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Benny Gantz

Israeli-media coverage mentioning Benny Gantz, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.

Politics24 minutes ago

Israel Sets One-Week Deadline to Update Voter Addresses Ahead of September Elections

Israel’s Ministry of Interior set a September 3 deadline for voters to update their addresses ahead of the 26th Knesset elections. About 15 parties are running, with eight near th…

Politics2 hours ago·2 outlets

Tali Gottlieb Warns Ofop Winter Against Splitting Right-Wing Vote With New Party

Likud MK Tali Gottlieb criticized retired Brigadier General Ofir Winter's reported plan to form a new party, warning it could weaken the right-wing camp and be exploited by left-w…

Politics3 hours ago·6 outlets

Blue and White Lawmaker Ron Ben Moshe Leaves Benny Gantz's Party

MK Yael Ron Ben Moshe leaves the Blue and White party, marking another blow to leader Benny Gantz.

Politics4 hours ago

Israeli Ministers Condemn MK Tzvi Sukkot Over West Bank Monument Vandalism

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar and other political leaders condemned MK Tzvi Sukkot for vandalizing a monument to terrorists in the West Bank, warning his actions risk secu…

Security5 hours ago

Israeli Government Committee Decides Who Receives State Security Protection

Israel’s Ministerial Committee on Shin Bet Affairs, including the Prime Minister and key ministers, determines who receives state security protection. The Shin Bet and a Prime Min…

Israeli Government Committee Decides Who Receives State Security Protection
Politics5 hours ago

Haggai Lover Urges Ofer Winter to Unite Political Blocs and Avoid Narrow Right-Wing Government

Haggai Lover publicly urges Ofer Winter to unite political factions and reject joining a narrow right-wing government during his new party launch, pledging support if Winter commi…

Culture15 hours ago

Documentary Reveals Miki Berkovich's Dementia While Raising Ethical Questions

The documentary "The Secret of Miki" reveals Israeli basketball legend Miki Berkovich's struggle with dementia, highlighting his family's efforts to protect his legacy while raisi…

Health17 hours ago

Miki Berkovich and Families Break Silence on Dementia Challenges in Israel

Miki Berkovich, a renowned Israeli basketball player, has battled dementia privately for over two years before his family publicly revealed his condition in a recent TV documentar…

Miki Berkovich and Families Break Silence on Dementia Challenges in Israel
Politics18 hours ago·3 outlets

Winter’s Party Splits Right-Wing Bloc, Reducing Its Knesset Seats to 49

A poll shows Ofir Winter's independent run could cause the right-wing bloc to fall to 49 Knesset seats by pushing the Religious Zionist Party below the threshold. The current part…

Security18 hours ago

Israeli Attacked by Palestinian Police in West Bank’s Area C Denounces False Police Claims

Israeli Shlomo Rozental was attacked by Palestinian police in West Bank’s Area C while traveling on a road near Jerusalem. He refuted Palestinian claims that he was in Area A or r…

Politics18 hours ago

Majority Support Strong Hamas Strikes and Back Netanyahu on Turkey Threat, Poll Shows

A News 14 poll shows 74% of Israelis support strong military action against Hamas and 53% back Netanyahu's handling of the Turkish threat in Syria. The survey also finds majority…

Politics19 hours ago·2 outlets

Right-Wing Leaders Warn Against Vote Splitting Ahead of 2026 Israeli Elections

Ahead of Israel's 2026 elections, right-wing leaders warn that splitting the vote could cost them government control again, as happened in 2019. They urge unity among factions lik…

Politics20 hours ago·2 outlets

Netanyahu Records Statement on Altalena Discovery, Avoids Photo with National Security Minister Ben Gvir

Prime Minister Netanyahu avoided a joint photo with National Security Minister Ben Gvir, releasing a separate statement on the Altalena discovery. Ben Gvir criticized Netanyahu pu…

Politics21 hours ago

Netanyahu Issues Separate Statement on Altalena Discovery Amid Tension with Minister Ben Gvir

Prime Minister Netanyahu issued a separate statement condemning incitement at the Altalena memorial, emphasizing unity, while tensions surfaced with Minister Ben Gvir over Netanya…

Politics21 hours ago

Netanyahu and Ben Gvir Clash Over Altalena Discovery Amid Political Credit Battle

Prime Minister Netanyahu and Minister Itamar Ben Gvir clashed over credit for discovering the Altalena shipwreck, with Netanyahu avoiding joint appearances. The ship, sunk in 1948…

Security23 hours ago

Israeli Reservist Assaulted and Detained by Palestinian Police in West Bank's Area C

An Israeli reservist was detained and assaulted by Palestinian Authority police in Area C of the West Bank after a confrontation over his weapon. He was pepper-sprayed, beaten, an…

Israeli Reservist Assaulted and Detained by Palestinian Police in West Bank's Area C
Politics1 day ago·2 outlets

