Benny Gantz
Israeli military officer and politician (born 1959)
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Summary
Benny Gantz was born on June 9, 1959[1], in Kfar Ahim[2]. He has worked as a military personnel[3], politician[4], and commander-in-chief[5]. He ranks in the top 0.62% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11,082 views/month, #6,168 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Israel[7]
- Position held: Knesset member[8]
- Educated at: Tel Aviv University[9], University of Haifa[10], National Defense University[11]
- Award received: Commander of the Legion of Merit[12]
- Sex or gender: male[13]
- Member of political party: Blue and White Israel Resilience Party[14]
- Commons category: Benny Gantz[15]
- Military, police or special rank: rav aluf[16]
- Academic degree: bachelor's degree[17], master's degree[18]
- Residence: Yad Mordechai[19]
- Participated in conflict: 1982 Lebanon War[20], South Lebanon conflict[21]
- Family name: Gantz[22]
- Given name: Benyamin[23]
- Official website: https://kachollavan.org.il[24]
- Name in native language: בנימין גנץ[25]
- Start of work period: September 19, 1977[26]
- End of work period: February 16, 2015[27]
- Social media followers: 126,806[28], 98,311[29], 10,900[30], 172,784[31], 210,110[32], 11,500[33], 11,900[34], 12,200[35]
Why It Matters
Benny Gantz has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 40 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]
FAQs
Where was Benny Gantz born?
Benny Gantz was born in Kfar Ahim[2].
What did Benny Gantz do for work?
Benny Gantz worked as a military personnel[3], politician[4], and commander-in-chief[5].
Where did Benny Gantz go to school?
Benny Gantz was educated at Tel Aviv University[9], University of Haifa[10], and National Defense University[11].
What awards did Benny Gantz receive?
Honors received include Commander of the Legion of Merit[12].