Benny Gantz
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Benny Gantz, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Channel 14 Polls Detect Israeli Political Trends Weeks Before Competitors
Channel 14's polls in Israel have consistently identified major political shifts weeks or months before other broadcasters, including the rise of Likud, decline of Benny Gantz, gr…
Israeli Polls Show Unusual Stability Amid Upcoming Elections and Leadership Race
Israel's latest election polls show unprecedented stability in party support, with Likud leading and close competition between Netanyahu and Gantz for prime minister. Bloc seat co…
Likud’s Election Slogan Reveals Doubts About Securing 62 Seats in 2026 Vote
Likud’s 2026 election slogan calls for a broad national government but reveals doubts about winning 62 seats. The party urges opposition cooperation to end the political deadlock…
Liberman Proposes Unified Prime Minister Solution to Opposition Ahead of 2026 Elections
Avigdor Liberman claims to have developed a prime minister solution acceptable to all opposition parties, rejecting independent runs and technical mergers ahead of Israel's 2026 e…
Likud Faces Ethiopian Community Representation Crisis as MK Tsega Melaku Withdraws from Primaries
MK Tsega Melaku withdrew from the Likud primaries, leaving the Ethiopian community without representation on the Likud list. This raises concerns for Netanyahu and the party about…
Minister Nir Barkat Firmly Supports Netanyahu Amid Replacement Claims
Minister Nir Barkat rejects claims he tried to replace Netanyahu, affirming his full support for the Prime Minister in a Channel 7 interview.
Elazar Stern Leaves Yesh Atid and Plans to Resign from Knesset
Elazar Stern, a retired IDF general and longtime Yesh Atid member, announced his departure from the party and plans to resign from the Knesset after 11 years. Previously, he had c…
Kiryat Shmona Faces Political Shift Amid Post-War Recovery Challenges
Nearly two years after ceasefire, only 40% of Kiryat Shmona's residents have returned amid ongoing recovery struggles. Political leaders visit ahead of elections as residents deba…
Former Fire Commissioner Dedi Simchi Says Blue and White Will Withdraw If It Fails to Pass Threshold
Dedi Simchi, second on Benny Gantz's Blue and White list, announced the party will withdraw from the election if it fails to pass the electoral threshold amid poor poll results. R…
Gadi Eizenkot's Yashar Party Surges to 25 Seats, Surpassing Bennett's Yachdut
A recent poll shows Gadi Eizenkot's Yashar party surging to 25 seats, overtaking Naftali Bennett's Yachdut, while Likud remains stable at 21 seats. Other parties hold steady, with…
Internal Rift in Arab Parties Threatens Israel's Anti-Netanyahu Bloc Ahead of Elections
Tensions among Israel's Arab parties threaten to split their vote ahead of elections, risking the anti-Netanyahu bloc's majority. Failed negotiations between Hadash, Ta'al, and Ba…
Israeli Minister Ze'ev Elkin Reveals What Stopped His Professional Chess Career
Israeli Minister Ze'ev Elkin shared how a health issue ended his professional chess ambitions and discussed his early Hebrew studies in the Soviet Union. He also expressed politic…
Amichai Segal Reveals Multiple Offers for Knesset List Spots Ahead of October Elections
Political commentator Amichai Segal revealed he received multiple offers for reserved Knesset list spots from different parties. Ahead of Israel's October elections, he predicted…
Democratic Party Shifts Campaign Strategy Amid Criticism Over Internal Divisions
Israel's Democratic Party, led by Yair Golan, shifts its campaign strategy to a bloc-focused approach after internal criticism and accusations of alienating voters. Candidates wer…
Blue and White MK Alon Schuster Opposes Party Campaign, Urges Removing Netanyahu First
Blue and White MK Alon Schuster criticized his party's campaign, insisting that removing Netanyahu must precede forming any government. His views clash with leader Benny Gantz's a…
Economy Minister Nir Barkat Launches Sharp Attack on Channel 12, Defends Netanyahu Support
Israeli Economy Minister Nir Barkat sharply criticized Channel 12 for a personal campaign against him, denied attempts to oust Netanyahu, and defended expanding foreign workers to…
Likud Minister Eli Cohen Condemns Attempted Coup Against Netanyahu Amid Internal Party Rift
Energy Minister Eli Cohen condemned attempts to oust Prime Minister Netanyahu during wartime, deepening Likud's internal divisions ahead of primaries. Economy Minister Nir Barkat…
