Benny Gantz Gantz concedes election: 'We respect the will of the people'Blue and White leader concede defeat as poll numbers show right-wing bloc winning 65 Knesset seats. After Netanyahu declares victory, Gantz says results not finalDespite the Likud leading with 97% of the vote counted, Blue and White chief Benny Gantz celebrates 'historic achievement'. Gantz: I will be everyone's Prime Minister"Our people and our society chose to unite, connect, and escape the split," says Blue and White chairman. Benny Gantz gets surprising support from Nazareth votersResidents of Israel's largest Arab city see Blue and White leader as possible representative after years of Likud and Labor. Watch: Benny Gantz encounters accident - and aids victimAfter Gantz's car encounters accident scene, the Blue and White chairman gets out and gives aid to an injured motorcyclist. Gantz: Israel setting out today 'on a new path'Blue and White party chief Benny Gantz votes in Rosh Haayin. Benny Gantz – The challenger chimes inBenny Gantz vows in interview to win the election and form a government that will not include Netanyahu. Netanyahu: I prefer the haredim to Lapid and GantzPM Netanyahu says he would have preferred to have the haredi parties in his government in 2013, but Bennett forced him to sit with Lapid. Gantz: Netanyahu's annexation plan is 'irresponsible'Blue and White chief hits Prime Minister over announcement Likud will back annexation of Israeli towns in Judea and Samaria.Gantz: Netanyahu isn't the messiahBlue and White leader promises to fight corruption, says PM Netanyahu 'isn't in charge' of Israel. Netanyahu: Benny Gantz, shame on youPM Netanyahu blasts Gantz for asserting that return of Zachary Baumel's body was timed to help Netanyahu politically. Netanyahu to Gantz: Shame on youPM attacks Gantz after he claimed that the return of Zachary Baumel's body for burial in Israel was a "political spin." Gantz: No to the 1967 lines, Jerusalem will remain unitedBlue and White leader says there is currently no one to talk to on the other side for peace negotiations.Gantz's plan to form the next governmentBlue and White leader hopes to defeat Likud by at least 4 seats, woo several parties associated with the right. 'They called us a riffraff, now we're robots'Prime Minister speaks at press conference about investigation into Likud's bots network. 'None of them is fake.'Gantz: 'Netanyahu's conducting psychological terror''Friends, Netanyahu's going to lose, Netanyahu's stressed; he knows better than anyone he'll lose elections," Gantz said. Likud demands pollsters also examine Lapid suitability for PMLikud lawyer claims in letter to media and polling institutes that method of PM suitability surveys mislead the electorate. Who is really behind anti-Likud 'bots' report?Amid push back against report of alleged Likud online smear campaign, some have cited report's ties to left-wing US group. Is it fake news? Gantz: Investigate if Mossad leaked Iranian phone hackingBlue and White chairman demands the Shin Bet investigate whether the Mossad leaked the Iranian hacking of his mobile phone.'I will tell Netanyahu: No Smotrich'Recordings of Benny Gantz published in which he does not rule out sitting in a government headed by Netanyahu.'Even Bibi agreed - limit Prime Ministers to two terms'Blue and White chief says Israeli premier should be limited to two terms, promises to pass term limits if elected PM. Likud minister: Benny Gantz can join Likud governmentPublic Security Minister Erdan says Blue and White party welcome to join Likud-led government - after right-wing parties join. 'Israel is not built for experiments'Former MK Zvi Hendel: The former Chiefs of Staff are nice people to take a trip with, not to lead a state. Security dispute between Netanyahu, Gantz revealedNew report reveals Blue and White leader's reluctance to carry out secret operation ordered by PM without Cabinet approval. Shaked: 'If Gantz wins I'll embitter his life - but he won't'Justice Minister makes clear she won't sit in government headed by Gantz, but adds: 'No chance it'll happen, stop living in illusions.' Gafni's advice to Benny GantzMK Moshe Gafni blasts Blue and White chairman who said at AIPAC that the Kotel belongs to everyone.Benny Gantz to Iran from AIPAC: You won't become military powerBlue and White head says 'I won't hesitate to use force if and when it's needed.' Gantz: Iran knows us, and not just from my phoneBlue and White leader Benny Gantz addresses rocket attack at day 2 of AIPAC conference. 