Benny Gantz
Benjamin "Benny" Gantz is an Israeli politician and retired army general. He served as a minister without portfolio from 2023 to 2024, as the minister of defense between 2020 and 2022, and as deputy…
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Jul 3, 2026
Center
Negotiating with Yoaz Hendel for a pre-election union, facing difficulties over Hendel's demand to split later.
Jul 2, 2026
Lean Left
Gantz's National Unity party is caught between backing the war effort and demanding a more serious push for a hostage deal, fueling speculation about a potential split.
Jul 1, 2026
Lean Left
Gantz's National Unity party wavers between supporting the war cabinet and opposing coalition excesses.
Jul 1, 2026
Far Left
Gantz continues to serve in the war cabinet despite growing opposition from his own party over the Gaza strategy.
Jun 30, 2026
Center
Reported to be working on a political merger with Shmachi and Hendel to create a centrist bloc before the next election.
Jun 24, 2026
Far Left
Gantz is under fire from the left for continuing to serve in the emergency government while settlements expand.
Jun 18, 2026
Lean Left
Mediates last-minute hostage negotiations but signals willingness to join an emergency government with Netanyahu.
Jun 18, 2026
Far Left
Gantz has threatened to leave the emergency government if Netanyahu does not present a post-war plan for Gaza by June 8.
Jun 17, 2026
Center
Gantz launched a campaign attacking Netanyahu's Iran policy, with Likud responding by highlighting Gantz's past positions on Iran.
Jun 15, 2026
Lean Left
Gantz is positioning himself as a unity alternative but refuses to join Lapid's protests.