Benny Gantz

Gantz to arrive in India before Bennett

Channel 12's Amit Segal reports that Gantz deliberately moved up his visit to India so he can get there before the Prime Minister.

Gantz:

'The goal is to be Prime Minister'

Gantz: We'll remain in the coalition as long as it maintains a balanced and responsible line.

8 family homes destroyed

Security forces demolish two outposts

Maoz Esther & A'ira Shachar, near Kochav Hashachar, destroyed. "Gantz, Bennett, Shaked are taking us back to the days of the Disengagement."

'No point in meeting': Settlement leaders snub Defense Minister

In a statement issued by heads of Samaria and Judea to Defense Minister, 'as long as construction is not taken seriously, no point meeting'.

Gantz to permit Gaza Arabs to visit relatives in Israeli prisons

Defense Minister planning additional easing of restrictions in advance of Ramadan, parallel to concern at escalation of violence.

Gantz speaks to US Defense Secretary Austin

Defense Minister speaks to US Secretary of Defense as talks on reviving Iran nuclear deal continue.

Gantz approves development of laser defense system

New system would use lasers to shoot down rockets, UAVs, and shrapnel at a lower cost than Iron Dome.

4,000 Ukrainian immigrants absorbed in Israel since start of war

Defense, Immigration Ministers visit Ben Gurion Airport to witness absorption of immigrants fleeing the war in Ukraine.

Refugees stuck at airport to be transferred to hotel

Shaked and Gantz agree to house Ukrainian refugees waiting at Ben Gurion Airport at a hotel.

Israel's Defense Minister thanks Biden, Pelosi for Iron Dome aid

Gantz thanks House leaders and Biden administration after spending plan including billions in security aid for Israel passes House.

Defense Min. Gantz thanks U.S. for Iron Dome funding

Gantz notes "extraordinary bond based on common values & shared aspiration for more peaceful and free world."

Gantz hints at elimination of two Iranian officers

Defense Minister: The IDF is thwarting terrorist acts - we will continue to do so wherever necessary.

Gantz:

'We have a commitment to accept every Jew'

Defense Minister comments on the situation in Ukraine and the government's outline for the absorption of refugees.

With Bennett's Approval:

Gantz offers new economic benefits to Palestinian Authority

Ahead of Ramadan, Gantz grants economic benefits to PA. 'This is a weak government that has caved to terror,' says Otzma Yehudit.

Defense Min.: 'World must mobilize to stop Iranian aggression'

Defense Min. Gantz urges, 'Now is the time for the world to mobilize to stop Iran.'

Gantz announces more relief for Gaza

Defense Minister tours Gaza Division, says number of Gazan workers allowed into Israel to be increased,

Settlement leader: Construction freeze will destroy government

Yesha Council head David Elhayani accuses Defense Minister of pursuing anti-settlement policy, contrary to coalition accords.

End to coalition crisis?

Bennett to present compromise on IDF pensions

PM to present compromise on the pensions of permanent IDF personnel after Gantz boycotted Knesset votes over the law.

Blue and White concerned Labor chief may topple coalition

Blue and White angry at Labor for refusing to support military pensions bill. Labor: Defense Min.'s behavior is disrespectful.

Gantz: Nuclear deal with Iran not the end of the struggle

Defense Minister warns western powers must prepare sanctions even if nuclear deal is signed in case Iran violates the deal.

Blue and White official: The coalition won't last

Senior Blue and White official: Bennett and Lapid must handle this, otherwise the government will disintegrate.

Gantz announces boycott of Knesset votes

Blue and White party, furious over failure to promote bill on military pensions, will boycott votes in the Knesset.

Gantz: Nuclear deal with Iran not 'the end of the road'

Defense Minister delivers remarks at the Munich Security Conference, which concludes today.

DM Gantz to VP Harris:

'Iran agreement must include IAEA enforcement'

Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz meets US Vice President Kamala Harris in Munich to discuss Iran, Ukraine

Defense Min. Gantz meets Finnish, Greek, counterparts

At Munich Security Conference, Israel's Defense Min. meets top officials from several nations, participates in Abraham Accords panel.

Israel praises Australia:

'Hamas targets civilians, holds Gaza residents hostage'

'Declaration will make joining or assisting Hamas a criminal offense in Australia,' Foreign Min. Lapid says.

Democrat lawmakers meet with Israeli Defense Minister

Delegation of House Democrats, led by Nancy Pelosi, meets with Ministers Benny Gantz and Merav Michaeli.

Following Meretz, US pressure:

Israel suspends connection of Jerusalem and Ma'ale Adumim

Gantz and Bennett order halt to discussions on approving construction plan for E-1 area.

Gantz signs seizure orders against pro-Hezbollah companies

Israeli Defense Minister Gantz signs seizure order against Lebanese companies supplying raw materials for Hezbollah's guided missile project

Gantz signs historic defense MOU in Bahrain

Defense Minister Benny Gantz meets King of Bahrain, signs MOU with Bahraini defense minister to cooperate in defense fields.

