Benny Gantz
IsraelpoliticianMaleb. 19693.1Global Dominance: 0.01%Benny Gantz is a prominent Israeli politician and former Chief of Staff of the Israel Defense Forces. He is known for leading the centrist Blue and White party and has served as Israel's Minister of Defense. Gantz has often positioned himself as a political rival to Benjamin Netanyahu and has advocated for security and peace negotiations within the complex Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
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Benny Gantz was seen as a 'mami' for the voters of the change bloc.
מאמי לאומי, קווים לדמותוIsrael· 2026-06-23
Benny Gantz is mentioned in relation to political agreements during the early stages of the war.
הכנסת תסביר למה לא לבטל את הבחירה בראבילו למבקרIsrael· 2026-06-22
Gantz described the emerging agreement with Iran as a strategic failure.
Sem lugar à mesa nas negociações, Israel promete ser desafio a acordo entre Irã e EUA
Brazil· 2026-06-19
Benny Gantz was involved in political agreements during Netanyahu's government.
מועמדי מבקר המדינה בשיחות שכנוע אחרונותIsrael· 2026-06-03
Benny Gantz is a former Chief of Staff of the Israel Defense Forces and a political rival of Netanyahu.
4 שעות לתחילת הטבח, נתניהו והרמטכ"ל הלוי עדיין לא דיברוIsrael· 2026-05-30
Benny Gantz shared personal details about his wife's Alzheimer's diagnosis during an interview.
הרבה אמפתיה, קצת חשיפות, כל כך מעט אומץIsrael· 2026-05-29
Benny Gantz is criticized for running a campaign that excludes Arab participation.
"אם לא תהיה שותפות יהודית-ערבית, נקבל ממשלת ימין לנצח"Israel· 2026-02-27
Gantz is noted as part of the opposition, though his effectiveness is questioned.
נתניהו בא עם כל החבילהIsrael· 2026-02-23
Gantz was separated from Eisenkot and is part of the ongoing political struggle.
באים לתקן אך מתעקשים להרוסIsrael· 2026-02-18
Chairman of Blue and White Benny Gantz condemned the violent events in Bnei Brak.
כאוס ועימותים בבני ברק: חיילות הוברחו בריצהIsrael· 2026-02-15
Benny Gantz shared that the hostage deal in January 2025 was one of the hardest moments for the families involved.
סגירת המעגל של משפחות החטופים בשער הנגבIsrael· 2026-02-15
Benny Gantz is mentioned as a former Chief of Staff who opposed the assassination of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar.
נתניהו "הזהיר", מערכת הביטחון "טעתה": הציטוטים הסלקטיבייםIsrael· 2026-02-06
Gantz's opposition to certain military actions was highlighted in the article.
"נתניהו משקר ומשסה. הנה העובדות"Israel· 2026-02-05
Gantz was referenced in discussions about military strategies and security.
רה"מ חשף את תשובתו למבקIsrael· 2026-02-05
Gantz is the Israeli Minister of Defense and participated in a situation assessment meeting.
"התרחיש הגרוע" לישראל והאזהרה לארה"ב: "בלי תקיפה באיראןIsrael· 2026-02-01
Benny Gantz is mentioned as a potential political partner in discussions about government formation.
"כולם רואים שנתניהו משקר לציבור החרדי"Israel· 2026-01-31
Benny Gantz criticized the lack of condemnation for Mordechai David's actions against Aharon Barak.
פעיל הימין מרדכי דוד חסם את רכבו של אהרן ברקIsrael· 2026-01-29
Benny Gantz is a former Chief of Staff of the Israel Defense Forces who was criticized by Netanyahu during the 2019 election campaign.
קו אדום בבייס: הריאיון שהביך את נתניהוIsrael· 2026-01-29
Benny Gantz is a former army chief and a significant player in the opposition against Netanyahu.
Fractured Israeli opposition attempts unity to defeat Netanyahu – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-01-25
Benny Gantz is mentioned as a member of the current opposition in the Knesset.
לאן נעלמה האופוזיציה?Israel· 2026-01-25
Benny Gantz is seen as a unifying figure who has the potential to attract moderate right-wing voters.
האזהרה של ליברמן מפני סכנות השבטיות הישראליתIsrael· 2026-01-18
Gantz is attempting to reposition himself politically to appeal to voters disillusioned with ongoing conflicts.
זבנג וגמרנוIsrael· 2026-01-18
Benny Gantz is a former Israeli politician who has commented on the hostage crisis.
ההתכתבויות בלשכת נתניהו אחרי רצח 6 החטופיםIsrael· 2026-01-15
Benny Gantz is involved in discussions with Hili Trooper regarding the future of their party.
חילי טרופר שוקל לפרוש מכחול-לבןIsrael· 2026-01-11
Benny Gantz commented on the decision to close Galatz, suggesting it may be part of a campaign against media outlets.
הממשלה אישרה את הצעת שר הביטחון כ"ץ לסגירת גלי צה"לIsrael· 2025-12-22
Benny Gantz was mentioned in a leaked conversation where he was referred to negatively.
פרטים אישיים, מתקפות על חבריו למחנהIsrael· 2025-12-18
Benny Gantz is referenced as a potential player in the political arena but is not expected to significantly impact the elections.
הכיפה והכאפייה: המפתחות לניצחון הדמוקרטיהIsrael· 2025-12-17
Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz also commented on the operation against Ra'ad Sa'ad.
ההודעה לארה"ב הועברה אחרי 20 דקותIsrael· 2025-12-13
Benny Gantz is mentioned as the former Chief of Staff who resigned following the publication of investigations.
עימות נוסף בין שר הביטחון כ"ץ לרמטכ"ל זמיר: "לא נענה לפנייתי"Israel· 2025-12-07
Benny Gantz is referenced as a former Chief of Staff who had interactions with the Goldin family regarding Hadar.
"זה מתחיל מבנימין נתניהו, אבל גם לפיד, בנט וליברמן הפקירו את הדר"Israel· 2025-12-06
