Topic - Benny Gantz

Benjamin Gantz (; born 9 June 1959) is an Israeli soldier and politician. He served as the 20th Chief of General Staff of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) from 2011 to 2015. - Source: Wikipedia

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In this May 24, 2020 file photo, Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz attends the first Cabinet meeting of the new government at the Chagall Hall in the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem, Israel. (Abir Sultan/Pool Photo via AP, File) **FILE**

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