The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/benny-gantz/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:57:27 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Benny Gantz | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/benny-gantz/ 32 32 Lapid takes aim at ‘disaster’ US-Iran deal, says Netanyahu failed to achieve victory https://www.timesofisrael.com/lapid-takes-aim-at-disaster-us-iran-deal-says-netanyahu-failed-to-achieve-victory/ Mon, 25 May 2026 15:22:06 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3830192 Opposition leader says it's 'absurd' negotiations to end conflict did not include Israel, which must 'maintain freedom of action' regardless of agreement

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]]> Right-wing activists protest outside IDF chief’s house, call him ‘traitor’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/right-wing-activists-protest-outside-idf-chiefs-house-said-to-call-him-traitor/ Sun, 24 May 2026 05:50:09 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3829168 Demonstrators angry at jailing of soldier who wore a controversial, unauthorized 'Messiah' patch on combat uniform; opposition figures blame government

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]]> Daily Briefing May 10: Political parties form new constellations ahead of elections https://www.timesofisrael.com/daily-briefing-may-10-political-parties-form-new-constellations-ahead-of-elections/ Sun, 10 May 2026 11:44:17 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3820123&preview=true&preview_id=3820123 Political correspondents Sam Sokol and Ariela Karmel discuss the opposition parties' mergers and defections, and a blitz of new legislation as the Knesset goes back to work

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]]> Eisenkot-Liberman merger would be biggest faction, could boost opposition – survey https://www.timesofisrael.com/eisenkot-liberman-merger-would-be-biggest-faction-could-boost-opposition-survey/ Fri, 08 May 2026 08:28:00 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3819057 Polls essentially unchanged since last week, with Zman showing Zionist opposition with narrow majority; Reservists' Hendel reportedly in touch with Gantz about joint run

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]]> Blue and White MK Chili Tropper quits party, raising speculation about his future… and Gantz’s https://www.timesofisrael.com/blue-and-white-mk-chili-tropper-quits-party-raising-speculation-about-his-future/ Sun, 03 May 2026 12:14:36 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3815288 Former minister becomes latest to leave Gantz's floundering faction, says he'll meet anyone who will 'rebuild' country's leadership; reports say move to Eisenkot's party likely

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]]> Lapid said willing to drop to third spot on ticket with Bennett if Eisenkot joins https://www.timesofisrael.com/lapid-said-willing-to-drop-to-third-spot-on-ticket-with-bennett-if-eisenkot-joins/ Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:25:19 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3811801 Eisenkot resists invitation, welcomes economist Shaul Meridor into his own Yashar party's electoral slate; low-polling Gantz says Bennett-Lapid merger doesn't serve Israel's interests

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]]> Israeli opposition leaders rally behind government as Israel and US strike Iran https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-opposition-leaders-rally-behind-government-as-israel-and-us-strike-iran/ Sat, 28 Feb 2026 20:17:35 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3764583 'We are all united on the operation,' declares Lapid; Arab-majority Hadash party calls Israel 'full partner' in 'global American imperialism,' slams opposition for backing attack

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]]> PM: Strikes meant to end ‘existential threat’; time for Iranians to cast off yoke of tyranny https://www.timesofisrael.com/pm-strikes-meant-to-end-existential-threat-time-for-iranians-to-cast-off-yoke-of-tyranny/ Sat, 28 Feb 2026 09:46:18 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3764104 Netanyahu says campaign aims to 'create conditions' for Iranians to change their destiny; Lapid, opposition figures offer praise, support for action

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]]> With Modi in Knesset, Opposition boycott PM’s speech over exclusion of High Court chief https://www.timesofisrael.com/with-modi-in-knesset-opposition-boycott-pms-speech-over-exclusion-of-high-court-chief/ Wed, 25 Feb 2026 20:09:21 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3762258 Lawmakers stage partial boycott, reentering plenum to attend speech by Indian premier. Walk-out has 'nothing to do with you,' Lapid assures Modi

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]]> Lapid: Police may need to probe Netanyahu’s ‘intentional forgery’ of October 7 protocols https://www.timesofisrael.com/lapid-police-may-need-to-probe-netanyahus-intentional-forgery-of-october-7-protocols/ Mon, 09 Feb 2026 14:56:44 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3751217 Opposition leader says 'biased editing of protocols of security discussions' goes beyond PM's usual 'lying'; Gantz calls Netanyahu document a 'rewriting of history'

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]]> Poll: Arab Joint List wins 14 seats, maintaining deadlock between PM’s bloc and rivals https://www.timesofisrael.com/poll-arab-joint-list-wins-14-seats-maintaining-deadlock-between-pms-bloc-and-rivals/ Thu, 05 Feb 2026 19:57:41 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3748979 Even with Gantz passing electoral threshold, coalition and Zionist opposition parties fall short of majority, amid veto on Arab parties in both blocs, ToI survey shows

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]]> Netanyahu said to tell MKs there was ‘no treason’ on Oct. 7, countering his son’s conspiracy theory https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-said-to-tell-mks-there-was-no-treason-on-oct-7-countering-claims-by-pms-son/ Thu, 05 Feb 2026 19:06:01 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3748935 Premier reportedly tells closed-door meeting there were 'intelligence failures,' but he didn't ignore pre-onslaught warnings; opposition accuses him of 'once again fleeing the truth'

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]]> Netanyahu, Lapid spar over claim Qatar lobbyist set up meeting for opposition heads https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-lapid-spar-over-claim-qatar-lobbyist-set-up-meeting-for-opposition-heads/ Mon, 02 Feb 2026 14:23:35 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3746524 PM uploads pro-government outlet's report that Qatargate suspect arranged meeting with Lapid, Gantz, Qatari officials and hostage families; later reposts without mentioning Gantz

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]]> Opposition leaders claim new Gantz campaign against Arab parties is hypocritical, aids PM https://www.timesofisrael.com/opposition-leaders-claim-new-gantz-campaign-against-arab-parties-is-hypocritical-aids-pm/ Wed, 14 Jan 2026 16:40:56 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3733558 Blue and White party’s new messaging draws fire from left-wing parties, who say it is a desperate bid to court Netanyahu amid calls for Gantz to quit due to slipping poll numbers

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]]> ‘You were completely wrong’: Netanyahu spars with Lapid in stormy Knesset debate https://www.timesofisrael.com/you-were-completely-wrong-netanyahu-and-lapid-spar-in-stormy-knesset-debate/ Tue, 06 Jan 2026 03:45:47 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3727591 PM, opposition leader argue over relations with US, October 7, Haredi draft exemption bill in so-called 40-signature session called by Gantz to discuss 'extremist government'

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