Benny Gantz

Liberman: Any Iran deal ‘catastrophe,’ Netanyahu turning Israel into ‘banana republic’

He warned that any agreement with Iran “would leave all the ayatollahs in power,” making the remarks in a Saturday evening N12 interview.

Avigdor Liberman speaks at the Knesset, May 11 2026.
Ships and boats in the Strait of Hormuz, Musandam, Oman, April 29, 2026.

Control over Strait of Hormuz is ‘lifeline’ for the regime, experts tell ‘Post’

Gadi Eisenkot is seen speaking during a conference at Tel Aviv University, earlier this month.

Gadi Eisenkot becomes Netanyahu’s strongest challenger - opinion

Opposition Leader Yair Lapid and former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett attend an election event for the join list "Together" ahead of the upcoming elections, alongside their wives, Lihi Lapid and Gilat Bennett, in Tel Aviv, Israel, May 12, 2026.

'Beginning of end of worst gov't in history': Opposition heads react to Knesset dissolution bill


Gantz to Netanyahu: ‘You have opposition support, bring the hostages home now’

National Unity leader Benny Gantz says the opposition will back a hostage deal and urges Netanyahu to act swiftly: "You stand at a critical crossroads."

 National Unity Party Chairman Benny Gantz at the Makor Rishon Settlement Conference in Ofra, May 6, 2025.

Paying heavy price for hostages is a strength, not a weakness, Gantz says

While most Israelis did not want to govern the Palestinians, they were also not willing to risk national security, Gantz added.

 National Unity Party head Benny Gantz speaks at the Jerusalem Post Conference on May 19, 2025.

Haredi parties' Knesset boycott to continue for third straight week

This could change pending an assessment by haredi MKs later this week, according to one of the spokespersons.

 Haredi men are seen protesting the effort to draft ultra-Orthodox Israelis into the IDF.

Benny Gantz: 'No need to renew settlement in Gaza,' settlements needed in West Bank

Gantz also added that "important settlements need to happen in the West Bank, in the North and the South.”

 National Unity head MK Benny Gantz speaks at the Knesset. March 17, 2025.

Gantz: Idea of creating a Palestinian state 'disconnected from reality'

Gantz said Israel “cannot allow a direct and significant threat to its citizens on any border,” and insisted the country must retain security control and operational freedom in Gaza.

 National Unity Party Chairman Benny Gantz at the Makor Rishon Settlement Conference in Ofra, May 6, 2025.

'Oct. 7 disaster will happen again if not probed': Families, opposition blast gov't

The October Council, representing October 7 victims' families, accused the government of a conflict of interest. 

 Families of Israelis held hostage in the Gaza Strip and activists protest at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, May 5, 2025

Education Ministry backs teachers' strike on budget cuts to salaries

Benny Gantz expressed his support for the teachers as well and criticized Netanyahu's conduct on the matter.

 ONE CHALLENGE: The ongoing classroom shortage. Pictured: At a Beit Hakerem school.

'Riddled with inaccuracies, bias, and half-truths': Bar, others react to PM's Shin Bet affidavit

Yair Lapid, Benny Gantz, and Yair Golan all denounced Netanyahu, as well as senior activists representing families affected by the October 7 massacre.

 Illustrative image of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (L) and Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar superimposed on an image of Israelis protesting judicial reform.

Former prime minister Naftali Bennett admitted to hospital

Bennett underwent a catheterization, according to the reports. 

 Former prime minister Naftali Bennett in Tel Aviv. August 1, 2022.

Opposition heads blast Netanyahu, say PM was 'afraid' to attack Iran

Yair Lapid: "Destroying Iran's oil industry would collapse its economy and ultimately bring down the regime. Netanyahu was afraid and stopped it."

 (L-R) Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Former Israeli prime minister Naftali Bennett, Opposition Leader and Yesh Atid Chairman Yair Lapid.