Benny Gantz
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.
‘No objectives being met’: Lapid, opposition slam Netanyahu for war conduct, lack of strategy
'Winning in Tehran, losing in Jerusalem': Israeli opposition leaders slam gov't's wartime conduct
Coalition advances controversial, 'non-essential' legislation in Knesset amid war
Lapid tells US gov't that Netanyahu has 'safety net from him for hostage deal, Gaza ceasefire'
Opposition leader Yair Lapid has offered Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a safety net to pass a hostage deal and ceasefire bill in the Knesset several times in 2025.
Gantz accuses Spanish PM Sánchez of empowering Hamas in online exchange
Gantz responded on X/Twitter, calling Sánchez’s statements counterproductive and accusing him of creating a false comparison between Islamist terror and European separatist movements.
No. 16: Benny Gantz and Yair Lapid: Leading Israel's opposition
Both Gantz and Lapid have voiced that they would provide Netanyahu with a “safety-net” for a hostage deal, offering political backing without preconditions. Yet, the two also have opposing opinions.
Large majority of Israelis support Qatar strike on Hamas leaders, poll finds
In addition, the survey queried opinions on whether the strikes are likely to affect the chances of reaching a deal to release the remaining 48 hostages from Hamas's captivity in the Gaza Strip.
Gov't coalition sees slight gains following Doha strikes - poll
A new poll shows a slight boost for Netanyahu’s coalition following the IDF’s strikes on Hamas in Qatar, amid terror attacks and IDF casualties, as well as widespread public support for the strikes.
‘A flawless execution': Politicians, MKs commend Israeli strike on Hamas leadership in Doha
Israeli leaders from the coalition and opposition praised the IDF and Shin Bet strike on Hamas leaders in Doha, calling it historic and justified.
Lapid, Eisenkot agree to meet with 'Change Bloc' leaders to set guidelines for next gov't
With the next elections currently scheduled for October 2026, the "Change Bloc" aims to deepen coordination and begin formulating the basic principles for the next government.
Eisenkot urges Gantz to resign should Blue and White hover near election threshold
Eisenkot, who served as the party's number two, announced in late June that he was leaving the party and resigning from the Knesset.
Benny Gantz fails to cross threshold, Yossi Cohen, Yoaz Hendel to upend Knesset balance
Polls conducted by Maariv and Channel 12 found that Benny Gantz's Blue and White Party will fail to pass the threshold while the Religious Zionist Party is just at the edge.
Liberman looks to set 'guiding principles' for next gov't with Bennett, Eisenkot
Liberman requested that the meeting be held “as soon as possible” to allow for the formulation of the guiding principles.
