Israeli general and politician (born 1959)
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and war cabinet member Benny Gantz criticised plans by the US to sanction the Israeli army’s Netzah Yehuda battalion ... Show more
Quick Glance: Netanyahu Vows to Fight Sanctions on Army Battalions
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated on April 21 that he would oppose sanctions being imposed on any Israeli military units for alleged rights violations, following reports of Washington planning such a move.
- The United States announced on April 19 a new series of sanctions related to Israeli settlers in the West Bank, signaling growing frustration with Netanyahu's policies, who relies on settler parties for his coalition government.
- War Cabinet Minister Benny Gantz, a former Chief of Armed Forces and centrist, mentioned in a statement on April 21 that he had spoken with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, urging him to reconsider the issue.
- Blinken mentioned on April 19 that he had made 'determinations' regarding accusations of Israel violating a set of US laws prohibiting military assistance to individuals or security force units committing gross human rights violations.
Netanyahu: Absurd for US to sanction IDF soldiers as they fight terror: “At a time when our soldiers are fighting terrorist monsters, the intention to sanction a ...
jpost.com/israel-news/article-798048
Should Israel launch an immediate retaliatory attack on Iran? Lawmakers are divided
timesofisrael.com/should-israel-launch-an-immediate-retaliatory-attack-on-iran-lawmakers-are-divided/
Netanyahu: Israel to increase military pressure on Hamas to 'free hostages and win'
haaretz.com/israel-news/2024-04-21/ty-article-live/palestinian-killed-in-clashes-with-settlers-and-soldiers-in-west-bank/0000018e-fe95-de5a-a9ef-fffd67950000
Israeli War Cabinet’s Benny Gantz Vows To Make Iran ‘Exact The Price’ For Attack: Gantz appeared to caution against immediate retaliation for Iran's overnight ...
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Benny Gantz leads in preference for Israeli PM, Netanyahu not far behind: Survey
wionews.com/world/benny-gantz-leads-in-preference-for-israeli-pm-netanyahu-not-far-behind-survey-713346
A team of bitter rivals is making Israel’s most crucial war decisions: Israel’s powerful war cabinet was formed hastily after the Oct. 7 attacks ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/04/20/israel-war-cabinet-iran-netanyahu-gallant-gantz/
Ministers Gantz, Eizenkot wanted immediate counterattack on Iran - report: The Prime Minister’s Office denied this report, calling it “the opposite of the truth ...
jpost.com/israel-hamas-war/article-797082
Poll: Netanyahu bloc reaches 51 seats, Gantz's lead narrows as he stays in wartime coalition
haaretz.com/israel-news/2024-04-22/ty-article/poll-netanyahu-bloc-gets-51-seats-gantzs-lead-narrows-as-he-stays-in-wartime-coalition/0000018f-03a6-d224-a9cf-07f732b40000
How matters both domestic and international are shaping Israel’s response to Iran’s attack, say analysts www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/18/israels-response-to-iran-and-the-factors-shaping-it
Israel presses the U.S. to reconsider sanctions against IDF battalion: Israeli officials said they are highly concerned it could lead to more sanctions on other ...
axios.com/2024/04/21/us-israel-reconsider-sanctions-idf
Likud regains some ground, Gantz maintains lead in new poll: On opposite sides of the political spectrum, both Religious Zionism and the Labor Party have slipped ...
jpost.com/israel-news/politics-and-diplomacy/article-796670
Israel’s war cabinet minister Benny Gantz has claimed without proof that Palestinian resistance group Hamas has been defeated militarily and the Israeli army ... Show more
Iran's attack: Israel's options for retaliation: Iran's attack on Israel has swept away the old rules of the game of confrontation. Israel must now decide how to ...
faz.net/aktuell/politik/ausland/irans-angriff-israels-optionen-fuer-vergeltung-19655487.html
All that remains for Netanyahu is to buy more time at a great cost to Israel: Even after October 7, and with a majority of the public seemingly desperate to be ...
