Benny Gantz

Benny Gantz: New government will have 3 Defense Ministers

Govt poised to pass law dividing authority within Defense Ministry.

Op-ed:

Lapid and friends use demonization to incite a civil war

The campaign against the incoming government is undermining Israel at home and abroad. Op-ed.

Netanyahu: Lapid, Gantz spreading 'lies and fear-mongering'

PM-designate responds to criticisms of his incoming government and the coalition deals he signed.

Gantz:

'Iran continues to try and establish itself in Syria'

Defense Minister Benny Gantz: Iran has carried out over 16 attacks on civilian targets in the Red Sea and the Persian Gulf in five years.

Hebron incident:

Gantz won't approve Ben Gvir's request to visit soldier

Defense Minister informs Otzma Yehudit chairman he would not agree to his request to visit the soldier.

Gantz:

'I approved 10,000 housing units in Judea and Samaria'

Gantz is satisfied with his two years as Defense Minister and promises again that he will not sit with Netanyahu.

Gantz: Netanyahu 'trampling democracy' with Override Clause

Outgoing DM says law allowing just 61 MKs to override the Supreme Court would institute corruption and trample minority rights.

Gantz thanks Azerbaijan DM for opening embassy in Israel

Outgoing Israeli defense minister says opening of first embassy by a Shi'ite country in Israel reflects 'deep friendship' between countries.

Gantz to US Defense Secretary:

'You are a true friend of the State of Israel'

Defense Minister Benny Gantz holds conversation with US counterpart Lloyd Austin as Gantz prepares to leave his post.

Following Ariel attack:

Hundreds of permits to be revoked from terrorist's relatives

Defense Minister Gantz approves cancellation of hundreds of permits in Israel for family members of Ariel terrorist.

Report:

Netanyahu in talks with Lapid, Gantz for unity government

While the Likud negotiates with right-wing parties, Netanyahu is reportedly maintaining alternate track with center-left parties.

Gantz to remain Defense Minister?

Defense Min. Benny Gantz may be offered to join coalition in exchange for remaining in his position, sources say.

Poll:

Most of Lapid and Gantz's voters prefer unity government

Poll conducted for Channel 12 News: 76% of those who voted for anti-Netanyahu bloc support a unity government.

Gantz: Israel can operate inside Iran

Israeli Defense Minister warns of 'regional implications' of Iran's alliance with Russia.

Report:

Herzog makes bid to prevent formation of right-wing government

After right-wing bloc wins Knesset election, president calls on center-left leaders to help form unity government. Both refuse

Report:

Lapid and Gantz not on speaking terms since election loss

Rift between Israel's Prime Minister and Defense Minister following last week's electoral defeat, according to report.

Gantz, Sa'ar, Eizenkot vow to go to opposition

National Unity party leaders vow to be a 'responsible and statesmanlike' opposition and prove they are fit to form an alternative government

Benny Gantz to activists:

'A long night and long days are ahead'

Minister of Defense in a speech to activists: Whatever the results, we have only just begun the path of the National Unity Party.

Gantz: Netanyahu a liar who endangers the country

Defense Minister responds to accusations by opposition leader he endangered soldiers during 2014 Gaza war.

Gantz's plan to become prime minister

If right-wing bloc fails to win majority in upcoming elections, National Unity plans to win Yesh Atid backing for Gantz as premier.

The Sovereignty Movement: Unmasking Gantz's Policy

The Sovereignty Movement is troubled by the lack of clarity regarding Defense Minister Benny Gantz's policy, and is publicizing an ad that c

Facts not generally known to the Israeli public...

On the eve of  elections For Israel's 25th Knesset Parliament: it is worthwhile noting what the PA has been doing the past year.unopposed.

Defense Min. briefed on Kiryat Arba shooting attack

Defense Min. Gantz holds security assessment, promises security forces will 'get their hands' on Kiryat Arba terrorists.

Gantz: US admin played critical role in agreement with Lebanon

In meeting with Special Presidential Coordinator Amos Hochstein, Defense Minister says deal strengthens regional stability.

For and against our own - the Religious Zionist 'elite'

It is undoubtedly true that one can have more confidence in Smotrich implementing his political vision than Shaked implementing hers. Op-ed.

Gantz:

'Lapid understands security? He understands what I tell him'

Defense Minister makes surprising statement about Prime Minister's understanding of security issues.

Defense Min.: Thankful to Turkey for life-saving cooperation

Defense Min. Gantz instructs staff to begin procedures to resume working relations with Turkey.

Benny Gantz in Turkey:

Defense Minister to meet with President Erdogan

In addition to meeting the Turkish president, the minister will also meet with his counterpart as part of a historic visit to the country.

Gantz takes off for official visit to Turkey

Defense Minister to meet Turkish counterpart tomorrow.

Rift in the coalition?

Yesh Atid rules out government led by Gantz

Officials from ruling Yesh Atid party say they will never join government led by Gantz - even if he can break apart right-wing bloc.

Israel needs a right wing government now more than ever

A rise in terror attacks, a fight against Judaism, legitiimizing a Palestinian state-we have to have a strong right wing government!.Op-ed.

