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Former IDF chief of staff Benny Gantz speaks at the annual World Zionist Conference in Jerusalem on November 2, 2017. (Miriam Alster/Flash90)
June 16, 2018, 10:15 am
New report claims former IDF chief Gantz offered No. 2 spot in Zionist Union
Party head Gabbay also said to promise to name Gantz as defense minister in prospective government
By TOI staff
Former IDF chief of staff Benny Gantz in May 2015 (Hadas Parush/Flash90)
June 8, 2018, 8:33 pm
Report: Former IDF chief Gantz in talks to be Zionist Union’s candidate for PM
Veteran journalist Ben Caspit says Gantz, Avi Gabbay close to agreeing on deal that will see the latter keep party chairmanship, receive top ministerial post; Gabbay denies claim
By TOI staff
Former IDF Chief of Staff Benny Gantz speaks at the annual World Zionist Conference, in Jerusalem on November 2, 2017. (Miriam Alster/FLASH90)
March 21, 2018, 4:42 pm
Ex-IDF chief Gantz may enter politics, says PM fit to stay on if not indicted
Former military leader also supports term limits for PM; says 'seriously considering' running for Knesset in next election
By Michael Bachner
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot attend the graduation ceremony at the National Security College, on July 13, 2016. (FLASH90)
February 4, 2018, 9:52 pm
IDF chief said to warn Gaza war likely if humanitarian crisis persists
Gadi Eisenkot reportedly favors increasing aid to beleaguered Palestinian enclave to prevent conflict
By TOI staff and Stuart Winer
Former IDF Chief of Staff Benny Gantz speaks at the annual World Zionist Conference, in Jerusalem on November 2, 2017. (Miriam Alster/FLASH90)
January 17, 2018, 12:55 pm
Ex-chief of staff Benny Gantz eyes political career
Former general indicates he's talking to lots of parties, but says he has no immediate plan to enter Knesset
By Sue Surkes
Former soldier Elor Azaria, who was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 18 months, later commuted to 14 months, for killing an incapacitated Palestinian assailant, arrives at the Tsrifin military prison in Rishon Lezion, on August 9, 2017, to begin serving out his sentence. (AFP/Jack Guez)
October 11, 2017, 4:03 pm
Army to withhold part of Elor Azaria’s discharge grant
The soldier, serving a 14-month sentence for killing incapacitated Palestinian assailant, will be paid only for months actually served
By Sue Surkes
IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Gadi Eisenkot speaks at a conference at the Interdisciplinary Center in Herzliya January 2, 2017. (Flash90)
February 1, 2017, 9:42 am
After cancer operation, IDF chief returns to work
Lt. Gen. Gadi Eisenkot underwent successful prostate surgery last month
By TOI staff and Judah Ari Gross
IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot, July 13, 2016 (IDF Spokesperson's Unit)
January 21, 2017, 9:03 pm
IDF chief released from hospital after cancer operation
Gadi Eisenkot to recuperate at home until next month; doctors removed tumor on his prostate
By Judah Ari Gross
IDF chief of staff Gadi Eisenkot at a ceremony in Jerusalem, on March 25, 2015. (Miriam Alster/FLASH90)
January 19, 2017, 8:11 pm
IDF chief undergoes surgery to remove cancerous tumor
Doctors found growth in Gadi Eisenkot's prostate 2 months ago; deputy Yair Golan assumes post of acting chief of staff
By Judah Ari Gross
IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot speaks at a conference at the Interdisciplinary Center in Herzliya January 2, 2017. (Flash90)
January 19, 2017, 2:08 pm
IDF chief hospitalized for unspecified treatment
Gadi Eisenkot's condition was discovered 2 months ago; deputy Yair Golan assumes post of acting chief of staff
By TOI staff
Then-newly appointed Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman alongside IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkott during a ceremony welcoming him to the ministry, May 31, 2016. (Ariel Harmoni/Ministry of Defense)
January 18, 2017, 8:03 pm
Liberman opts to give army chief extra year in saddle
Pending approval from the government, Eisenkot to remain in his position until February 2019
By Judah Ari Gross
IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot speaks at a conference at the Interdisciplinary Center in Herzliya January 2, 2017. (Flash90)
January 16, 2017, 7:13 pm
IDF chief hospitalized for unspecified ailment
Gadi Eisenkot to be treated for condition discovered 2 months ago, expected to be released in a few days
By Judah Ari Gross
Moshe Ya'alon (Wikimedia Commons via JTA)
December 29, 2016, 10:33 pm
Ex-defense minister slams Netanyahu over Azaria trial
Moshe Ya'alon: By embracing soldier who shot subdued Palestinian attacker, PM sparked crisis between political echelon, defense establishment
By TOI staff
IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eizenkot (Miriam Alster/Flash90)
July 31, 2016, 4:45 pm
IDF chief lands in US for cross-country work visit
Traveling to Washington, Florida and Utah, Eisenkot will meet American counterparts, as Israel, US finalize aid package
By Judah Ari Gross
Former IDF chief of staff Benny Gantz speaks at the Washington Institute, September 25, 2015 (Washington Institute screenshot)
June 17, 2016, 4:44 pm
Ex-IDF chiefs, former minister set up new ‘cultural’ movement
Gantz and Ashkenazi join forces with Yesh Atid's Shai Piron in a project the latter insists is apolitical
By TOI staff
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