Benny Gantz

Israel hopes for anti-Iran coalition in Middle East

Israel hopes for anti-Iran coalition in Middle East

Member of Israel's war cabinet Benny Gantz is hoping for the formation of a regional coalition to counter Iran. "We will build a regional coalition and exact the price from Iran in the fashion and timing that is …

Holding early elections proposed in Israel

Holding early elections proposed in Israel

Member of Israel's war Cabinet Benny Gantz called for new elections in September, saying it would bolster the country's international credibility and reduce tensions within Israel's deeply polarized society. Gantz …

Israel reveals when it launches Rafah attack

Israel reveals when it launches Rafah attack

Israel will launch a ground offensive on the Gaza city of Rafah unless hostages still held by Hamas are released by the start of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan on March 10, member of the Israeli war cabinet Benny Gantz said. …

"Netanyahu demolishing Israel's security system"

"Netanyahu demolishing Israel's security system"

National Unity party leader and former Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz, who is engaged in negotiations with the opposition over the judicial reform, has been calling on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to reinstate Yoav Gallant to his …

Israeli PM ready for talks with opposition

Israeli PM ready for talks with opposition

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told National Unity Party head Benny Gantz that his "door is open” and to "come now" to discuss the judicial reform. Netanyahu spoke just after Gantz met with his Knesset …

Israel says it has capability to strike Iran

Israel says it has capability to strike Iran

Israel's outgoing Defense Minister Benny Gantz said that Israel has the capability to conduct a military operation against Iran’s nuclear facilities. Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, who replaced Benjamin Netanyahu …

Erdoğan meets with Israeli Defense Minister

Erdoğan meets with Israeli Defense Minister

On Thursday, October 27, a meeting was held in Ankara between Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz. The Turkish leader received the Israeli Defense Minister at the Presidential Complex. The …

Turkey and Israel normalize defense ties

Turkey and Israel normalize defense ties

Israel’s defense minister Benny Gantz became the first top defense official from his country to visit Turkey in 12 years Thursday as the two nations take steps to normalize their strained ties. Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar …

Gantz to meet Erdogan during landmark Ankara trip Thursday

Gantz to meet Erdogan during landmark Ankara trip Thursday

Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz will meet with Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the presidential residence in Ankara, his office said Thursday. Gantz landed in the Turkish capital Wednesday evening for the first official trip …

Turkey, Israel eager to deepen defense ties

Turkey, Israel eager to deepen defense ties

Turkey and Israel are poised to forge closer ties on various fronts, including military cooperation. For an official visit to meet his Turkish counterpart Hulusi Akar, Israel’s Defence Minister Benny Gantz is due in Turkey on …

Ilham Aliyev and Benjamin Gantz review issues of military co-op

Ilham Aliyev and Benjamin Gantz review issues of military co-op

President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has received Minister of Defense of Israel Benjamin Gantz. The sides exchanged views on the long-term military-technical cooperation between the two countries and prospects in this …

Israeli defense minister nominates new army chief

Israeli defense minister nominates new army chief

Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz has nominated Maj. Gen. Herzi Halevi as the country’s next army chief, his office said. The nomination of Halevi, who serves as deputy to outgoing Chief of General Staff Aviv Kohavi, will be …

Israel continues operation in Gaza Strip

Israel continues operation in Gaza Strip

Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz announced the continuation of the operation against Islamic Jihad after assessing the situation together with the heads of law enforcement agencies, the press service of the ministry reports. …

Palestinian president meets with Israeli defence minister

Palestinian president meets with Israeli defence minister

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Israeli Defence Minister Benny Gantz held a rare meeting in an effort to calm tensions and coordinate on security days before U.S. President Joe Biden's first visit to the region. Gantz said …

Defense Minister: Iranian ships patrolled Red Sea

Defense Minister: Iranian ships patrolled Red Sea

Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz said Iranian warships had been patrolling the Red Sea in recent months. "Today we can confirm that Iran is methodically entrenching itself in the Red Sea, and its warships …