Likud Primary Candidate Erez Tadmor Criticizes Former IDF Chief Gadi Eisenkot as Security Risk
Erez Tadmor, running in the Likud primaries, accused former IDF Chief Gadi Eisenkot of endangering Israel's security with his nuclear policy and alleged he sought to surrender to…
New Israeli Parties Risk Losing Votes by Failing to Pass Electoral Threshold in 2026
Ahead of Israel's 26th Knesset elections, new parties risk losing votes by failing to pass the electoral threshold, as seen in 2022 when 418,000 votes were wasted. Experts recomme…
Actress Rotem Abuhav Publicly Endorses MK Hili Tropper Ahead of Elections
Israeli actress Rotem Abuhav publicly endorses MK Hili Tropper, praising his dedication to families affected by conflict. Tropper, a former minister and longtime politician, recen…
Israel's Third Bloc Seeks Balanced Government With Shared Leadership Instead of Single PM
The 'Bloc of Israel' proposes a balanced government with shared ministerial responsibility and collective leadership, challenging the current focus on a single prime minister. It…
Israeli Supreme Court Returns Shaked Yemen Case to State Prosecutor Amid Political Backlash
The Israeli Supreme Court unanimously decided to return the Shaked Yemen investigation to the State Prosecutor, prompting Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich to denounce the ruling…
Former IDF General Warns Successive Chiefs Weakened Army, Undermining Israel's Strategic Strength
Retired IDF Major General Yitzhak Brick criticizes past chiefs for cutting army forces, weakening Israel’s strategic position across Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, and its eastern border…
Gadi Eizenkot's Party Strengthens While Netanyahu's Likud Declines in New Poll
A Channel 13 poll shows Gadi Eizenkot's party leading with 23 seats, surpassing Netanyahu's Likud at 21 seats. Eizenkot leads Netanyahu 47% to 34% in prime minister suitability. T…
Ex-Hi-Tech CEO Mati Gil Joins Naftali Bennett’s Yachd Party Ahead of Elections
Naftali Bennett’s Yachd party has added biotech entrepreneur Mati Gil to its Knesset list ahead of elections, aiming to strengthen its technological and leadership credentials ami…
Ben Gvir Criticizes Likud’s 'Broad National Government' Slogan, Likud Responds Calmly
Itamar Ben Gvir criticized Likud’s campaign slogan suggesting a broad national government including left-leaning figures, warning it would harm right-wing policies. Likud responde…
Otzma Yehudit Condemns Likud Slogan, Accuses Netanyahu of Planning Government with Gadi Eizenkot
Otzma Yehudit criticized Likud's new slogan, accusing Netanyahu of planning a government with Gadi Eizenkot that would halt judicial reforms and empower left-wing figures. The par…
Former Shin Bet Chief Yoram Cohen Calls for Security Detail for Gadi Eisenkot
Yoram Cohen, ex-Shin Bet chief and election candidate, urges security protection for party leader Gadi Eisenkot to uphold democratic institutions, citing past precedents.
Likud Reserves Spot for Oren Dobrovsky to Counter Gantz and Broaden Appeal
Likud reserved a spot for Oren Dobrovsky to strengthen the party and counter Benny Gantz's influence, aiming to attract new voters and moderate its image ahead of elections.
Ashkenazi Dominance Marginalizes Mizrahi Politicians Across Israeli Parties
The article exposes the systemic marginalization of Mizrahi politicians across Israeli parties, highlighting recent Likud primaries and similar patterns in other parties. It argue…
Blue and White MK Michael Biton Meets with Beit Tzioni-Miluanikim Leader Hili Tropper Amid Gantz's Political Crisis
Blue and White MK Michael Biton met with Beit Tzioni-Miluanikim leader Hili Tropper amid Benny Gantz's political struggles to form alliances. Gantz's insistence on leading any joi…
Likud Ministers Secure Safe Seats Amid Intense Primary Battles and Internal Deals
Three Likud ministers received guaranteed spots on the party list amid fierce primary battles and internal deals, raising questions about the motives behind these arrangements. Me…
Political Survival Game Intensifies as Parties Struggle to Pass Israel's Electoral Threshold
Ahead of Israel's 2026 elections, smaller parties like those led by Gilad Erdan and Yuli Edelstein struggle to pass the electoral threshold, employing risky tactics. Polls show Na…
Right-Wing Bloc Holds 62 Seats as Likud Strengthens to 33 in New Poll
A Channel 14 poll shows the right-wing bloc with 62 Knesset seats, Likud rising to 33, and Netanyahu leading as preferred prime minister with 54%.
