Benny Gantz



Benny Gantz (Hebrew: בִּנְיָמִין "בֵּנִי" גַּנְץ‎‎; born 9 June 1959) is an Israeli politician serving as the 1st Alternate Prime Minister of Israel in 2020–2021 and and Minister of Defense from 17 May 2020 until 29 December 2022.

Quotes

 * We will increase our vigilance and readiness to thwart terror ... and will continue to take any measures necessary in facing terror groups in the area.
 * Benny Gantz (2021) cited in "Israel’s politicians promise to apprehend West Bank gunmen" on i24 News, 17 December 2021.