Benny Gantz

Gantz: The Flames Are Creeping Up on Nasrallah

Israel must be prepared for any scenario, say leaders who spoke at the graduation ceremony of the IAF's flight course.

CoS Gantz Slashes IDF Training, Other Programs

Chief of Staff Benny Gantz announced that the army would be forced to cut training missions for soldiers because of budget cuts

‘IDF Does Not Deny Terror is On the Rise’

Ex-commander says that despite his controversial statements, Chief of Staff Gantz knows terrorism is a problem.

Gantz Tells Knesset Why IDF Can't Protect Jews

Chief of Staff explained that he believes changing IDF's open-fire orders will lead to escalation and loss of control.

Video: IDF COS Prays for Soldiers and the State at Rachel's Tomb

The IDF Chief visited the Tomb of Rachel Sunday, where he recited the prayer for the welfare of the IDF, as well the prayer for Israel.

Chief of Staff Tells Settlers: We're in a Difficult Time

Lt. Gen. Gantz says responsibility for making the roads safe again rests with IDF command.

Gantz Warns Assad: Don't Escalate the Situation

"If Assad causes the situation in the Golan Heights to deteriorate, he will pay the price," warns IDF Chief of Staff.

Gantz: 'Not Sharing the Burden, But Having the Honor to Serve'

IDF Chief of Staff Benny Gantz on Tuesday participated in exercises with Nachal soldiers

Gantz: I Hope We Can Develop Our Relations with Turkey

“Turkey is an important country with interests that are common to those of Israel,” says IDF Chief of Staff.

Gantz: Coordination with Egypt Has Gotten Better

The coordination between Israel and Egypt has gotten better despite the rise of the Muslim Brotherhood to power, says COS.

Gantz: Syria Rebels will Turn Against Us

Chief of Staff estimates that after Assad's fall, Syria rebels will fight one other and also fight Israel.

Gantz: Israel Can Act Alone against Iran Nukes

Chief of Staff promises "great pain in Gaza" if attacks on Israel continue.

Gantz: The IDF Can Reach Any Target

IDF Chief of Staff Benny Gantz speaks on Memorial Day: We carry out our mission using those who fell as our guide.

Gantz: IDF Will Not Allow Another Holocaust

IDF Chief of Staff promised at the March of the Living that the IDF would ensure that there will never be another Holocaust.

Gantz Heads March of the Living

For first time ever, a serving Chief of IDF General Staff leads the march from Auschwitz to Birkenau.

Gantz to Lead March of the Living

Top IDF brass, led by Chief of Staff Benny Gantz, arrived in Poland to tour death camps and participate in the March of the Living.

Gantz: Israelis Rely on Us to Keep Passover Safe

Those sitting and celebrating Passover rely on the IDF to keep them safe, says Chief of Staff.

Gantz: Syrian Rebels May Target Israel Next

"The likelihood of war with Syria is low, but the terrorists fighting against Assad may see us as their next challenge," says IDF COS.

Gantz: Israel’s Future is Shrouded in Mystery

Nobody knows what will happen next in the Middle East, IDF Chief of Staff says.

IDF: Stop Announcing 'Intifada'

IDF Spokesman calls upon those declaring an "intifada" is at hand to show "responsibility and caution."

IDF Chief Calls for Constant Vigilance

IDF Chief of Staff speaks to commanders as they rehearse mass riot scenarios.

Gantz Given Legion of Merit by Dempsey

IDF Chief of Staff Benny Gantz awarded the Legion of Merit medal during a visit to the United States.

Netanyahu Visits Central Command, Briefed on Security

"Our mission is to maintain the security of the citizens of the State of Israel," Netanyahu says during security briefing.

Chief of Staff’s Helicopter Evacuates Injured Soldier

A soldier who suffered moderate wounds in a training exercise Sunday was evacuated by the helicopter of the Chief of Staff.

Military Official Says Soldiers Not Fleeing, Video Distorted

A Military official defended the IDF against a video depicting soldiers fleeing from Palestinian rioters, said the video distorted reality.

Netanyahu to Pilots: If the Quiet is Violated, You'll Hit Back

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu visits Palmahim Air Force Base, meets pilots who took part in Operation Pillar of Defense.

IDF Chief Assures 'Quiet Will Last – Or Else'

IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Benny Gantz assured Israelis on Sunday there would be no more rocket fire from Gaza – “or else.”

Gantz: The Other Side Will Understand What Happened to It

Chief of Staff Benny Gantz during a visit with wounded: The operation in Gaza achieved the desired results.

Gantz to Reservists: Look Backwards Once, then Look Forward

As the IDF prepares for a possible ground operation in Gaza, Chief of Staff Benny Gantz offers words of encouragement to reservists.

Gantz Approves Call-Up of 16,000 Reservists

IDF may be preparing for a ground invasion with the planned call-up of 16,000 reservists.

IDF Chief Warns Syrian War Could Become 'An Israeli Matter'

IDF Chief of Staff Benny Gantz warned Sunday that Syria's civil war might soon become "an Israeli matter” if military spillover continues.