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Poll: 71% think Netanyahu should resign either immediately or right after war: Surveys by two top news outlets find half of Israelis want early elections ...
timesofisrael.com/poll-71-think-netanyahu-should-resign-either-immediately-or-right-after-war/
Israel minister says ‘Hamas is defeated’ but war will continue: Israeli war cabinet member Benny Gantz said Wednesday that “Hamas is defeated” as fighting raged ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2024/04/10/israel-minister-says-hamas-is-defeated-but-war-will-continue
Despite mounting pressures, Netanyahu shows no signs of losing his grip on power: Benjamin Netanyahu’s week began with the chants of protesters demanding a ...
cnn.com/2024/04/05/middleeast/netanyahu-israel-grip-on-power-intl/
Israeli minister Gantz says Lebanese front close to 'moment of truth': Remarks from member of war cabinet come after intensification of attacks by Hezbollah
thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2024/04/21/israeli-minister-gantz-says-lebanese-front-close-to-moment-of-truth/
The countdown to Israel's next elections has begun: Even if Benny Gantz hasn't yet decided what to do, the ball is rolling and the dynamics of the seething ...
haaretz.com/israel-news/2024-04-05/ty-article/.premium/countdown-to-elections/0000018e-aa6b-ddd5-a7ef-afebc00d0000
#WIONFineprint | Cabinet ministers Benny Gantz and Ben Gvir accused each other of damaging Israeli security
This comes after reports that suggest the US may sanction ... Show more wionews.com/videos
US Sanctions: National Religious Unity Becomes a Danger to Israel's Security: With possible sanctions for an ultra-Orthodox battalion, the USA is making the dark ...
zeit.de/politik/ausland/2024-04/us-sanktionen-israel-bataillon-armee-nahostkrieg
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US to impose sanctions on IDF unit for violations in West BankNew flash point between Israel and USA?
Crispino Nunes talks to Scott Lucas, Professor ... Show more wionews.com/videos #IsraelHamasWar #IranIsrael
Israel's Gantz vows to form regional alliance, timely response to Iran: Confrontation between Israel and Iran 'not over yet,' says member of war cabinet
yenisafak.com/en/world/israels-gantz-vows-to-form-regional-alliance-timely-response-to-iran-3681272
Attack on Iran: Why the situation remains dangerous: After the attack on an Iranian military base, it appears that the shadow war between Israel and Iran has ...
zeit.de/politik/ausland/2024-04/angriff-iran-israel-atomwaffen-nahostkrieg
Paid articlePaid Israeli war cabinet divided over scale, timing of attack on Iran: ‘There is consensus on the necessity of responding to the Iranian attack, but disagreements ...
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Israeli War Cabinet Minister Benny Gantz recently discussed with German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock the critical need for an international coalition ... Show more #Gantz #Germany #ForeignMinister #Iran #Aggression #Israel #Attack #Security #Diplomacy
Israeli war cabinet concludes meeting on ways to respond to Iran: Prime Minister Netanyahu, Defense Minister Gallant, and member Gantz authorized to determine ...
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Paid articlePaid Israeli cabinet grants Netanyahu, Gallant, Gantz authority to decide response to Iranian attack
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Netanyahu’s Main Rival Benny Gantz Calls for September Elections in Israel: Israeli war cabinet member Benny Gantz has called for early elections to be held in ...
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Netanyahu’s Main Rival Benny Gantz Calls for September Elections in Israel: Israeli war cabinet member Benny Gantz has called for early elections to be held in ...
democracynow.org/2024/4/4/headlines/netanyahus_main_rival_benny_gantz_calls_for_september_elections_in_israel
War in the Middle East: Biden calls for immediate action to protect civilians: US President Biden has called on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to take ...
focus.de/politik/ausland/krieg-im-nahen-osten-bericht-armee-vermutete-terrorist-in-gaza-hilfskonvoi_id_220048976.html
Daily Briefing April 4: Day 181 – Israel braces for possible retaliatory Iran strike
timesofisrael.com/daily-briefing-april-4-day-181-israel-braces-for-possible-retaliatory-iran-strike/
Gantz: We’ll leave the coalition if Netanyahu’s Haredi draft bill passes: * * *
timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/gantz-well-leave-the-coalition-if-netanyahus-haredi-draft-bill-passes/
Israeli minister quits Netanyahu's unity government, saying he was sidelined: A veteran Israeli minister who joined Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's emergency ...
