Benny Gantz

Gantz rejects call for unity govt, calls for new elections

National Unity Party leader says a unity govt. cannot work with a govt. that creates a "discord of hatred" against its critics.

Restating the obvious: Hamas isn’t negotiating

“Unfortunately, many people repeat the narrative that in fact we are the ones preventing a deal,” said Gal Hirsch. “But this is a lie.” Op-ed.

Gantz:

Release hostages from Gaza - or we invade Lebanon

Benny Gantz commented during his trip to Washington that if no deal is reached for the hostages, Israel should begin an open war in the north.

Gantz to Blinken: Support Israel in increasing pressure on Hamas

Minister Benny Gantz speaks with US Sec of State Antony Blinken, thanking him for the US' support in crafting a ceasefire-prisoner swap deal and urging the world to support placing pressure on Hamas.

Netanyahu responds to Gantz:

'Whoever doesn't contribute to victory shouldn't interfere'

PMO responds to National Unity party leaders' press conference accusing the PM of lying about the war and hostage efforts, criticizing his refusal to withdraw from Philadelphi Corridor.

Minister Karhi Attacks:

'Gantz and Eisenkot are strengthening Sinwar'

Gantz and Eisenkot announce they will reveal 'the truth about the Philadelphi Corridor' this evening. Min. Karhi and MK Milwidsky respond: 'Stop weakening the people's spirit.'

MK Benny Gantz:

'Netanyahu is not a murderer; I condemn incitement against him'

Chairman of National Unity Party, MK Benny Gantz, condemns attacks against PM, but criticizes him: 'He has lost his way.'

Poll:

Likud reaches a peak in number of seats

Kan 11 News poll: If elections were held today, the Likud Party would win 24 seats, compared to 21 for National Unity led by Gantz.

MK Benny Gantz avoids question on price of prisoner swap deal

MK Benny Gantz is asked whether he would agree to withdrawing the IDF from the Philadelphi Corridor - but avoids the question. 'Rafah was conquered in 45 minutes, we can do it again.'

'Flew without approval'

Benny Gantz asked to reimburse state 70 thousand shekel

The Prime Minister's Office is demanding that Benny Gantz return the expenses of a diplomatic trip he made to the US and UK in March as a minister after he did not receive approval from PM Netanyahu.

Gantz's message for 9 Av:

'If we don't come to our senses, we will have a civil war here'

Chairman of the National Unity party calls on Israeli society on the eve of Tisha B'Av: 'We are facing enormous challenges against our enemies. We must prevent a civil war between us.'

Benny Gantz:

'We must retaliate, we can tear Lebanon apart'

National Unity Chairman MK Benny Gantz called on Israel to strike Lebanon in response to the massacre in Majdal Shams but to first of formulate a strategic plan.

Poll:

After Congress speech, public prefers Netanyahu over others

Channel 12 News poll finds that the majority of the Israeli public believes that Benjamin Netanyahu is the most suitable person for the position of Prime Minister, with Netanyahu prevailing over Yair Lapid, Benny Gantz and Naftali Bennett.

After withdrawal from race:

Israeli politicians thank Biden for his support for Israel

Israeli politicians from across the spectrum thanked Biden for his support for Israel, after he announced that he would withdraw from the presidential race.

Gantz:

'All who crossed border on October 7 deserved death sentence'

National Unity party chairman comments on alleged murder of Nukhba Force terrorist, says those who heroically fought on October 7 deserve full support, though he is not familiar with the evidence in the case.

Gantz to Netanyahu:

Not the time for ego games when hostages are running out of time

‘It’s not all up to you. But you must show commitment, determination and true intentions this time also. Even when the prices are higher,’ Benny Gantz, Chairman of the National Unity party, addressed PM Netanyahu,

Benny Gantz:

'We can take apart Hezbollah’s power in days'

National Unity party chairman MK Benny Gantz spoke today (Tuesday) at the Herzliya Conference convened by the Institute for Policy and Strategy (IPS) at Reichman University and addressed the threat posed by Hezbollah.

Poll:

Israelis say Bennett more suitable for PM than Netanyahu

36% say Bennett is more suitable for the role of Prime Minister, compared to 28% who think Netanyahu is more suitable. When compared to Gantz, both Netanyahu and Gantz receive the same percentage of support.