Gantz: Get out and vote - or don't complain about the situation

Hadassah Chen meets Benny Gantz at the INN Besheva conference in Jerusalem.

Benny Gantz:

'I am the only one who can move parties from bloc to bloc'

National Unity Party leader explains why he thinks he has the highest chance of forming a government.

'Defense Min. stops Jewish building, encourages Arab building'

Municipal leaders of Judea and Samaria write letter to residents saying Gantz violated his promise to convene the Supreme Planning council.

Activists bring illegal Arab construction to Gantz’s front door

Mock Arab outpost erected outside of Defense Minister Benny Gantz's home in central Israel to highlight wave of illegal Arab construction.

Ben-Gvir campaign video:

Watch: Gantz 'Bunny' runs away from honest debate

Ben-Gvir's latest campaign video shows Gantz 'the Bunny' on the run, unwilling to sit down for a civil debate with the Otzma Yehudit leader.

Israel, Ukraine agree to develop early warning system

Gantz speaks with Ukrainian DM, ruling out weapons transfers, but charting path towards aiding Ukraine in building early warning system.

Greece, Israel, inaugurate international flight school

New flight school is 'a strategic investment & venture that reflects the deep & powerful bond' between Israel & Greece, Defense Min. says.

Gantz pushes 'Never Netanyahu' pledge on coalition partners

'I will never sit with Netanyahu under any circumstances, I won't even negotiate with him,' says Defense Minister.

Gantz:

'The Palestinian Authority is the relatively moderate body'

Minister of Defense at INSS conference: We are facing challenges the likes of which we have not known perhaps since the Yom Kippur War.

Gantz to European Union:

'No Israeli arms sales to Ukraine'

Seeking middle ground on aid to Ukraine, Gantz comes out against weapons sales, but says Israel may offer early warning system.

Defense Minister Smotrich? Gantz bursts into laughter on radio

Benny Gantz laughs off possibility of Religious Zionist Party chief replacing him as Defense Minister.

Netanyahu:

'We won't form gov't with Gantz or Lapid, they're leftists'

Opposition Leader Netanyahu distances himself from his own advisor who said Likud may form government with Benny Gantz.

Lapid to Gantz: One of the 2 largest parties should form a gov't

'One of the two largest parties needs to form the government,' PM Lapid says. Defense Min. Gantz shoots back: 'Lapid has no government.'

Gantz lays out conditions for joining coalition with Netanyahu

Defense Minister Benny Gantz is willing to sit in coalition including - but not led by - former premier Netanyahu.

Gantz in Efrat:

'We will expand the activity against terrorism as needed'

Defense Minister visits Sukkah of Peace of Efrat Mayor Oded Revivi: Our Judaism is based on neighborliness and dialogue.

Amid terror wave:

Lapid holds special security discussion

Lapid, Bennett, Gantz and other senior officials discuss ways to prevent further escalation in Judea and Samaria.

Benny Gantz:

'Maritime deal in the deepest interests of the State of Israel'

Defense Minister touts border agreement with Lebanon as a win for Israel's strategic assets as well as security.

Benny Gantz:

'Joint List won't be part of any government'

The defense minister's comments come as a reaction to MK Ofer Cassif's comments alleging that IDF troops executed little children

Defense Minister:

'Lebanon agreement is just and positive for both sides'

Defense Min. Gantz praises maritime agreement with Lebanon, says Israel 'wont compromise on a single millimeter critical to our security.'

Soldier shot on Saturday still in serious condition

Hunt continues for terrorist who murdered Sergeant Noa Lazar, wounded another officer at Shu'afat crossing.

Maritime Border Deal:

IDF put on alert as Israel refuses Lebanese demands

Defense Minister Gantz orders IDF to prepare for possible conflict on northern border, as talks with Lebanon appear to stall.

Residents of Judea & Samaria protest outside DM's home

"We have been abandoned, we can't wait till after elections for action."

Gantz: Sa'ar and Elkin moved to the center when they joined me

National Unity party leader says his party is firmly against cancelling Disengagement Law despite previous positions of right-wing members.

Wave of terror attacks

Def. Minister Gantz to terrorists: 'We have you in our sights'

Amid a recent rise in terror attacks Benny Gantz met with top military brass and sent a stern warning to anyone who wishes to hurt Israelis

Gantz makes secret visit to Azerbaijan

Defense Minister discusses security and defense cooperation with Azerbaijani leaders.

How Benny Gantz killed Israeli-Palestinian peace

Leftist leaders destroyed Israel’s chance of permanently securing its national and strategic interests in Judea and Samaria. Op-ed.

Defense Min. to meet German counterpart as soon as possible

Defense Min. Gantz, German Defense Min. Lambrecht, discuss Arrow-3 system, Ukraine war, and agree to meet at the 'earliest possible time.'

Likud sources:

'We'll thwart any gov't which has Gantz first in rotation'

Likud MKs promise pushback if Netanyahu offers to join center-left government with Benny Gantz first in rotation deal.

Israel’s choice: independence or appeasement

Netanyahu's foreign poicy was based on Israeli miitary and economic power. The Lapid-Gantz policy is based on US-reliant appeasement. Op-ed.