reuters.com/world/middle-east/israeli-minister-quits-netanyahus-unity-government-saying-he-was-sidelined-2024-03-25/
Military draft bill creates rift in Israeli government: A member of Israel's war cabinet said on Sunday he would quit the national emergency government should ...
reuters.com/world/middle-east/military-draft-bill-creates-rift-israeli-government-2024-03-24/
Gideon Sa’ar quits coalition after Netanyahu fails to appoint him to war cabinet: 2 weeks after splitting with Gantz, minister leaves government ...
timesofisrael.com/gideon-saar-quits-coalition-after-netanyahu-fails-to-appoint-him-to-war-cabinet/
Netanyahu faces pressure at home and abroad, from foes and friends
nytimes.com/2024/04/04/world/middleeast/netanyahu-israel-gaza.html
Blinken forced to drive to Brussels after mechanical issue with Boeing jet: He got stuck in Switzerland earlier this year because of a malfunction with a Boeing ...
axios.com/2024/04/03/antony-blinken-brussels-mechanical-issue-boeing-jet-drive
The sensible wing of Israel's government must push for a hostage deal: The Hostages Held by Hamas Have No Time Left. Some Have Been Killed Since the Previous ...
haaretz.com/opinion/editorial/2024-03-17/ty-article-opinion/the-sensible-wing-of-israels-government-must-push-for-a-hostage-deal/0000018e-490c-d2fb-a7de-f9fff8050000
Would Netanyahu's departure change Israel's policy toward Gaza?: As calls for the exit of Israel's prime minister grow louder, it's important ...
trtworld.com/opinion/would-netanyahus-departure-change-israels-policy-toward-gaza-17425447
Quick Glance: Biden-Netanyahu Call on Gaza Crisis
- President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu discussed the growing divide between allies regarding the food crisis in Gaza and the war.
- Biden supported Schumer's criticism of Netanyahu's conduct in a speech, but did not explicitly endorse a new election in Israel.
- The USA criticized Netanyahu's plan for an operation in Rafah without adequate protection for innocent Palestinian civilians.
- The UN World Food Program warned of an imminent famine in Gaza, stating that further war escalation could push half of the population to the brink of starvation.
The world frets over Netanyahu's plans but misses the point: Rafah is just part of his campaign
haaretz.com/israel-news/2024-03-22/ty-article/.premium/the-world-frets-over-netanyahus-plans-but-misses-the-point-rafah-is-part-of-his-campaign/0000018e-62a2-d541-a78e-ffeb99370000
Biden’s rift with Netanyahu grows wider: This week in Washington, the growing tensions between the White House and Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu are coming to the ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/03/05/biden-netanyahu-gantz/
Sa’ar splits from Gantz’s National Unity party, demands seat in war cabinet: 'Our voice, the voice of the statesmanlike right, is more essential today than ever ...
timesofisrael.com/saar-splits-from-gantzs-national-unity-party-demands-seat-in-war-cabinet/
We’re living in the most worrying period for Jews since World War II: And there's rarely been a time when Israel's existence, imperiled from without ...
timesofisrael.com/were-living-in-the-most-worrying-period-for-jews-since-world-war-ii/
Quick Glance: The Most Concerning Time for Jews Since World War II
- Antisemitism is rising globally.
- Jews are more cautious about publicly identifying as Jews.
- The increasing hostility towards Jews is felt globally.
- Israel's existence is imperiled and critically necessary.
