Israeli PoliticsGantz promises to join Netanyahu coalition if opposition falls short of majorityThe former alternate prime minister called on opposition politicians ‘not to repeat the mistake’ of previous coalitions ahead of the upcoming elections this yearBy Jacob Jaffa2 min read
By The JC LeaderThere are no good options for Israel to free the hostages and defeat HamasEven if one accepts that the hostages must come first, the correct path forward is still far from obvious. The question remains: how best to bring them home?2 min read
Benny GantzGantz considering rejoining coalition to push through ceasefireBlue and White leader appealed to Netanyahu: ‘This is a time for making the right decisions for the people of Israel’By Jane Prinsley1 min read
IsraelGantz and Rubio criticise UK, Western moves they say hurt hostage talksBlue and White leader Benny Gantz and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio have accused the UK, France and other allies of undermining the prospects for a ceasefireBy JC Reporter2 min read
Benny GantzGantz announces departure from wartime cabinet, blames Netanyahu for prolonging warGantz was originally set to make his announcement on Saturday, but postponed after the hostages were freedBy Akiva van Koningsveld4 min read
Benny GantzBenny Gantz’s party submits bill to dissolve Knesset and call for Israeli electionsThe next Israeli national vote must be held by October 27, 2026By JC Reporter1 min read
Benny GantzBenny Gantz threatens to quit coalition if there is no post-war plan for GazaThe former IDF Chief of Staff warned Netanyahu that the ‘people of Israel are watching you’ in a televised address on SaturdayBy Daniel Ben-David1 min read
Benny Gantz threatens to leave coalition if Charedi exemption law is passedThe new law allows the Strictly Orthodox community to avoid IDF service, unlike secular IsraelisBy JC Reporter2 min read||March 25, 2024 10:43
Netanyahu denies he ordered UK embassy not to help Benny Gantz arrange London tripThe former general and minister made surprise trips to the UK and US this weekBy JC Reporter1 min read||March 6, 2024 21:51
'Never again is now' says Netanyahu as war on Hamas escalatesIsrael's prime minister said that his people were fighting 'a second war of independence'By Josh Kaplan2 min read||October 28, 2023 19:07
'Every member of Hamas is a dead man' pledges NetanyahuThe prime minister said Hamas would be left without any military capacityBy Josh Kaplan2 min read||October 11, 2023 21:31
Netanyahu agrees to unity government with Lapid and GantzIsraeli PM forms new coalition with moderate centrists as Israeli losses climbBy David Isaac 3 min read||October 11, 2023 14:00