Gantz accuses:

'Netanyahu harming unity and ties with US for political gain'

MK Benny Gantz (National Unity) said at a conference in Tel Aviv that Prime Minister Netanyahu is missing out on an opportunity to form a regional alliance against Iran.

Netanyahu:

'We have a state with an army, not an army with a state'

Prime Minister blasts Benny Gantz and Gadi Eisenkot at the cabinet meeting, leading to an exchange of accusations between the National Unity Party and Likud.

Poll:

Likud voters want Yossi Cohen to lead if Netanyahu steps down

On the other side of the political map, respondents to the poll believe that the bloc of parties that will face Netanyahu in the next elections should be led by Benny Gantz or Naftali Bennett.

'Irresponsibility'

Bibas family responds to Benny Gantz

Relatives of the Bibas family responded to remarks by the ex-minister who hinted the worst befell the parents and two young children. 'We still wholeheartedly believe that we will hear good news.'

Gantz:

'I think Israel knows fate of Bibas family'

National Unity party leader explains decision to leave the government, accuses Netanyahu of preventing hostage deal for political reasons.

Blinken meets opposition MKs, Pres. Herzog

US Sec. of State Antony Blinken meets with Pres. Herzog and MKs Benny Gantz, Yair Lapid. Gantz: 'I emphasized US role in preventing escalation on northern border.'

Ben Gvir:

'There's a great opportunity after Gantz left the government'

National Security Minister on his demand to be included in the War Cabinet: It is appropriate that the person who demanded to bomb Gaza and stop the entry of the workers would be a member of the War Cabinet.

A chance to take off the gloves

Bibi now is on trial. They no longer are in his way, and he cannot blame them for obstructing him. Opinion.

Smotrich:

We blocked Gantz's plan to establish a Palestinian state

'The responsibility for the misconception that led to the massacre and the failures in the management of the war belongs to Gantz and Eizenkot.'

'From: Yahya Sinwar'

Activists leave flowers by Benny Gantz's office

Activists protested the National Unity Party Chairman's departure from the government claiming it was 'a gift to Sinwar and the Hamas terror organization.'

'Netanyahu preventing victory'

Benny Gantz resigns from emergency government

Minister Benny Gantz (National Unity) announced on Sunday that he, together with his party, would be leaving the emergency government which he joined at the onset of the war.

Minister Benny Gantz expected to resign this evening

Minister Benny Gantz will make a statement to the media at 20:00 in the evening, where he is expected to announce his resignation from the government.

What will be the impact if Gantz departs the unity government?

He has used his presence in the war cabinet not to give a boost to Israel’s war effort but to serve as a drag on it. The government will be more stable without him. Opinion.

Barring dramatic changes

Gantz expected to leave emergency government on Saturday night

According to Amit Segal, when asked why he was leaving, the National Unity head told PM Netanyahu he felt his party did not have enough influence in the government.

Sovereignty Movement to PM:

Add Liberman and Sa'ar to War Cabinet

According to the movement bringing the two into the government will 'help lead to the change for which the people in Israel have been longing.'

Report:

Biden Admin. asked Gantz not to leave government

US officials reportedly asked Minister Benny Gantz not to carry out his ultimatum to leave the government on Saturday night.

Gantz vs. Netanyahu:

'Leadership must not flee reality'

Minister Benny Gantz sharply criticized the Prime Minister, who did not meet with the mayor of Kiryat Shmona, and said: "You can't make political moves during a war."

Blinken to Israeli ministers:

'The onus is on Hamas to accept the deal'

Secretary of State speaks to Defense Minister Yoav Gallant and Minister Benny Gantz in the wake of the three-phase plan presented by President Biden.

Poll:

Liberman and Labor gaining strength; Likud weakening

According to a new poll published by Kan News, Minister Gantz's National Unity party shows slight weakening | Meretz and Gideon Sa'ar's party do not pass the threshold

National Unity Party submits bill to dissolve Knesset

National Unity Party MK Pnina Tamano-Shata submits bill as part of Minister Benny Gantz's push for new elections by October, 1 year after the Hamas massacre.

Liberman's plan: Create an alternate government

Opposition planning to accelerate attempts to bring down Israel's democratically-elected government.

Minister Gantz:

'Barrage from Rafah proves: IDF must operate everywhere Hamas is

Minister Benny Gantz toured communities near the Gaza border and an IDF base in the area and discussed the missile barrage on central Israel.