IDF Chief of Staff Visits Injured Captain Ziv Shilon

Lt. Gen. Benny Gantz visited Captain Ziv Shilon, the IDF soldier injured in a recent Hamas attack, who is covered with a large Israeli flag.

Chief of Staff Tours Gaza Belt

IDF has relatively little to offer beleaguered residents terrorized by Gaza.

Video: Maccabi Tel Aviv Elders Defeat IDF Officers

Former stars of Israel's top basketball team defeat IDF general staff in IDF officers' championships.

Gantz: We Must Keep Technological Superiority

IDF Chief of Staff: there is a critical need for the preservation of the IDF's technological superiority.

IDF Imposes Closure on PA Areas During Yom Kippur

IDF Chief of Staff Benny Gantz decides on a general closure of PA-assigned areas during Yom Kippur.

IDF Chief of Staff: 'Our Enemies Increasing Efforts to Hurt Us'

IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Benny Gantz told a memorial gathering Monday that Israel's enemies are trying harder than ever before to attack.

IDF Soldiers Scrambled in North for Surprise Drill

IDF soldiers scrambled without warning early Wednesday for a surprise drill designed to test their “fitness and readiness” in the north.

Jerusalem: IDF has 'Attainable' Option against Iran

Israel has a military option that it can implement "independently, without American assistance," say sources.

PM Netanyahu and COS Gantz Attend Combat Drill

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu watched a drill of the IDF's Golani Brigade. "All of Israel supports you," he told the soldiers.

Chief of Staff: War will Knock Lebanon Back by Decades

Lt. Gen. Benny Gantz hopes Iranian leaders will scrap nuclear program of their own accord. As for Gaza, he predicts IDF "will visit it."

Barak and Gantz: IDF Capable of Dealing with Any Threat

Defense Minister Ehud Barak and IDF Chief of Staff Benny Gantz speak to naval graduates, say IDF is prepared to deal with any threat.

Gantz: Israel is Ready for Any Scenario

IDF Chief of Staff on the threats facing Israel: Anyone who thinks he can ‘get rid of Israel’ will discover the deadly power of the IDF.

Gantz: We Need to be Prepared for a Multi-Front War

IDF Chief of Staff stresses that there are no guarantees that Israel will always have intelligence to allow it to thwart terror attacks.

Chief of Staff: 'Precise Intelligence' Thwarted Attack

Lt. Gen. Gantz says terror attack on border is a reminder of the dangers of Middle East instability.

IDF Releases Video of Elimination of Terrorists

IDF generals reveal that soldiers and planes engaged Sinai-Gaza terrorists in several clashes before wiping them out in 15 minutes.

Lt. Col. Dismissed for 'Leadership Failures'

Battalion commander's dismissal letter notes accident that killed a soldier but does not blame him directly.

Chief of Staff's Pay Hiked, but Common Soldiers' Not?

Soldiers in High Court petition demand that soldiers' pay be updated to reflect rise in prices.

IDF Chief: Syria Intervention Could Lead to Regional War

IDF chief of staff Benny Gantz warned lawmakers that a misstep by Israel in securing Syria's chemical weapons could backfire

Chief of Staff: We Thwarted 15 Attacks before Burgas

"We will find a way to respond in an intimidating manner," IDF's top officer tells Knesset.

IDF Chief Prays at Patriarchs’ Cave in Hevron

Benny Gantz was Hevron Brigade commander 15 years ago. Now the IDF’s top general, he returned to Hevron and prayed at the Patriarchs’ Cave.

Peres, Gantz Give Certificates to Mount Herzl Victims

President Peres and Chief of Staff Gantz hand certificates of excellence to two outstanding soldiers who were injured on Mount Herzl.

Gantz: We'll Continue to Act to Prevent Rocket Attacks

IDF Chief of Staff Benny Gantz: Israel’s security agencies will continue to act to prevent rocket attacks on Israel.

Gantz: a Weak Assad Means Instability

IDF Chief of Staff says he believes Syrian dictator will fall, causing a crack in radical axis.

New Defense Attaché to US, Canada: Maj. Gen. Yaakov Ayish

Maj. Gen. Yaacov Ayish, who headed Operations Directorate, will replace Maj. Gen. Gadi Shamni.

Gantz and Chinese Counterpart Meet, Discuss Cooperation

IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Benny Gantz meets with his Chinese counterpart, General Chen Bindnge.

IDF Tries to Sway China before Talks with Iran

IDF Chief of Staff is meeting with his Chinese counterpart this week on the eve of critical talks with Iranian officials in Iraq.

Lt. Col. Shalom Eisner to Remain in IDF

IDF Ground Forces commander Sami Turgeman has appointed Lt. Col. Shalom Eisner deputy commander of the Tze'elim Training Base.

Panetta: I Hope Gantz is Correct on Iran

U.S. Secretary of Defense Panetta says he hopes statements from Israel's military chief on Iran's leadership are “correct.”

Ben Ari: Eisner Was 'Stabbed in the Back'

MK Michael Ben-Ari wrote Lt. Col. Shalom Eisner a letter of support saying the Eisner affair reveals the decay of IDF morals and values