Smotrich: Renewed fighting in Gaza will be ‘completely different’ "In the end, Gaza's governmental capabilities need to be destroyed," said the Israeli finance minister. Amelie Botbol and Akiva Van Koningsveld March 17, 2025
Knesset members gift Purim baskets ahead of joyous Jewish holiday There's one thing everyone agrees on: There's nothing like a lemon waffle," says MK Benny Gantz. March 13, 2025
Nephew of former IDF chief of staff killed in Gaza Capt. Yogev Pazi, the nephew of former War Cabinet member Gadi Eizenkot, and Staff Sgt. Noam Eitan, both of the IDF's Nahshon Battalion, fell in battle. Nov. 18, 2024
Netanyahu to Gantz: Those who don’t help war effort ‘would do well not to interfere’ Benny Gantz and Gadi Eizenkot charged that the Israeli prime minister wasn't telling the truth when he vowed to bring the hostages back alive. Akiva Van Koningsveld Sept. 3, 2024
War’s progress stalled due to lack of clear policy As Israel's government wavers, dwindling international support leaves leaders needing to decisively pursue victory. Ariel Kahana April 7, 2024
Blinken meets Gantz, Lapid on second day of Israel visit "The most urgent issue is, of course, to find ways to bring back the hostages. Once that can be done, then peace can be achieved," the secretary said. Feb. 8, 2024
War Cabinet’s Gantz, Eizenkot propose reducing aid to Gaza The National Unity Party ministers want to place pressure on Hamas, which steals 60% of the supplies, according to the Shin Bet. David Isaac Feb. 1, 2024
Son of former IDF chief of staff Gadi Eizenkot killed in Gaza fighting Master Sgt. (res.) Gal Meir Eizenkot, a soldier in the 699th Battalion, "fell in battle in the north of the Gaza Strip," reported the Israel Defense Forces. Dec. 7, 2023
Netanyahu introduces unity government: ‘The nation’s fate is at stake’ “We are fighting with all our strength on all fronts. We have gone on the offensive,” proclaimed the prime minister. David Isaac Oct. 11, 2023
