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May 20, 2026, 4:54 pm

‘Disgraceful’ Ben Gvir widely condemned in Israel over flotilla activist video

The far right Minister for Security in Netanyahu's coalition published a video today showing him gloating as detained activists from the latest 'Gaza flotilla' were incapacitated

By JN Reporter

March 16, 2026, 5:12 pm

Benny Gantz: Britain could do much more to support US and Israel in Iran war

Former Israeli defence minister and IDF Chief of Staff sets out options as to how the UK and other countries could help, even if not militarily

By Jenni Frazer

Protestors outside the home of the IDF Chief of Staff (Omdim Beyachad)

August 29, 2025, 10:31 am

Israeli police arrest protestors after paint stunt outside IDF Chief’s home

Protestors poured red paint outside the house of Brigadier General Eyal Zamir, to symbolise blood

By Daniel Sugarman

Prime Minister Naftali Bennett speaks at a news conference at the Knesset in Jerusalem, April 21, 2021. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90 via JTA)

April 3, 2025, 9:53 am

Naftali Bennett is back: Former Israeli prime minister signals another run at Netanyahu

Bennett, who was the last person to unseat the current prime minister, hopes to do so again.

By Ben Sales (JTA)

Thousands of Israeli protesters wave flags during a rally against the Israeli government's judicial overhaul bills in Jerusalem, March 27, 2023. (Gili Yaari/Flash90)

January 10, 2025, 3:13 pm

Israel’s judicial overhaul is back. So are the protests

This time, a more limited proposal might pass

By Ben Sales (JTA)

Ze'ev Elkin, of the New Hope-National Right, put forward the resolution which said establishing a Palestinian state would constitute an existential threat to Israel and its citizens

July 18, 2024, 11:34 am

Israeli parliament votes overwhelmingly to reject Palestinian state

MKs including some from Benny Gantz's party pass resolution put forward by right-wing opposition New Hope-United Right faction by 68 votes to nine

By Jewish News Reporter

Mohammad Abu-Salmiya, director of Al Shifa Hospital. Courtesy: Twitter/X

July 1, 2024, 10:51 am

‘Send Shin Bet chief home’: Fury over release of Al Shifa Hospital director from prison

"A government that frees those who sheltered the murderers of October 7 and helped to hide our hostages... is not fit to lead our existential war' Benny Gantz said.

By Jotam Confino in Israel

June 10, 2024, 10:59 am

Benny Gantz quits war cabinet as Israeli government’s unified front crumbles

Israel's former Defence Minister blames Netanyahu's handling of the war and says he is leaving with a "heavy but whole heart".

By Ron Kampeas (JTA)

May 30, 2024, 1:21 pm

Shock poll: Israelis prefer Netanyahu over Gantz as prime minister

The new data comes after war cabinet minister Gadi Eisenkot joined his party leader Benny Gantz in calling for new elections in the last quarter of 2024

By Jotam Confino in Israel

Defence Minister Gallant and War Cabinet Minister Gantz. Credit: Elad Malka

May 20, 2024, 7:42 am

Israeli ministers gang up on Netanyahu with their Gaza war demands

Benny Gantz threatens to resign from the government if the prime minister fails to agree to a six-point plan for the war by 8 June as Smotrich demands full Israeli control of the territory

March 25, 2024, 8:31 am

‘Red line’: Gantz to quit government if draft bill exempting ultra-orthodox passes

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government has prepared an outline for a new draft bill which has been harshly criticised by both Gantz's party and the opposition.

By Jotam Confino in Israel

Prime Minster Justin Trudeau delivers remarks during a Liberal fundraising event in Toronto, on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. Credit: The Canadian Press/Alamy Live News

March 19, 2024, 11:33 am

EXCLUSIVE: Canada drops recognition of Palestinian statehood after Trudeau-Gantz phone call

Jewish News can reveal that war cabinet minister Benny Gantz has convinced Justin Trudeau to abandon the country's recognition of Palestinian statehood in a parliament vote

By Jotam Confino in Israel

Education Minister Naftali Bennett attends the Muni Expo 2018 conference at the Tel Aviv Convention Center on February 14, 2018. Photo by Tomer Neuberg/Flash90

March 14, 2024, 11:10 am

Poll: Bennett and ex-Mossad chief Cohen could change Israel’s political map dramatically

According to a poll by Channel 13, a party led by Naftali Bennett would receive 18 seats, while Yossi Cohen's party would win 11 seats.

By Jotam Confino in Israel

David Cameron meets Benny Gantz in London

March 6, 2024, 7:01 pm

Cameron tells Gantz as ‘occupying power’ Israel has legal responsibility for Gaza aid

At a meeting in London, Cameron told the Israeli minister 'That responsibility has consequences, including when we, as the UK, assess whether Israel is compliant with international humanitarian law'

By Lee Harpin

War cabinet member Benny Gantz meeting Vice President Kamala Harris in Washington, March 4. Courtesy: Kamala Harris/X

March 5, 2024, 12:45 pm

VP Harris stresses need for ceasefire in meeting with war cabinet member Gantz

Gantz's meeting with Kamala Harris caused stir in Israel, with Prime Minister Netanyahu said to fume over the visit to Washington

By Jewish News Reporter

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