Tag: Benny Gantz

President Joe Biden has called for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict before Ramadan, highlighting the potential dangers of continued fighting during the Muslim holy month.
In his book "The End of Israel: Dispatches from a Path to Catastrophe," Bradley Burston criticizes Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for leading Israel towards a destructive path, desiring accusations of genocide, apartheid, and ethnic cleansing to maintain power by presenting himself as the savior against a hostile world.
Vice President Kamala Harris called for an immediate six-week ceasefire in Gaza at a civil rights event, emphasizing the need for humanitarian aid to enter the region, mostly placing the onus on Israel.
A longstanding conflict between the Israeli army and the Charedi community, centered on exemptions for Torah study, has intensified with the recent Gaza war and the army's manpower shortage.
Israeli lawmaker Ofer Cassif, from the far-left Hadash-Taal party, narrowly avoided expulsion from the Knesset after a vote fell short of the required two-thirds majority.
The International Court of Justice did not issue an injunction to end the fighting in Gaza, which was seen as a relief by Israel's political echelon.
Israel is grappling with both mourning and political struggles in the aftermath of the recent violence.
This article discusses the complex politics surrounding Israel during times of war.
In a significant ruling, the Israeli Supreme Court has struck down a law that limited its power, reversing a piece of legislation that aimed to weaken the judiciary.
Thousands of Israelis have attended a rally demanding Prime Minister Netanyahu's resignation over his handling of a hostage situation.
Gal Meir Eisenkot, the son of former IDF chief of staff Gadi Eisenkot, was killed in combat in Gaza while serving as a reservist in a commando unit.
The Israeli government has accused Gaza-based photojournalists who work for major international news organizations of being complicit in the Hamas terror attack on southern Israel in October 2023.
During his visit to Israel amidst the ongoing conflict with Hamas, U.S. President Joe Biden assured Israels war cabinet that the United States will continue to support and defend Israel.
Representatives from Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party and Benny Gantz's National Unity party are reportedly in advanced negotiations for a possible compromise on the judicial overhaul in Israel.
This video discusses the recent passage of part of the judicial overhaul bill in Israel and offers a perspective on the movement against the Israeli government.
In a discussion between Walla News Chief Political Correspondent Tal Shalev and journalist Neri Zilber, the current state of Israeli politics is analyzed after the passing of the state budget.
Walla News Chief Political Correspondent Tal Shalev and Israel Policy Forum Policy Advisor Neri Zilber discuss Israeli politics post the state budget passing, focusing on Netanyahu's challenges from protests, coalition hardliners, and upcoming pitfalls.
In this podcast, Noah Efron and Alon Tal discuss two important topics: the possibility of right-center-left-Arab-Jewish politics in Israel, as demonstrated by the outgoing government, and whether Benny Gantz should break his promise and join Netanyahu's government to counter Kahanists and homophobia.
In this edition of "The Man in the Room Where It Happened," Noah Efron and outgoing Member of Knesset Alon Tal discuss the feasibility of right-center-left-Arab-Jewish politics in Israel, questioning whether the outgoing government demonstrated its possibility or impossibility.
In the lead-up to the upcoming Israeli election, parties have until September 15th to finalize their lists of candidates.
In this article, Walla News Chief Political Correspondent Tal Shalev and journalist Neri Zilber discuss the upcoming Israeli election and the key factors influencing voting patterns.
In this podcast episode, Allison Kaplan Sommer, Miriam Herschlag, and Noah Efron discuss three main topics related to Israeli politics.
Israel has successfully tested a high-powered, ground-based laser interceptor system aimed at defending against various threats including rockets, UAVs, and anti-tank missiles.
In this discussion, journalist Neri Zilber and political correspondent Tal Shalev provide an overview of the current state of Israeli politics as of 2022.
In a discussion about recent events, the Hebrew word of the year for 2022 is highlighted as a good starting point to the year.