Netanyahu’s office exposed Gantz to possible prosecution and arrest in Britain – report
jpost.com/israel-news/benjamin-netanyahu/article-790909
Defense independence impossible without the US - opinion: Israel should not think that it can just break away from the US or dictate to Washington the way things ...
jpost.com/opinion/article-790894
Majority of Jewish Israelis believe Gantz should remain in government - poll: Although Netanyahu will still enjoy a majority in Israel's parliament if ...
jpost.com/israel-news/politics-and-diplomacy/article-791203
Israel out of Cairo talks, IDF expands offensive in Gaza's Khan Yunis: Hamas refuses to list living hostages, putting ceasefire deal at risk of collapse • ...
jpost.com/israel-hamas-war/2024-03-03/live-updates-789911
Britain will warn Israel that its patience is running thin over the ‘dreadful suffering’ in Gaza, where a lack of aid is leading people to die of hunger ... Show more reut.rs/4aiXBrZ
Israel: Wartime Cabinet rattled by a dispute between Netanyahu and his top rival: An Israeli official says a top Cabinet minister's trip to Washington has ...
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Quick Glance: Israel's Leadership Unsettled: Netanyahu and Rival's Dispute
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rebukes a top Cabinet minister for talks in Washington.
- Benny Gantz's trip signifies internal tensions in Israel's leadership.
- Gantz strengthens ties with the US and advocates for the release of Israeli hostages.
- Talks in Egypt about cease-fire before Ramadan start.
Israeli war cabinet member Benny Gantz meets UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and other officials as rising anti-Israel sentiments rise up into parliament
Former leader of Hostages Forum Ronen Tzur considering running in next election: "I do not rule out the possibility of running as part of a list that will ...
jpost.com/israel-news/article-792683
PM’s refusal to help with security for Gantz’s UK trip risked legal incident, including his potential arrest — TV report
timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/pms-refusal-to-help-with-gantzs-uk-trip-risked-international-legal-incident-report/
David Cameron: The UK is losing patience on lack of humanitarian aid to Gaza: In this six-hour foreign affairs discussion, in addition to the topic of the war in ...
jpost.com/international/article-790413
PM told UK embassy not to help with Gantz’s trip in any way, including security — TV
timesofisrael.com/pm-told-uk-embassy-not-to-help-with-gantzs-trip-in-any-way-including-security-tv/
50% of right-wing Israelis believe early elections should be called - poll: The poll found strong support for the establishment of a state commission of inquiry ...
jpost.com/israel-news/politics-and-diplomacy/article-791656
Biden aides to Gantz: Gaza aid convoy disaster shows need for viable post-war plans
timesofisrael.com/biden-aides-to-gantz-gaza-aid-convoy-disaster-shows-need-for-viable-post-war-plans/
Washington welcomes Benny Gantz: Netanyahu rival travels to the USA: As cracks appear in the Israeli leadership, there are new obstacles to negotiations for the ...
spiegel.de/ausland/netanyahu-rivale-benny-gantz-reist-in-die-usa-neue-huerden-fuer-geisel-verhandlungen-a-66b3b709-52fc-4cf6-943c-63978f503d68
Biden officials deliver a tough message on Gaza to Netanyahu’s chief political foe | CNN Politics
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Netanyahu Blocks Support for Minister Gantz's U.S. VisitIsrael Hayom's diplomatic correspondent, Ariel Kahana, and i24NEWS' Calev Ben-David discuss
Netanyahu said fuming over upcoming Gantz trip to US planned without his approval
timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-said-fuming-over-upcoming-gantz-trip-to-us-planned-without-his-approval/
Gantz arrives in Washington as senior US envoy heads for meetings in Israel, Lebanon
timesofisrael.com/liveblog-march-3-2024/
Gantz to meet VP Harris in Washington amid US-Israel tensions: Amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war and rising tensions with the US, Minister Benny Gantz will visit ...
jpost.com/israel-hamas-war/article-789896
Blinken meets with Israel’s Gantz, as cease-fire negotiations continue: With cease-fire talks in Cairo ongoing, Hamas said it has presented its stance and “the ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/03/05/israel-hamas-war-news-gaza-palestine/
Quick Glance: Hostage Crisis: Israel's Dilemma and Hamas' Path to Victory
- Israel has killed thousands of Hamas fighters and caused destruction in Gaza, facing a dilemma that will determine the conflict's outcome.
- Netanyahu denies a dilemma, aiming to destroy Hamas and free the hostages, but a compromise could mean a militant victory.
