Benny Gantz
Benny Gantz is a former IDF chief of staff who entered politics at the head of Blue and White and later National Unity. He has served as defense minister and alternate prime minister, and joined the war cabinet after October 7. This hub follows Gantz across Israeli media, from coalition talks to campaign moves.
Earlier coverage
Friday, 23 October 2026
Wednesday, 21 October 2026
Tuesday, 20 October 2026
- Benny Gantz's exit from Knesset race could help Ofer Winter cross electoral threshold
- Eisenkot extends lead over Netanyahu in new poll, but neither bloc reaches majority
- Walla Poll: Eisenkot Surges to 23 After Gantz Exit, Netanyahu Slips to 19
- Israeli election: Opposition leaders welcome Benny Gantz’s withdrawal while Likud warns of vote splitting
- Blue and White Party’s Benny Gantz quits Knesset race
- 'Sometimes you have to know when to stop': Gantz's #2 defends his decision to withdraw from Knesset race
- Gantz's political corpse does not need lynching, even after pursuing path to nowhere - opinion
- Gantz's political corpse does not need lynching, even after pursuing path to nowhere - opinion
- Following Gantz's withdrawal: Right-wing leaders step up pressure on Ofer Winter
- Following Gantz's withdrawal: Right-wing leaders step up pressure on Ofer Winter
- Don't dismiss Gantz's exit from the Israeli election: Even a handful of votes can change history
Monday, 19 October 2026
- Benny Gantz Drops Out of Israeli Elections as Blue and White Falls Short in Polls
- Blue and White’s Benny Gantz pulls out of race, sealing precipitous political fall
- Gantz Asked Who He'll Vote for After Quitting Race — Here's What He Said
- Gantz Makes Formal Statement as He Withdraws From Knesset Race
- After announcing his withdrawal: Gantz's message to the Anti-Netanyahu bloc
- After announcing his withdrawal: Gantz's message to the Anti-Netanyahu bloc
- Ofer Winter Keeps Amcha Yisrael in Race Despite Right-Wing Pressure
- Gantz will not run in upcoming elections
- Israeli party leader Benny Gantz drops out of race
- Benny Gantz pulls out of 2026 Knesset election eight days before polling date
- From potential prime minister to election dropout: Gantz's dramatic political downfall
- Gantz Quits: Hendel Stands to Gain, Eisenkot May Regret it
- Lapid on Gantz's Withdrawal: This is What Happens when You Trust Netanyahu
- Right 'sounds alarm' over Gantz withdrawal as Left consolidates ahead of elections