Benny Gantz

Reservists Party vows to form Zionist government, discusses potential alliance with Gantz

The Reservists Party is working toward a Zionist government, with talks underway for a potential alliance with Benny Gantz’s Blue and White ahead of the 2026 elections.

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Yoaz Hendel, head of the Reservists’ Party, speaks during the party’s launch event ahead of the 2026 general elections, at Kibbutz Ma'ale HaHamisha near Jerusalem, November 19, 2025.
Tomb stones of Jewish soldiers fallen during the WWI on the side of the Romanian Army, witness the once large Jewish comunity of Iasi, on February 2, 2024 at the Jewish Cemetary in Iasi, eastern Romania.

Gravestones toppled in Romanian Jewish cemetery where Gantz's family is buried

Police were reportedly notified of the incident on Sunday morning and later said they treat such acts with the "utmost seriousness."

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Children return to school in Rishon LeZion following a ceasefire in the war with Iran, April 9, 2026.

Israel to expand summer school program after Iran war closures, education minister says

Kisch's plan expands the existing framework called the “Summer Vacation School,” which is run by the Education Ministry and provides state-subsidized summer programs after the school year ends.

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Opposition head Yair Lapid and MK Meirav Ben-Ari deliver a joint statement at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, March 30, 2026.

‘No objectives being met’: Lapid, opposition slam Netanyahu for war conduct, lack of strategy

Lapid had previously expressed his full backing for Netanyahu at the beginning of the war, but wrote earlier in the day in a statement that he could no longer hold this stance.

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Netanyahu 'puzzled' by court decision to freeze firing of Ronen Bar

Diaspora Minister Amichai Chikli said "until today, many Israeli citizens lived under the illusion that they live in a democracy."

APRIL 8, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seen at the District court in Tel Aviv, as part of the criminal trial against him, April 2, 2025

Not deep state, but dark state: When bureaucrats overrule Israeli democracy - opinion

Qatargate or Qatarfake? Could the suspicions of treason have been a smokescreen aimed more at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who employed the supposed “traitors” in his office?

APRIL 7, 2025ByYISRAEL MEDAD
An illustrative image of a shadowy puppet master pulling the strings of many people set to a backdrop of an Israeli flag in dark lighting.

'April Fool's Day': Israeli politicians decry PM's cancellation of Shin Bet app't

Benny Gantz said "Netanyahu proved again this morning that for him, political pressure outweighs the good of the state and its security."

APRIL 1, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives at the Tel Aviv District Court. March 12, 2025.

Prime minister in turmoil? Politicians react to 'Qatargate' affair

Benny Gantz noted, "As the investigation into the 'Qatargate' affair progresses, Netanyahu's determination in the battle against the systems responsible for the investigation intensifies."

MARCH 31, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over a backdrop of a Qatari flag.

Judicial reform bill passes in Constitution Committee, final plenum vote remains

Lapid said the "violent and extortionate bill" would be repealed in the first week of next Knesset.

MARCH 19, 2025ByELIAV BREUER
MK Simcha Rothman at the Knesset Constitution Committee. March 17, 2025.

Opposition leaders to petition High Court against Bar's dismissal, Lapid says

The party leaders who participated in the meeting included the opposition leader, National Unity chairman, and Democrats chairman.

MARCH 17, 2025ByELIAV BREUER
Opposition head Yair Lapid at the Knesset. March 17, 2025.

Netanyahu's war against inquiry into October 7 massacre will haunt his legacy

National Affairs | Netanyahu once cited wartime focus as the reason to delay; his shifting arguments reveal deeper concerns—not just about survival, but about how history will judge his leadership.

MARCH 7, 2025ByHERB KEINON
ONLY PRIME Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is passionately opposed to establishing a state commission of inquiry into the October 7 massacre. Here, he vents his views on the matter on Monday in the Knesset.

Israeli leaders praise incoming IDF chief Zamir, warn of challenges ahead

"He and we face many operational and ethical challenges. I am confident that he will lead the IDF in rebuilding after the largest disaster in our history," Lapid wrote.

MARCH 5, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
IDF Chief-of-Staff Eyal Zamir visits the Western Wall, in Jerusalem, on March 5, 2025

Time to wake up! Israeli politicians react to Shin Bet, Netanyahu probe drama

"Bar must think the public is stupid," Ben-Gvir wrote, adding, "the Shin Bet itself was the one that blocked the worsening of conditions for terrorists in prison."

MARCH 4, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir arrives for a court hearing at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem, on September 11, 2024

IDF chief of staff: 'The responsibility for October 7 failings is mine'

"I believe that an organization or a person who cannot stand up and face failure will find it very difficult to improve," he said.

FEBRUARY 27, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi attends a state ceremony marking the Hebrew calendar anniversary of the Hamas attack on October 7 of last year which sparked the ongoing war in Gaza, at Mount Herzl military cemetery in Jerusalem on October 27, 2024.