NAVCENT cooperation 'critical' to facing regional challenges

In visit with Fifth Fleet HQ in Bahrain, Israel's Defense Min. emphasizes 'deepening cooperation to maintain regional stability.'

Gantz lands in Bahrain for first-ever official visit by DM

Gantz lands in Manama, Bahrain for the first official visit by the leader of Israel’s Defense establishment to the Gulf country.

Gantz: Fight against Jewish terrorism matter of security, morals

Defense Minister tours Samaria area along with IDF, Shabak, and Police leaders, including site where Yehuda Dimentman was killed.

Gantz: Homesh yeshiva illegal, but a murder was committed there

Defense Minister responds to questions on Homesh yeshiva: 'We will have to act with sensitivity based on the complexity of the matter.'

Abbas asks Gantz to release 25 veteran terrorists

PA chairman wants Israeli Defense Minister to release 25 Fatah terrorists who were arrested before the Oslo Accords.

PA blasts 'settler terrorism'

PA "foreign ministry" quotes Defense Minister Benny Gantz who described violence by right-wing activists as "terrorism".

Gantz: Anyone who attacks for nationalist motives is a terrorist

Defense Minister says Israel will come down hard on anyone who commits violence for nationalist motives in Judea and Samaria.

Defense Minister Benny Gantz infected with COVID

Israel's Defense Minister tests positive for COVID, says: “I feel good, because I am vaccinated"

Defense Minister Gantz:

'Iran double-dealing must be brought to negotiating table'

Defense Min. Gantz, Greek Defense Min. Panagiotopoulos, discuss mutual interests, bond of friendship, and urgency in acting against Iran.

Benny Gantz resubmits Draft Law

Defense Minister resubmits law which failed to pass in the Knesset on Monday, embarrassing the coalition.

Shaked, Gantz to meet today to discus 'young settlements'

Defense, Interior Ministers to discuss connecting 'young settlements' to water, electricity grids.

Grovelling before Abbas

Abbas runs rings around Biden and Bennett. Op-ed.

Gantz: We need US for Iran issue

DM promises legal advances regarding young communities, but says that, at the moment, he doesn't want tensions with US.

Defense Minister Gantz meets with King Abdullah of Jordan

Gantz and King Abdullah II meet and discuss the importance of maintaining ties between Jordan and Israel for security in the region.

Mahmoud Abbas plays Benny Gantz for a fool

Israel’s defense minister's latest session with the Palestinian Authority leader was certainly not “confidence-building.” Opinion.

Bereaved families:

'Abbas pays money to terrorists thanks to Gantz'

Families of terrorist victims protest outside Gantz home following his meeting with PA chairman.

Gantz: It is my duty to prevent war

Defense Minister dismisses criticism of his meeting with PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas.

Bennett: I have no intentions of meeting Abbas

Prime Minister says he approved not only the meeting between Defense Minister and PA chairman, but also the location.

Gantz 'views with gravity activities of Lehava'

Lehava head Bentzi Gopstein: "Gantz should support us, not our enemies."

No afterglow from Gantz’s meeting with Abbas

Did Gantz know he was being played? What’s it all about? Opinion.

Palestinian leaders are burying their own dream

At this rate, 2022 could wind up becoming the year that puts paid to what little remains of idea of Palestinian nationalism. Opinion.

Next controversy?

Gantz promotes 'Equality Law' & IDF reform

DM Gantz intends to promote 2 new Basic Laws meant to complement Nationality Law of 2018, and promote reform in IDF. Shaked opposes.

Justice Minister: Meeting with Abbas was unnecessary

'Meeting between DM Gantz and PA chief not very important,' Justice Min. Sa'ar says.

Blow to Hamas: IDF confiscates NIS 2.6 million in cryptocurrency

Defense Minister Benny Gantz leads a massive operation, seizing virtual wallets of companies in Gaza that are funding terrorist activity.

US welcomes Gantz-Abbas meeting

State Department spokesperson: US very pleased Gantz hosted Abbas at his home in Israel.

After Gantz-Abbas Meeting:

Israel to transfer 100M NIS to PA, grant VIP entry permits

Gantz vows 'confidence-building' package for Palestinian authority include cash transfers, status approvals for thousands of Palestinians.

'I wouldn't invite someone who pays murderers to my home'

Defense Min. Gantz's actions aren't contributing to coalition's stability, ministers say.

Hamas condemns Gantz-Abbas meeting

Hamas says meeting between Gantz and PA chairman "is a stabbing in the back of the intifada".

Benny Gantz hosts PA chairman Abbas at his home

Defense Minister meets PA chairman at his home in Rosh HaAyin. Meeting was coordinated with Prime Minister Bennett's office.

Gantz seeks to relocate Homesh yeshiva to Eviatar

Yeshiva rejects plan to move institution to another community in Samaria, calling it a 'reward for terrorism.'