Benny Gantz

Defense Minister blocks founding of new Jewish towns

Defense Min. Gantz declares intention to found new towns 'illegal activity,' promises uncompromising enforcement.

Shaked and Gantz quarrel at cabinet meeting

Shaked demanded answers about the gestures to the Palestinians. Gantz replied: Everything we approved is only within their territory.

The two candidates for position of IDF Chief-of-Staff

Attorney-General has given green light to make key army appointment during election period.

Defense Min. response to rocket fire 'weak and feeble'

Defense Min. Gantz refuses to close Gaza crossing in response to rockets, will only freeze increase in number of Gazans allowed into Israel

Aryeh Deri:

'Gantz as PM? That's not even on the table'

Shas chairman downplays Gafni's comments on Lapid: He does not represent all the haredim, only one part of United Torah Judaism.

Gantz: Israel has made great strides under Biden Admin.

Defense Minister conducts security briefing for US President Joe Biden during his visit to Israel.

Israel to give helmets and protective equipment to Ukraine

Defense Minister Benny Gantz approves delivery of protective equipment to Ukraine.

Israeli Defense Minister: Egypt is a beacon of peace

Benny Gantz speaks with Egyptian intel chief, offering Eid al-Adha blessings to Egyptian people and discussing regional cooperation.

Gantz speaks with Jordanian King Abdullah

Defense Minister wishes Jordanian monarch and people a blessed Eid al-Adha.

Gantz speaks with Bahraini Defense Minister

Defense Minister Benny Gantz speaks with his Bahraini counterpart, Field Marshal Sh. Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa

Political analyst: Benny Gantz as PM 'on the table'

Ministers Sa'ar and Gantz 'are trying to break free of PM Lapid's stranglehold,' political analyst Amit Segal says.

Report: Sa'ar, Gantz to run together in November elections

Blue & White, New Hope planning joint run. Yoaz Hendel to be left out.

Defense Minister Gantz meets Abbas in Ramallah

Defense Minister Benny Gantz meets with Chairman of the Palestinian Authority Mahmoud Abbas in Ramallah.

Defense Minister Gantz:

Downed Hezbollah UAVs were a product of Iran

'We need to say: Hezbollah is acting as an emissary of Iran,' Defense Min. Gantz says.

Gantz: Iran threatens the world before it threatens Israel

Defense Minister reveals recent images of 4 Iranian warships in the Red Sea at Annual Economist Government Roundtable in Athens.

DM Gantz:

The first to bear responsibility are the terrorists

Defense Minister Benny Gantz responded to the published results of the investigation surrounding the death of journalist Shireen Abu-Akleh

Moishe Kleinerman's parents beg Gantz to let IDF join search

Parents of missing teen beg Defense Minister to get involved in search for their son 100 days after he went missing in Meron.

State of Israel owes over NIS 1 trillion in unfunded pensions

Almost 40% owed to IDF veterans, following Gantz's insistence on NIS 1.1 billion increase in funding.

IDF soldiers refusing orders to bar entrance to Homesh

"This isn't why I enlisted," said one soldier as he refused to stop people from reaching disputed Samarian town.

Report: Benny Gantz offering top position to Tzipi Livni

Blue & White seeks to undercut Yesh Atid's position as head of center-left bloc. Gantz's office denies report.

Gantz:

Iran's 'terrorists with keyboards' waging cyber war on Israel

Gantz reveals attempts by Iran to influence US presidential election, plot to disrupt UN force monitoring Israeli border with cyber attack.

Gantz:

We're doing everything to prevent a Netanyahu government

Defense Minister says he prefers holding new elections to allowing Netanyahu to form an alternative govt. in the current Knesset.

Gantz refuses Netanyahu's offer to serve as PM in new government

Defense Minister, Justice Minister rule out new government with Netanyahu.

Deri reveals:

'We had 61 votes without Orbach'

One day after announcement of new elections, Shas chairman says "it is possible to form a new government next week".

Gantz rebuffs Likud overtures to form govt. instead of elections

Defense Minister says a unity government must be formed after the next elections in the Fall.

The generals' marvelous Doha adventure

The resignation from the Brookings Institute of the former commander of NATO in Afghanistan could have massive implications for Israel.Op-ed

Gantz caught off guard by announcement of coalition's end

Defense Minister says it is "a pity the state has to be dragged to new elections."

Defense Minister:

'We're preparing powerful responses against Iran'

Defense Min. Gantz speaks about Iranian threat to Israelis in Turkey, praises 'achievements' against Iran deal.

Gantz avoids question of whether he'll sit with Netanyahu

Defense Minister asked about possibility of government with Netanyahu but refuses to answer.

The "experts" are often wrong and sometimes corrupt

Exposing a corrupt foreign and defense establishment: A former US. general secretly worked for Qatar in connection with Benny Gantz. Op-ed.