'They're accusing me of treason?'Netanyahu blasts Blue and White leaders: I'm fed up. I'm sick of their lies. Gantz: Netanyahu would kill me, colludes with the KremlinGantz in private conversations: If Netanyahu had a way that I could be harmed, would do it.Poll: Right-wing bloc loses majorityGrowing number of voters favor Benny Gantz over Netanyahu as premier, while left-Arab bloc tops right-religious bloc in latest poll. Benny Gantz: Keep US-Israel relationship bipartisanBlue and White chairman confident he is prepared to step into the role of PM, says US-Israel relationship must be kept bipartisan. Gantz to Netanyahu: Are you listening to yourself?Benny Gantz attacks Netanyahu after TV interview: Stooping so low? Let's stop it.From the Hebrew Press: 'Blue and White' - the Fake News party'Blue and White,' the Israeli political party nicknamed 'The Three Chiefs of Staff' party misled the public shamelessly when it connected stocks Netanyahu sold in 2010 with the 2015 IDF-ThyssenKrupp submarine purchase deal. And that's not all. Netanyahu to sue Blue and White leaders for libelPN Netanyahu says he will sue leaders of Blue and White party for libel. Lapid: Go ahead. Sue me. Benny Gantz: We will not raise taxesBlue and White party releases its economic platform. 'We will make big changes, not big announcements.' Liberman: Gantz treats war like a danceFormer DM Avigdor Liberman says Blue and White leader's performance in Operation Protective Edge shows he cannot be prime minister. 'Gantz, what does Iran know you are hiding from us?'PM accuses Blue and White party leaders of 'panicking' over Iran's hacking of Benny Gantz's cell phone. 'What are you hiding '40 seats and we replace government'Blue and White Chair in interview promises he won't sit in Netanyahu government, won't have Ahmed Tibi and Ayman Odeh in his government. Gantz: Phone hack will not affect my functioningBlue and White leader says Iran cannot blackmail him or harm Israel's security with information from his cell phone. 'Gantz and Lapid will expel thousands of Jews from their homes'Netanyahu blasts Blue and White party during visit to ancient Shilo, pushes back on allegations he received millions in kickbacks.'Forget the secret recordings - I won't sit with Netanyahu'Caught on tape saying he might sit in Netanyahu gov't, Benny Gantz claims he spoke before indictments - but reporter disputes this claim. Does Gantz really rule out sitting with Netanyahu?Blue and White leader says 'situation can change,' leading to him sitting with Netanyahu despite pledge not to. 'He couldn't protect his phone, how can he protect the country?'Following report Iran hacked Blue and White leader's phone, PM asks 'if Gantz could not protect his phone, how can he protect the country?'Lapid on Gantz phone hacking: Not a big dealLapid on Iranians breaking into Gantz's mobile phone: The solution is to make sure there's nothing security-related on your phone. 'Shin Bet being used as a political pawn'Labor leader Avi Gabbay says Iran did not hack Blue and White leader's phone, Shin Bet only said so at behest of PM Netanyahu. Blue and White: Netanyahu leaked Iran's hacking of Gantz's phoneBlue and White party demands attorney general investigate leak that Iran had hacked party leader's cell phone. 'Barak is the most failed prime minister in Israel's history'Likud fires back after former PM says leak on hacking of Gantz's phone is meant to take attention away from Netanyahu's investigations. Gantz: Israel needs 'stern, continuous' policy against HamasBlue and White party leader visits Gaza border area, says Israel needs to act against Hamas.Gantz on telephone hacking: Fictional and gossipyBenny Gantz calls to focus on restoring deterrence and not on the hacking of his cellular phone by Iranians.Report: Iran hacked Benny Gantz's cell phone2 Shin Bet agents met with Blue and White leader to inform him that personal information from his phone is now in Iranian hands. 'Netanyahu is busy rescuing himself'Blue and White chairman Benny Gantz launches personal attack on Netanyahu, says he can't be trusted. Gantz: We may bring back targeted assassinationsBlue and White party leaders slam 'weak' defense policies of PM Netanyahu in tour of Gaza envelope, promise restored deterrence.'Gantz, Hamas would love to have you as PM'Bennett excoriates Blue and White chief Benny Gantz, mocking his record as an IDF chief of staff. 'Hamas would vote for you if they could.' 'Gantz and friends threatening judges'Attorney Ben Gvir attacks Blue and White video warning of possibility he will be elected to Judicial Selection Committee. Blue and White leader to give keynote speech at AIPACBenny Gantz expected to use AIPAC speech to promise better relationship with US Jewry, improved counter-terrorism partnership.Gantz: Kahane would be proud of NetanyahuBlue and White chairman blasts PM: Smotrich will not be Education Minister. Schools will not teach that pride parades are animal parades. |
