Benny Gantz

Gantz:

'If Netanyahu doesn't come to his senses, Knesset will disperse'

Defense Minister: 'We'll support opening grades 1-6 and 11-12 and opening trade in open spaces in green spaces next to green islands.'

Maj General Halevi appointed Deputy Chief of General Staff

Defense Minister Gantz announces appointment of Herzi Halevi as Deputy Chief of General Staff at recommendation of Chief of Staff.

Gantz: Hamas will pay the price for rocket attacks

Defense Minister warns Gaza leaders after two rockets intercepted over Israel last night.

Supreme Court: What's the point of an alternate prime minister?

Supreme Court asked gov't to explain what prevents them from doing away with post of alternate PM as stipulated under coalition agreement.

Gantz: Israel prefers dialogue over force, can't ignore threats

DM Gantz spoke at the 3rd Trilateral Defense Dialogue with Greece & Cyprus today - 'Israel committed to supporting nations favoring peace.'

Arab MKs join forces with Defense and Justice Ministers

Arab MKs worked with 'Blue & White' MKs against enforcing construction offenses in Arab localities.

Abbas spokesman: Willing to resume talks with Israel

PA chairman's spokesman responds to Gantz: We're ready to return to the negotiations based on international legitimacy.

Watch: Is Israel on the verge of another election?

With the deadline to pass 2020-21 budget about to run out & no agreement in sight, it appears Israel may be on its way to another election.

Campaign ribbons for soldiers who served in Lebanon approved

Defense Minister Gantz approves plan to award ribbons commemorating service during war to soldiers who served in Lebanon from 1982-2000.

Gantz to Netanyahu: Convene Coronavirus Cabinet now

Defense minister criticizes PM for delay in implementation of COVID-19 decisions such as increased fines.

Gantz believes Biden will continue 'Abraham Accord' trend

"Instead of unilateral annexation", Defense Minister Gantz said in the Knesset, "we are forging an alliance that strengthens our security

Gantz congratulates Biden, thanks Trump

Alternate Prime Minister and Defense Minister: I look forward to deepen the steadfast bond and strong defense ties between our peoples.

The proposal that could embarrass Blue and White

MK Bezalel Smotrich plans to bring to a vote a proposal to establish committee of inquiry into the government's conduct on the 2021 budget.

'We all share the goal of preventing a nuclear Iran'

Defense Minister Benny Gantz to EU Ambassadors: Iran's quest for nuclear weapons could potentially spark a regional arms race.

Supreme Court sets 3-month deadline for Draft Law

Court rejects Defense Minister Gantz's request to have deadline to pass new Draft Law delayed by six months.

Furious Gantz demands polygraph testing to find source of leaks

Blue & White leader and "alternate Prime Minister" quoted admitting that he knows Bibi won't honor the rotation agreement.

Benny Gantz admits: There will be no rotation

Blue and White Chairman on state of government and question of dissolution. 'I won't believe Netanyahu even day before rotation.'

'The economic load on Israelis deepens every day'

DM Gantz says vaccine trials are 'cause for cautious optimism.'

Israeli human trials for COVID-19 vaccine begin Sunday

Defense Minister Benny Gantz will visit Sheba Medical Center tomorrow as vaccine will be administered to two volunteers.

Israel offers to assist Turkey after powerful earthquake

Defense Minister Benny Gantz instructs IDF to be prepared to assist Turkey in the aftermath of earthquake in Izmir.

Gantz accuses: PM's conduct is a crime against State & citizens

According to Gantz, "continuing like this without a budget will cause more damage than elections would."

Historic injustice to IDF orphans corrected

Israel will now recognize children of fallen soldiers as 'bereaved families' even after they turn 30.

Gantz asks for six-month extension for haredi Draft Law

Haredi MKs suspect opposition parties of delaying a decision until after elections - in order to use it as a key campaign issue.

Israel will not oppose US sale of F-35s to UAE

Defense Minister Gantz says negotiations on sale of F-35s to UAE were concealed from the defense establishment.

'US promised to preserve Israel's qualitative military edge'

Security official says agreement signed between Defense Minister Gantz and US Secretary of Defense Mark Esper is very important.

US reaffirms commitment to Israel's qualitative military edge

Defense Minister Benny Gantz and US Secretary of Defense Mark Esper sign joint declaration on US commitment to Israeli's military edge.

Senior Likud Official: 'We're heading to new elections in March'

As Netanyahu, Gantz trade blame for ongoing budget battle, senior Likud official tells Arutz Sheva that new elections are an inevitability.

'Things are happening' in Syria, says DM Gantz

Gantz describes an evolving security policy according to which "no incident passes without a response from us."

Gantz calls COVID vaccine human trial 'source of national pride'

Defense Minister Gantz at IIBR, as COVID vaccine human trials to begin this month: 'Source of national pride'. Commercial name: Brilife

Benny Gantz:

There can't be one law for some, and another law for others

Blue and White Chairman Benny Gantz addresses haredi guideline violations and dispute with Likud over budget.

