Benny Gantz

 (L-R): Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, War cabinet minister Benny Gantz on June 8, 2024

'We must not surrender': Netanyahu's speech meets mixed reactions from Israeli politicians

Netanyahu's speech on his position on the Philadelphi corridor and hostage negotiations has drawn criticism and support.

Bennett continues to rise in polls as Gantz again leads Bibi for PM

Bennett's joining the opposition bloc gives him a coalition majority of 63 seats because, according to the survey, four seats go to the new Bennett party heading the coalition bloc.

By MOSHE COHEN
30/08/2024

What will Israel’s right-wing camp look like in the next election?

The spell that Israel’s longest-serving prime minister has cast on Israeli politics for two decades seems to have ended.

Netanyahu leads Gantz as coalition gains ground in new poll

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu maintained a slight lead over Benny Gantz in favorability for the prime minister role.

By MOSHE COHEN
23/08/2024

Netanyahu, Gantz tied, Bennett a potential disruptor: How are Israel's parties polling?

Netanyahu's Likud party is stabilizing, while his coalition partners see a drop in mandates. Where do parties stand should elections be called?

The protest movement is weaponizing the hostage crisis

We should not forgive the leaders of the protest movement for politically exploiting the hostage families after October 7.

 (L-R): Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, MK Benny Gantz

Netanyahu overtakes Gantz for PM position for first time since October 7

Current tensions seemed to have strengthened Netanyahu's standing in Israeli politics and public preference, according to a new "Maariv" poll.

Netanyahu to control civil service commissioner appointment, defying attorney-general's advice

Israel's government plans to take over the appointment of the next Civil Service Commissioner, ignoring legal advice and risking further tensions with the attorney-general.

Gantz urges targeting Lebanon's infrastructure, increasing military pressure

Benny Gantz called for intensified military action on Lebanon amid rising tensions, praised the Druze community, and advocated for national unity.

Bill proposal to cancel the option to form 'rotation governments' is set to pass its first reading

The purpose of a "rotation government" is to create a "two-headed" government, with a prime minister and "alternate prime minister" who switch midway through their tenure.

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