Benny Gantz

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.

A BUILDING is damaged in the aftermath of an Israeli attack on Hamas leaders in Doha on Tuesday. The fact that such leaders sought safe harbor in a sovereign state does not mean they were no longer subject to punishment, says the writer.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the opening of the Knesset Museum, Jerusalem, August 11, 2025; illustrative.

Gov't coalition sees slight gains following Doha strikes - poll

Smoke rises after several blasts were heard in Doha, Qatar, September 9, 2025.

‘A flawless execution': Politicians, MKs commend Israeli strike on Hamas leadership in Doha

Opposition leader Yair Lapid (Yesh Atid) and former MK Gadi Eisenkot.

Lapid, Eisenkot agree to meet with 'Change Bloc' leaders to set guidelines for next gov't


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. 

 National Unity MKs Gadi Eisenkot and Benny Gantz seen at the Knesset plenum, June 11, 2025

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.

Head of Blue and White party MK Benny Gantz speaks during press conference in Tel Aviv on August 23, 2025.

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.

Yisrael Beiteinu party chairman MK Avigdor Lieberman leads a faction meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on July 14, 2025.

Eisenkot accuses Netanyahu of buying time in Gaza, says gov't 'unworthy' of fallen son Gal

Eisenkot said in an interview for KAN Reshet Bet that "the coalition's primal fear is losing its seats," and that "history will judge them for this."

 MK Gadi Eisenkot seen at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, June 30, 2025.

'Obvious’ Netanyahu won't break up right-wing bloc for Gantz, Likud source tells ‘Post’

“There’s no need to convey such a message because it’s obvious and self-evident" that Netanyahu won't break up the bloc for Gantz, the Likud source told the Post.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and MK Benny Gantz on the forefront of the Philadelphi Corridor (illustrative)

Lapid slams Gantz's proposal: 'No need to sit in gov't alongside Ben-Gvir and Smotrich'

Lapid rejected Gantz’s unity government proposal, stressing that there is no need for cooperation with far-right leaders to secure hostages and criticizing Netanyahu’s focus.

Blue and White party leader Benny Gantz, Opposition Leader and Yesh Atid chair MK Yair Lapid against hostage poster backdrop. (illustration)

Netanyahu has no plans to dismantle right-wing bloc for Gantz, PM's office tells partners - report

According to the report, coalition members are concerned that Gantz's entry to the government will allow Netanyahu to move forward on a hostage deal and the end of the war in the Gaza Strip.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seen at the opening ceremony of the new Knesset museum, in Jerusalem, August 11, 2025

From national savior to political casualty: The rise and fall of Benny Gantz - analysis

Gantz's steep decline can be traced to June 9, 2024, when he resigned from the government after issuing an ultimatum a month earlier demanding that Netanyahu present a post-war plan. 

Head of Blue and White party MK Benny Gantz speaks during press conference in Tel Aviv on August 23, 2025.

Tune into today's top stories: IDF secures Jabalya, Gantz calls for unity government

The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Shifra Jacobs—the top stories, clear and concise.

Head of the Avoda party Yair Golan, head of National Unity party Benny Gantz, head of Yesh Atid party Yair Lapid and head of Israel Beyteinu party Avigdor Liberman hold a joint press conference at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem on November 6, 2024.

'A pitiful show': Liberman rejects Gantz's hostage redemption gov't proposal

Gantz has entered two unity governments under Netanyahu in the past. The last time was after the Hamas attacks on October 7, 2023.

Blue and White party head Benny Gantz, Yisrael Beytenu party chair Avigdor Liberman.

Can Gantz's 'hostage government' idea break Israel's political deadlock? - analysis

Benny Gantz's six-month government proposal to return all of the hostages and pass a haredi draft law is just what Israel needs, but it doesn't address the major roadblocks.

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