Benny Gantz:
Hamas uses international pressure as negotiation leverage
Gantz warns international pressure on Israel aids Hamas, undermines hostage deal prospects; calls for unified stance against terrorists.
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Gantz warns international pressure on Israel aids Hamas, undermines hostage deal prospects; calls for unified stance against terrorists.
MK Benny Gantz defends Israel’s humanitarian efforts in Gaza, accuses UNRWA of spreading falsehoods and aiding Hamas influence over aid distribution.
MK Gadi Eisenkot, who announced his departure from the National Unity Party and his split from Benny Gantz, holds a press conference to explain his decision.
Kahana, who joined National Unity alongside Eisenkot, departs the party amid talks with Bennett and speculation over a new right-leaning political alliance.
MK Gadi Eisenkot informs Benny Gantz of his departure from the National Unity Party and the Knesset. Both emphasize ongoing cooperation. Gantz: "Significant ideological differences have emerged."
Benny Gantz issues a statement following a security briefing with the Prime Minister: "We are nearing the decisive stages of Iran’s nuclear project - we must not stop."
Benny Gantz, Chairman of Israel's National Unity Party, and the former Minister of Defense, speaks to CNN following Israel’s attack on Iran.
National Unity party announces that it will take a series of steps in the coming months, including elections for the party leadership. This follows a demand raised by MK Eisenkot.
Meeting held at the Rebbe’s home in New Square lasted 40 minutes and was kept confidential at the request of the Hassidic court.
At the Jerusalem Conference in NYC, National Unity Party chairman Benny Gantz calls on Israel and the world to act urgently to free the remaining hostages held by Hamas.
Chairman of the National Unity Party responds to shooting attack in Samaria: "Against this murderous terror, we must act with strength and determination." Netanyahu: “A horrific attack, we will settle the score with the terrorists.”
MK Benny Gantz spoke in Ofra today and declared that Israel needed to maintain control of all the land it has taken since the war broke out.
National Unity Party chairman abstains from opposing the appointment of Eli Sharvit as ISA Director, but said that Netanyahu needed to wait for the Supreme Court to hear the petitions against Bar's dissmissal.
Negev and Galilee Minister Itshak Waserlauf slams opposition MKs Benny Gantz, Yair Lapid, for calling for rebellion and attempting coup in undemocratic fashion.
National Unity party leader says extremists are just as dangerous on all sides of the political spectrum after he was heckled and called a traitor at a protest against the dismissal of ISA chief Ronen Bar.
National Unity Chairman MK Benny Gantz surprised MK Almog Cohen (Otzma Yehudit) Mishloach Manot (Purim gifts) in honor of Purim. 'Despite us not agreeing on anything'
Arutz Sheva-Israel National News has learned that MK Benny Gantz and members of the National Unity party, with the exception of MK Matan Kahana, are refusing to sign the initiative to oust MK Ayman Odeh.
Former Defense Minister claims that the military pressure exerted by the defense establishment was not translated into diplomatic achievements, partly due to changes in leadership.
Benny Gantz, chair of the National Unity party, praised President Trump's statements on Gaza's future and security of Israel and the region.
The haredi political parties announced that they will only support the full judicial reform deal reached by the Foreign and Justice Ministers if the Draft Law enshrining haredi exemptions from military service is passed.
29-year-old suspect accused of photographing area near home of MK Benny Gantz, setting multiple vehicles on fire, and writing graffiti with name of Iranian spy operation.
National Unity party chairman echoes Mossad chief's call for Israel to strike Iran rather than only retaliate against the Houthis for their recent ballistic missile attacks.
Prime Minister Netanyahu's staff have denounced the accusations that he is deliberately hampering a hostage deal.
National Unity leader Benny Gantz criticized the Prime Minister as trying to prevent a hostage deal for political reasons.
'Renewing discussions on parts of the judicial reform is playing into the enemies' hands,' says Chairman of the National Unity party, MK Benny Gantz.
Kan 11 News poll finds that Netanyahu would gain significant strength, both in the seat count of the Likud and in the size of his political bloc, even if Bennett enters the race.
Likud and National Unity parties spar after former Shin Bet chief Yoram Cohen criticizes Netanyahu's conduct.
'Whenever Hezbollah raises its head, we must forcefully cut it down,' says head of the National Unity party on the ceasefire.
National Unity Party Chairman MK Benny Gantz says that for Israelis to be able to return to northern Israel, southern Lebanon must have a policy similar to that in Area A.
Opposition leaders made a statement to the media following Netanyahu's decision to dismiss the Defense Minister | Lapid appealed to the coalition: 'Do not support Gallant's dismissal'
Gantz: 'While a case of breaking the law is being investigated in PM's office, he is busy neutralizing the gatekeepers' | Lieberman calls to attack Iran: 'Strike first.'
MK Gideon Sa'ar slams left-wing MKs, notes, 'offensive in Lebanon, Hassan Nasrallah's elimination, strikes in Iran, and Yahya Sinwar's elimination - all happened only after Benny Gantz and Gadi Eisenkot quit.'
New poll finds that Prime Minister Netanyahu leads on the question of suitability for the role of Prime Minister, but the coalition he leads does not reach 61 seats.
National Unity party leader says 'No attempt to distort or hide reality' will change fact that Jerusalem is the Jewish people's eternal capital after CBS senior director Mark Memmott instructs employees to never admit Jerusalem is part of Israel.
National Unity Party leader says a unity govt. cannot work with a govt. that creates a "discord of hatred" against its critics.
“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.
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.
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.
Chairman of National Unity Party, MK Benny Gantz, condemns attacks against PM, but criticizes him: 'He has lost his way.'
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.
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.'
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 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.'
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.
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.'
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.
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.
Israeli politicians from across the spectrum thanked Biden for his support for Israel, after he announced that he would withdraw from the presidential race.
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.
‘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,
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
National Unity party leader explains decision to leave the government, accuses Netanyahu of preventing hostage deal for political reasons.
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.'
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.'
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.
Bibi now is on trial. They no longer are in his way, and he cannot blame them for obstructing him. Opinion.