Gantz and Bennett clash over Chief of Staff appointment

Prime Minister is interested in interviewing the three candidates for the position, and clarified to Gantz: I will not be a rubber stamp.

Gantz to meet candidates for post of IDF Chief of Staff

Defense Minister to begin meetings this weekend with three candidates for the post, which he seeks to fill before the government falls.

Defense Minister: 'Torah learning is very important'

'All parts of Israeli society need to find a way to serve,' Defense Min. Gantz says.

Israel warns: Hezbollah will suffer heavy losses if they attack

Hezbollah is threatening to attack Israel as a result of a gas rig in waters disputed by Lebanon beginning operational activity.

Gantz:

'Iran threatens both regional and global peace'

Defense Minister welcomes IAEA decision to censure Iran: The international community must take concrete steps.

Gantz calls for deeper defense cooperation between Israel, India

Israeli Defense Minister meets with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, marking 30 years of diplomatic ties between the two countries.

India and Israel commit to deepening defense ties

Israeli Defense Min. Gantz meets Indian counterpart Singh, discuss cooperation on security challenges.

Gantz to leave for India tonight after delays

Defense Minister had been scheduled to depart this afternoon but delayed his trip after the opposition refused to offset his votes.

Gantz in Cyprus:

'We have an army that is ready for challenges that lie ahead'

Defense Minister Benny Gantz visits Cyprus for drill taking part of IDF's large-scale month-long exercise.

Gantz calls to declare La Familia, Levaha terrorist orgs

Defense Minister, Foreign Minister Lapid condemn right-wing organizations over chants heard during Jerusalem Day Flag March.

Gantz:

'I got an offer from the Likud - and rejected it'

Defense Minister says he has refused offers from the Likud to bolt the current coalition.

Gantz: CNN investigation false, PA not cooperating

Defense Minister rejects claims by PA and CNN IDF forces deliberately targeted and shot Al Jazeera reporter Shireen Abu Aqleh.

Meretz minister:

Senior govt officials meeting with PA counterparts

"Mahmoud Abbas is the best partner we ever had, we'll regret it if we don't make progress."

Gantz's compromise approved

Knesset approves 'From Uniform to University' Law

Defense Minister proposes that scholarship for IDF veterans be increased to 75% funding. Likud accepts compromise.

Gantz: Disengagement Law requires Homesh Yeshiva be demolished

Yair Lapid also says 'there should be no illegal places' ahead of State response to the Supreme Court on Homesh.

Gantz meets US Defense Secretary at the Pentagon

Minister Gantz to Secretary Austin: 'We must act decisively against Iran’s mounting regional aggression in a variety of ways.'

US National Security Advisor:

'Excellent meeting with Gantz at the White House'

During his visit to Washington, Gantz is also expected to meet with Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin.

Coalition seeks to embarrass Likud with law helping soldiers

Bennett, Gantz and Lapid plan to bring to a vote a law offering scholarships to soldiers after Likud said it won't support said law.

IDF caves, relocates drill from Umm al-Fahm

Defense Minister complies with request of the mayor of Umm al-Fahm and decides to move a drill that was supposed to take place in the city.

Gantz:

'Iran just weeks away from reaching nuclear weapon capability'

Israeli Defense Minister warns Iran is 'weeks away' from securing sufficient fissile material for its first nuclear bomb.

Defense Min.:

'Jewish Israel may be limited to the center of the country only'

In closed conversations, Defense Min. Gantz warns Israel may lose Negev and Galilee, with Jewish state limited to central Israel only.

Israeli Defense Minister to visit US this week

Benny Gantz to meet with Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin in Washington.

Gantz vs Bennett: I deserve credit too

Defense Minister slams PM for leaving him out of praise of government's accomplishments during the weekly Cabinet meeting.

Gantz: IDF values human life above all else

Defense Minister briefs foreign journalists following shooting death of Al Jazeera journalist.

Defense Minister:

Journalist may have been killed by Palestinian terrorists

'Preliminary investigations show no IDF gunfire was directed at Al Jazeera journalist, investigation is ongoing,' Defense Min. Gantz says.

Bennett, Gantz participate in IDF 'Chariots of Fire' exercise

IDF engages in one of the longest military exercises in its history.

As revealed on INN:

New local council - 'Sha'ar Hashomron'

Localities of Shaarei Tikva and Ets Efraim to be merged into one local council to be called “Sha’ar Hashomron”.

Jordan Valley town residents:

'Netanyahu approved the town, Bennett is delaying it'

Residents of Mevo'ot Yericho blast Bennett and Gantz for their delay in normalizing the town.

Following Elad attack

Gantz orders extension of closure on Judea and Samaria

Defense Minister holds situation assessment, orders the closure in Gaza and Judea and Samaria to be extended until Sunday.

PM Bennett:

In another 1,000 years, I'd never dream of a gov't like this

'I see that people whose opinions are far from my own love the country no less than I do,' PM Bennett says.