- Hamas holds hostages as bargaining chips, while Israel is torn between the captives and military success.
- A potential solution involves Israel releasing hostages in exchange for a Gaza withdrawal, with Hamas retaining control and potentially celebrating a costly victory.
#Israeli Prime Minister #BenjaminNetanyahu ’s main rival Benny Gantz, who is also part of his war cabinet, has called for early elections amid unprecedented protests in the ... Show more #Gaza #WATCH
🔴 LIVE DAY 149 #Israel #Palestine - A Hamas delegation arrives in Cairo, saying a ceasefire may be reached 'within 24 to 48 hours' if Israel accepts its demands
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Israel-Palestine live: US vice president calls for ‘immediate’ six-week ceasefire
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GAZA LIVE BLOG: Netanyahu Sidelines Gantz | New Massacres in Gaza | Israeli Minister: No Alternative to Invading Rafah – Day 165
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Can Biden depend on these two Israeli politicians to be his allies?: Benny Gantz and Gadi Eisenkot joined Israel's war cabinet and busied themselves mitigating ...
haaretz.com/israel-news/2024-02-27/ty-article/.premium/can-biden-depend-on-these-two-israeli-politicians-to-be-his-allies/0000018d-eacb-d7f4-a3dd-eecfb42b0000
IDF's October 7 probe looks to the past: Will it implicate Benjamin Netanyahu?
jpost.com/israel-hamas-war/article-790771
British PM Rishi Sunak attends Gantz’s meeting with UK national security adviser: * * *
timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/british-pm-rishi-sunak-attends-meeting-with-gantz-uk-national-security-adviser/
Liberman calls for election for first time since October 7: The level of distrust and political maneuvering meant that "the government has exhausted its ...
jpost.com/israel-news/politics-and-diplomacy/article-789959
Gantz sees signs of progress on hostage deal, warns of looming Rafah op during Ramadan
timesofisrael.com/gantz-sees-signs-of-progress-on-hostage-deal-warns-of-looming-rafah-op-during-ramadan/
Daily Briefing Mar 5: Day 151 – Where is world outcry after UN finds hostages are raped?
timesofisrael.com/daily-briefing-mar-5-day-151-where-is-world-outcry-after-un-finds-hostages-are-raped/
War in the Middle East: The most difficult phase of the war begins for Israel: Israel has been fighting Hamas in Gaza for six months. But for Benjamin Netanyahu ...
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Quick Glance: Israel’s Military Recovers Hostage's Body in Gaza Amid Cease-Fire Talks
- Israel's military found the body of a 47-year-old farmer held hostage in Gaza.
- The discovery renewed pressure on Israel's government to secure the release of hostages.
- The U.N. warned of an imminent shameful famine in Gaza.
- The destruction of hospitals in Gaza has severely impacted the health system.
Tensions in Israel war cabinet as Gaza conflict rages on: Israel’s war cabinet, seen as a symbol of national unity in the war against Hamas ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2024/03/07/Tensions-in-Israel-war-cabinet-as-Gaza-conflict-rages-on-
Gantz, Eisenkot present plan to expand draft to Haredim, Arabs: ‘Majority must serve’
timesofisrael.com/gantz-eisenkot-present-plan-to-expand-draft-to-haredim-arabs-majority-must-serve/
Kamala Harris calls for ceasefire, says "people in Gaza are starving": "Too many innocent Palestinians have been killed."
axios.com/2024/03/03/kamala-harris-calls-ceasefire-deal-gaza-starving
Quick Glance: Kamala Harris Calls for Immediate Ceasefire in Gaza and More Aid
- US Vice President Kamala Harris calls for an "immediate ceasefire" in Gaza and urges the Israeli government to increase the flow of aid without excuses.
- Harris emphasizes that a six-week ceasefire would free Israeli hostages and deliver significant aid to the war-torn Palestinian territory.
- She describes the conditions as "inhumane" and a "humanitarian catastrophe," urging Israel to boost aid flow as people are "starving."
- Harris pushes for agreement, stating that Hamas needs to agree to the proposed deal to achieve a ceasefire.
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