Gantz demands commission of inquiry into failures of October 7

National Unity Party chairman says this is the time to set up commission to investigate how the October 7 was allowed to happen so Israel can ensure it never happens again.

A hard look at Benny Gantz's military tenure

War Cabinet member Benny Gantz's past decisions as CoS and Defense Minister have had lasting impacts on the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) and Israel’s strategic military posture. What were some of them?

Soldiers spray messages to Gantz, Gallant on Gaza buildings

Graffiti photographed in Gaza shows that IDF soldiers are losing patience with the behavior of War Cabinet ministers.

Smotrich vs. Gantz:

Irresponsible, bordering on criminal

Minister Bezalel Smotrich responds to Benny Gantz’s ultimatum to the Unity War Government.

Likud MK:

'Bring Sa'ar and Liberman into the coalition'

MK Hanoch Milwidsky of the Likud criticizes Minister Benny Gantz and says that he is concerned with politics instead of security.

PMO responds:

'Whitewashed words that mean a defeat for Israel'

The Prime Minister's Office denounced Minister Benny Gantz's ultimatum to the Prime Minister tonight, claiming he was targeting the wrong party.

Gantz's ultimatum for the Prime Minister

Blue and White leader Minister Benny Gantz has set an ultimatum for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, demanding that he create a strategic plan after the war is war.

Exposé : Who vetoed PM Bennett's instructions to kill Sinwar

Ever since October 7th, not a few former high-ups (and also current ones) in IDF and political power echelons have been trying to rewrite history and cleanse themselves of any responsibility for the [disastrous] IDF failure on that day. Here is one attempt.

Report:

Emergency government close to collapsing

National Unity says if no progress is made in reaching a hostage deal in the coming days it will leave the government.

Gantz:

'Rafah operation - part of the effort to return the hostages'

National Unity chairman tells the families of the hostages that the response from Hamas "does not correspond to the dialogue that has taken place so far with the mediators and contains significant gaps".

Minister Gantz's red line

Deal for returning the hostages without ending the war

Minister Gantz warns: ‘If the ministers who led the government on Oct. 7 prevent a responsible deal that does not involve ending the war, the government will have no right to exist’

'You aren't influencing anything'

Yair Lapid slams Benny Gantz and Gadi Eisenkot

Opposition leader Yair Lapid claims National Unity MKs are 'keeping an illegitimate and failing government alive - go home.'

Minister Gantz to Blinken:

'Sanctions on Netzach Yehuda - a double mistake'

The National Unity Party chair asked the US Secretary of State to reconsider sanctions on the IDF unit since they would hurt Israel's legitimacy and have no justification since Israel has a strong and independent judiciary.

For the first time since Hamas's response:

War Cabinet will discuss the hostage deal

At the request of Ministers Benny Gantz and Gadi Eisenkot, the cabinet will convene to discuss the deadlock reached in the deal after Hamas's response to the mediators' proposal.

Draft Law crisis:

Deri accuses: 'Gantz is blocking all options for agreements'

Shas chief Aryeh Deri talks about potential Draft Law, says negotiations have arrived at a 'junction which seemingly can't be passed,' since MK Benny Gantz and his party refuse all options for agreements.

PM's office denies cabinet opposed response to Iran

Ministers Benny Gantz and Gadi Eisenkot reportedly demanded an immediate response to Iran's attack, while others in the War Cabinet opposed it.

Minister Gantz:

'Israel is against Iran, the world is against Iran'

National Unity Party Chairman Minister Benny Gantz called for Israel to strengthen its regional alliances and declared that Israel will strike back 'in the manner and at the time that is right for us.'

Minister Gantz:

'Youth in middle school will one day fight in the Gaza Strip'

Minister Benny Gantz addressed the media and said that Israel will continue to fight in Gaza: 'We will go into Rafah, we will return to Khan Yunis, and we will operate in Gaza.'

After Gantz's remarks:

Schumer again calls for elections in Israel

Senate Majority Leader calls on Israel to hold elections, cites Benny Gantz’s remarks: When a leading member of Israel’s war cabinet calls for early elections, you know it’s the right thing to do.

September elections?

Gantz calls to set date for new elections

Minister Benny Gantz spoke at a press conference after last night's violent protest in Jerusalem and said elections will 'prevent split' in the nation.