Finance Minister Smotrich Warns Right-Wing Election Loss Could Shut Channel 14

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich criticized left-wing backlash against Netanyahu's concert attendance and warned a right-wing election loss could lead to Channel 14's closure and…

Politics1 day ago

Netanyahu Warns Against Voting for Small Right-Wing Parties to Avoid Splitting Votes

Prime Minister Netanyahu warns Israeli voters against supporting small right-wing parties to avoid splitting votes and enabling the left's rise. His warning follows concerns about…

Netanyahu Warns Against Voting for Small Right-Wing Parties to Avoid Splitting Votes
Politics1 day ago

Rising Small Parties Risk Toppling Major Political Blocs Ahead of Israeli Elections

Ahead of Israel's elections, the surge of small parties risks splitting votes and weakening major blocs, with uncertain alliances and mounting pressure on minor parties to pass th…

Rising Small Parties Risk Toppling Major Political Blocs Ahead of Israeli Elections
Security2 days ago

Trump Envoy Clarifies Comments on Golan Heights Amid Israeli Criticism

Tom Barrack clarified his remarks on the Golan Heights, reaffirming US recognition of Israeli sovereignty and rejecting claims of Israeli occupation. He also addressed US-Lebanese…

Politics2 days ago·3 outlets

New Ultra-Orthodox Party Emerges as Gantz and Erdan Renew Unity Talks Ahead of Israeli Elections

With 65 days to Israel's elections, a new ultra-Orthodox party led by Eli Yishai is forming, while Benny Gantz and Gilad Erdan renew talks to unite their blocs. Gadi Eisenkot and…

Security2 days ago

Avigdor Liberman Criticizes Government Over Renewed Gaza Kite Terror Despite Earlier Support for Withdrawal

Avigdor Liberman criticized the Israeli government for renewed kite and balloon attacks from Gaza, despite previously supporting a full IDF withdrawal from the Strip. He blamed th…

Politics2 days ago

Natan Eshel Accuses Ofer Winter of Undermining Right-Wing Bloc Ahead of 2026 Elections

Natan Eshel, close to Netanyahu, accused Ofer Winter of trying to split the right-wing vote and undermine the bloc ahead of the 2026 elections. Likud officials consider securing Y…

Natan Eshel Accuses Ofer Winter of Undermining Right-Wing Bloc Ahead of 2026 Elections
Politics2 days ago

Former Adviser Eli Feldstein Reveals Netanyahu Was Warned Against Itamar Ben-Gvir After October Massacre

Eli Feldstein revealed that Netanyahu was warned about Itamar Ben-Gvir after the October 7 massacre, leading to Ben-Gvir's exclusion from the small security cabinet. Ben-Gvir conf…

Politics2 days ago

Netanyahu Defends Eden Ben Zaken Amid Calls to Remove Her from The Voice

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defended singer Eden Ben Zaken against calls to boycott and remove her from The Voice following his attendance at her concert, emphasizing that p…

Politics2 days ago

Election Committee Orders Shas and Aryeh Deri to Remove Campaign Video Featuring Religious Soldier

Israel's Central Elections Committee chairman ordered Shas and MK Aryeh Deri to remove a campaign video featuring a religious soldier, following a petition alleging illegal use of…

Politics3 days ago

Netanyahu Vows No Palestinian State Under His Leadership, Criticizes Opposition and Muslim Brotherhood Allies

Prime Minister Netanyahu firmly rejects the establishment of a Palestinian state under his leadership and criticizes opposition parties for aligning with the Muslim Brotherhood. H…

Politics3 days ago·2 outlets

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar Calls 2021 Government Experiment a Failure, Supports Netanyahu Amid Regional Tensions

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar denounced the 2021 "change government" as a failed experiment and voiced strong support for Prime Minister Netanyahu’s leadership amid ongoin…

Politics3 days ago

Israel’s Opposition Party Yisrael Beytenu Surges as Likud Primaries Conclude

As Israel approaches elections, Yisrael Beytenu surges to tie Likud with 25 seats in recent polls, while Likud remains steady after primaries. The opposition bloc leads slightly o…

Politics3 days ago

Pinnhas Idan's Union Tactics Spark Ben Gurion Strike Amid Rising Israel-Turkey Tensions

Pinnhas Idan's union tactics triggered a major strike at Ben Gurion Airport, while Israeli officials warn of rising tensions with Turkey after critical statements by Netanyahu and…

Politics3 days ago·2 outlets

Netanyahu Plans to Undermine New Right-Wing Parties Ahead of 2026 Elections

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is using reserved slots on the Likud list and political negotiations to prevent small right-wing parties from splitting the vote ahead of the 202…

Politics3 days ago

Right-Wing Voters Split Over Likud Exodus and Future of West Bank Amid Political Uncertainty

Polling shows significant defections from Likud to both opposition and smaller right-wing parties, driven by differing views on the war and domestic issues. Public opinion on the…

