Benny Gantz
Profile
Benny Gantz is an Israeli politician and retired army general who currently serves as a member of the Knesset. He previously held several high-level government positions, including Minister of Defense, Deputy Prime Minister, and Alternate Prime Minister. Before entering politics, Gantz had a distinguished military career, serving as the 20th Chief of General Staff of the Israel Defense Forces from 2011 to 2015. He founded the Israel Resilience Party in 2018, which later became a core component of the National Unity alliance. His political platform has historically emphasized national security, a strong stance against Iranian influence, and a pragmatic approach to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Details
- Born
- 1959-06-09 · 67 years old
- Birth place
- Kfar Ahim, Israel
- Education
- Tel Aviv University (Bachelor's in History), University of Haifa (Master's in Political Science), National Defense University (Master's in National Resources Management)
- Career
- Chief of General Staff of the Israel Defense Forces, Chairman of the Fifth Dimension
