Comptroller's report 'totally inaccurate.'

Former IDF chief chauffeurs his old driver to army release

Former IDF Chief of Staff surprises his old driver to take him to be released from the army.

Former Chiefs of Staff to establish new 'social movement'

Benny Gantz and Gabi Ashkenazi form social movement but stress that it is not a political one.

'There's no need to be dragged into the headlines'

Former IDF Chef of Staff calls for calm over damning report blasting handling of 2014 Gaza war.

State Comptroller to publish damning report on Gaza operation

State Comptroller report on Operation Protective Edge will include sharp criticism of the government and former Chief of Staff.

Ex-Chief of Staff 'compares Israel to the Nazis'

Journalist slams Gantz for saying 'our victory over the Nazis is measured in the way we use our force.'

Former IDF Chief of Staff pushes PA peace deal

'We at least have to try,' Benny Gantz insists; praises Moshe Ya'alon for 'leadership'.

Jerusalem Unity Prize welcomes nominations

Prizes to be handed out for Local, National and Global Efforts to Unite the Jewish Community.

Gantz in favor of 'limited Palestinian state'

Former IDF Chief of Staff Benny Gantz spoke publicly on his thoughts on the establishment of a Palestinian state.

Poll: Who could topple Netanyahu as prime minister?

While much of the Israeli public is lukewarm over Netanyahu, most potential candidates could not unseat him, a recent poll reveals.

Gantz: There Are 'Positive Things' in Iran Deal

Former Chief of Staff admits a better deal with Iran was possible, but urges a look at the positive aspects of the agreement.

Watch: IDF Chief of Staff Gantz in Hamas's Sights

Hamas releases film showing Gantz on border tour in its binoculars during last summer's war, claiming it had him in range.

'Israeli Society Must Maintain its Unity'

Former CoS Benny Gantz and American Ambassador Dan Shapiro take part in memorial rally for the three murdered yeshiva students.

Gantz Attends Odd Peace Concert as Rockets Explode Nearby

The man who led the IDF until recently attended a concert near Gaza border that featured an imam's call to prayer.

Gantz: 'Mutual Respect' the Key to Our Survival

Some 2,000 people gathered to participate in a Holocaust Memorial ceremony with outgoing IDF Chief of Staff Benny Gantz.

Gantz: We Were Never Ordered to Strike Iran

Newly retired chief of staff hints that he opposed Iran strike, influencing the political echelon to avoid the move.

Eizenkot to Replace Gantz as IDF Chief of Staff

Long 'changing of the guard' ceremony to involve stops in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv - and Gantz's last visit on base in uniform.

Operation Protective Edge a 'Success'

Outgoing IDF Chief of Staff Benny Gantz deflects criticism at gov't over summer war - and predicts another conflict in the north.

Benny Gantz Meets with Netanyahu Before Stepping Down

PM thanks IDF Chief of Staff Benny Gantz for 'excellent service' over four-year term; Gantz will step down Monday.

Rivlin to Gantz: 'You Have Led the IDF to the Highest Peaks'

President Reuven Rivlin says farewell to IDF Chief of Staff Benny Gantz, praises staff for decision-making during Gaza war.

IDF Chief of Staff Gantz: Entire Middle East is Upside Down

The instability in Lebanon, the IDF Chief of Staff said, was a good example of how the old order in the Middle East was being eroded.

IDF Chief of Staff Gantz: Do Not Underestimate Our Enemies

Speaking at IDC Herzliya, IDF Chief of Staff Benny Gantz addresses threats to Israel and the need for peace negotiations to calm the region.

Gantz: The PA's Moves at the ICC Are Unnecessary

IDF Chief of Staff says the PA's request to join ICC is unnecessary, notes Israel conducts its own investigations when those are needed.

Israeli Reservists Demand End to Gaza War Probe

In a letter to IDF Chief of Staff, reservist soldiers and officers call for a halt to criminal investigations into soldiers' conduct.

Sources: Gantz Didn't Know About Gaza Border Troop Pullout

IDF Chief of Staff Benny Gantz had no idea the army was set to remove soldiers from towns along the Gaza border, sources said.

Medal of Courage for Lt. Eitan, Hero of Protective Edge

'Eitan,' to be awarded prestigious honor for rushing into Hamas terror tunnel to save Hadar Goldin, hy"d.

Gantz on Gaza: 'Instability is a Part of the IDF'

IDF Chief of Staff Benny Gantz vows to keep protecting Israel's borders after skirmish, but notes incident is par for the course.

Rivlin Ends Hanukkah With IDF: We're Safe Thanks to You

President and IDF Chief of Staff Gantz hold Hanukkah candle lighting with soldiers in Judea, appraise the difficulties in the region.

General Yair Golan Appointed as Deputy IDF Chief of Staff

Golan hailed as 'experienced' and 'appropriate' to serve under Eizenkot in ceremony signifying change of staff.