Politics4 days ago·2 outlets

Survey Shows Benny Gantz Gains More Public Trust Than Netanyahu Across All Categories

A recent Israeli poll shows Benny Gantz leading Benjamin Netanyahu in public trust across all major issues, with 60% preferring a different prime minister candidate. Netanyahu rec…

Politics4 days ago

Gadi Eizenkot's Leadership Aura Meets Political Reality in Israel

Gadi Eizenkot, former IDF Chief of Staff, is seen by many Israelis as a potential national leader, but historical examples like Yigael Yadin show the difficulties military leaders…

Politics4 days ago

National Security Minister Ben Gvir Accuses Political Commentator Amit Segal of Undermining Right-Wing and State

Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir condemned political commentator Amit Segal for an article opposing his ministerial role, accusing him of undermining the right-…

Politics4 days ago

Netanyahu’s Security Approach Divides Israeli Political Right and Left Ahead of Elections

Prime Minister Netanyahu’s right-wing coalition maintains a hardline security policy of holding buffer zones in Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria, while opposition parties plan to relinqui…

Politics4 days ago

Gilad Erdan Urges Major Center-Right Unity to Prevent Vote Splitting Ahead of Elections

Gilad Erdan warns of vote splitting in Israel's center-right ahead of elections and calls for a unified political bloc to strengthen their position. He criticizes Naftali Bennett…

Politics4 days ago

Amid Right-Wing Tensions, Amir Winter's Entry Could Propel Eisenkot to Prime Ministership

Retired Brigadier General Amir Winter plans to enter Israeli politics with a right-wing list, risking a vote split that could weaken Netanyahu's bloc and enable Benny Gantz to bec…

Politics4 days ago·2 outlets

Avigdor Lieberman Outlines Five-Step Plan to Defeat Netanyahu in Upcoming Israeli Elections

Avigdor Lieberman outlined a five-step strategy for the opposition to defeat Netanyahu in Israel's upcoming elections by increasing voter turnout, preventing vote dispersion, focu…

Politics4 days ago

Eizenkot's Yesh Atid Leads with 26 Seats in New Mandate Poll, Ben Gvir Gains Support

A new Maariv poll shows Yesh Atid leading with 26 seats, Likud at 20, and Ben Gvir's Otzma Yehudit gaining strength with 9 seats, while coalition parties hold only 49 seats in tot…

Eizenkot's Yesh Atid Leads with 26 Seats in New Mandate Poll, Ben Gvir Gains Support
Politics4 days ago

Israel Faces Airport Collapse Amid Political Patronage and Public Service Decline

Israel's Ben Gurion Airport collapsed during peak season due to ignored warnings about staff shortages, reflecting broader public service failures under Netanyahu's government. Th…

Politics5 days ago

Israeli Reservists Prioritize Draft Equality Ahead of October Elections

Ahead of Israel's October elections, reservists prioritize equal military conscription, especially of ultra-Orthodox Jews, as a decisive voting issue. A survey shows strong suppor…

Politics5 days ago

Yair Golan Warns Netanyahu May Exploit Security Crisis to Disrupt Israeli Elections

Yair Golan accused Prime Minister Netanyahu of seeking to create a security crisis to disrupt Israel's upcoming elections. He condemned Likud's leadership, ruled out unity with Ne…

Politics5 days ago·1 outlets

Ayelet Shaked Faces New Setbacks in Political Comeback Ahead of Israeli Elections

Ayelet Shaked faces renewed setbacks as Israel Beytenu rejects her inclusion and Blue and White members resist her joining, fearing post-election disloyalty that could aid Netanya…

Politics5 days ago

Gantz, Eisenkot, and Trooper Clash Over Post-Election Government Formation

Benny Gantz, Gadi Eisenkot, and Hili Trooper all want to replace Netanyahu's government but differ on post-election cooperation. Gantz supports forming a broad coalition including…

Politics5 days ago

Haredi Party Threatens Legal Action Against Shas Spokesman Over Defamation Claims

The Haredi party HaTzibur HaHaredi threatens legal action against Shas spokesman Asher Medina for falsely accusing new Haredi parties of left-wing funding to split votes. The part…

Security5 days ago·3 outlets

Golan Criticizes Israeli Airstrikes in Syria, Highlighting Risks of Left-Wing Government

Yair Golan condemned Israel's recent airstrike in Syria as reckless and politically motivated, warning it endangers relations with Turkey and allies. Defense Minister Israel Katz…

Security5 days ago

Turkey Denies Military Presence at Syrian Airbase Targeted by Israel, Condemns Strikes

Turkey denies any military presence at the Syrian airbase targeted by Israel near Idlib and condemns the strikes as threats to regional stability. Syria confirms no Turkish base w…

Turkey Denies Military Presence at Syrian Airbase Targeted by Israel, Condemns Strikes