As Iran arms embargo expires, DM vows to curb Iran's expansion

Defense Minister vows to do 'whatever is necessary' to prevent Iran from expanding across the Middle East, as arms embargo expires.

Defense Minister Gantz released from hospital after being tested

Gantz was hospitalized about two months ago for back surgery after aggravation in a back injury incurred during his military service.

Benny Gantz: We'll maintain security interests, qualitative edge

Gantz speaks at Abraham Accords Knesset hearing, supports deal, calls on Netanyahu to stop "obsessive preoccupation with state institutions"

Netanyahu, Gantz agree: Lockdown to be extended until Sunday

Lockdown to remain in effect until midnight on Sunday. Cabinet may decide to ease restrictions on Thursday if morbidity data improves.

'Even in the worst poll, the Likud is the largest party'

Minister Ze'ev Elkin blasts Benny Gantz. "His speech is either a spin or he has decided to go to elections."

Gantz: No more restraint on budget issue

Blue and White chairman vows that 2021 budget will be passed in December. 'I suggest that they not try us.'

Haredi parties: Gantz holding draft law hostage

Haredi parties accuse Defense Minister of using draft law to force them to pressure PM to compromise on the 2021 budget.

Gantz: 'We have the strategic tools to face Iran'

'The Iranians understand that our cooperation gives us new options and strategies,' Israeli Defense Minister tells Arab journalists.

'New coronavirus tests will give results in just 23 minutes'

Defense Minister Gantz says Israeli testing facility will soon have new coronavirus tests able to give results in 23 minutes.

Gantz: We will appoint new State Attorney

Gantz: We will move forward with State Attorney appointment, and will work on appointment of permanent Police Commissioner

Heated exchange between Netanyahu, Gantz in Corona Cabinet

Gantz: We're driving the public crazy. Netanyahu: Don't tell me what is or isn't crazy.

The test of Benny Gantz

Will the DM again postpone applying law passed by predecessor Naftali Bennett to curb terrorists' salaries?

Coronavirus carrier coughs at police checkpoint

Bnei Brak coronavirus carrier questioned at checkpoint and admitted being carrier; he was fined for breach of isolation and sent home.

'I ask you - do not lend your hand to division and hatred'

Ahead of Yom Kippur, Defense Minister calls for unity in the fight against the coronavirus.

Gantz: We won't let government ban demonstrations

Defense Minister vows Blue and White will prevent government from using emergency powers to ban demonstrations during pandemic.

Science and Technology Minister resigns, then changes mind

Science and Technology Minister Izhar Shay announces resignation over lockdown, then backtracks after meeting with Gantz.

Gantz: We are fighting for our lives

Defense Minister calls on public to obey new lockdown restrictions, including on prayers and demonstrations.

Gantz, US Defense Secretary discuss Israel's military edge

Defense Minister Benny Gantz meets US Secretary of Defense Mark Esper at the Pentagon.

Defense Minister meets Kushner, discuss 'additional accords'

Gantz at conclusion of Kushner meeting: 'We'll work in partnership to further regional stability through normalization with more countries.'

Gantz takes off for quick trip to US

Defense Ministry will meet with US Secretary of Defense Mark Esper and other senior administration officials.

Gantz affixes new mezuzah at his home

Hours before his departure for Washington, Defense Minister affixes mezuzah with help of Chabad emissary in Rosh HaAyin.

Benny Gantz heads to Washington

Defense Minister Benny Gantz to fly to Washington Monday for meetings with top US military brass as UAE presses US on sale of F-35 fighters.

IDF forces to be deployed in 30 localities

Defense Minister holds situational assessment ahead of closure of the Alon headquarters before the holidays.

Gantz: COVID-19 will be here through end of 2021

Alternate prime minister warns coronavirus crisis will not be resolved quickly even if a vaccine is developed.

'I do not have to sit there as an extra and applaud'

Defense Minister responds to not being invited to join signing ceremony of peace agreement with the UAE.

Gantz speaks with Bahraini defense minister

Israeli defense minister speaks with his Bahraini counterpart a day before the signing of the Abraham Accords.

Gantz, Bennett, praise Bahrain-Israel agreement

'When Arab neighbors understand that the nation of Israel will never leave, regional stability and peace become possible,' Bennett says.

After a six-month freeze, 5,000 housing units authorized

Likud MK admits: We froze construction to curry favor with the United States

Cabinet: Bodies of terrorists will not be returned

Political-Security Cabinet approves DM Gantz's demand not to return the bodies of terrorists to Gaza or PA-controlled areas.

'Netanyahu's attacks are a slap in the face of the nation'

DM Gantz slams PM Netanyahu, says he 'sees a lot of tricks, it could be Netanyahu will break apart coalition.'