Most Voters of Zalicha and Gantz Prefer Netanyahu as Prime Minister
A poll shows that most voters of smaller parties, including those supporting Yaron Zalicha and Benny Gantz, prefer Benjamin Netanyahu over Gadi Eizenkot for prime minister, with N…
Netanyahu Holds Strong Lead Over Gadi Eizenkot Among Small Party Voters for Prime Minister
A poll among undecided voters and small party supporters in Israel shows Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu leading Gadi Eizenkot by a wide margin as the preferred prime minister c…
MK Hili Tropper Demands Universal Draft Law as Condition for Joining Any Israeli Government
MK Hili Tropper of the Beit Tzioni party demands a universal draft law as a strict condition for joining any future Israeli government, rejecting coalitions dependent on ultra-Ort…
Bennett's Pursuit of Trooper Threatens to Split New 'Together' Party
Yoaz Hendel and Hili Trooper's newly formed party risks collapse amid poor polls, while Naftali Bennett aggressively seeks Trooper's support to strengthen his joint list with Yair…
Emily Amrussi Endorses New Party Led by Gilad Erdan, Yuli Edelstein, and Aliza Bloch
Emily Amrussi endorses a new Israeli political party led by Gilad Erdan, Yuli Edelstein, and Aliza Bloch, praising their leadership and calling for broad unity across political li…
Retired General Dedi Simchi Voices Concern Over Serving With Yair Golan in Government
Retired Brigadier General Dedi Simchi, now with Benny Gantz's party, expressed deep unease about serving alongside Yair Golan and Arab parties in government, stating he would not…
Yossi Ahimeir Urges Avigdor Lieberman to Consider New Political Path Ahead of 2026 Elections
Yossi Ahimeir writes an open letter to Avigdor Lieberman urging him to reconsider his political strategy ahead of Israel's October 2026 elections. Despite Lieberman's media promin…
Yotam Zamir Warns Israeli Elections Will Shape Hamas Policy
Yotam Zamir warned that Israel's upcoming elections will determine the country's approach to Hamas, praising Netanyahu's firm stance and criticizing vague terms like "disarmament…
Netanyahu's Likud Leads Polls as Center-Right Unions Fail to Pass Threshold
A recent poll shows Netanyahu's Likud leading with 24 seats, overtaking Gadi Eizenkot's Yisra party at 23 seats. Center-right alliances and Blue and White fail to pass the elector…
Netanyahu’s Remarks Against Haredi Draft Dodgers Linked to Attempt to Secure Gilad Erdan’s Knesset Seat
Benjamin Netanyahu’s private remarks against Haredi draft dodgers were linked to an attempt to secure a Knesset seat for Gilad Erdan in Likud, which Erdan rejected. Likud denies t…
Likud Denies Offering Gilad Erdan Protection Amid New Party Launch and Mutual Accusations
After announcing a new party, former Likud leaders Gilad Erdan and Yuli Edelstein faced denials from Likud about offered protections and accusations of vote theft. Erdan rejected…
Four Parties Vie for Right-Center Voters in Israel’s Third Bloc Ahead of Elections
Four Israeli parties known as the "third bloc" are competing to attract right and center-right voters dissatisfied with the current government. Led by figures like Benny Gantz, Hi…
Itamar Ben-Gvir Condemns Yoav Segalovich's Resignation as Plot to Form Government with Ra'am
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir condemned Yoav Segalovich's resignation from Yesh Atid as a left-wing plot to form a government with the Arab party Ra'am. Segalovich su…
Right-Wing Public Support Grows but Coalition Faces Mandate Loss Ahead of Israeli Elections
Following recent conflict, Israeli public opinion has shifted rightward, but the right-wing coalition is losing support due to internal divisions and dissatisfaction with party al…
