Blue and White chairman Benny Gantz tells Arutz Sheva-Israel National News that his party is not currently considering joining the government, despite the war and the state of emergency.
Blue and White chairman Benny Gantz says that over the past year, he was offered the chance to lead the government in exchange for supporting the Draft Law, but he rejected the proposal.
New Blue and White Party campaign promises a government without the Islamist Ra'am party or the right-wing Otzma Yehudit party.
The leader of Blue and White, MK Benny Gantz, attacked opposition leaders, emphasized that he would not support a minority government with the Arab parties, and declared, "I will not waste votes."
Blue and White Chairman Benny Gantz criticized fellow opposition leaders, rejected calls to withdraw from politics, and said Israel needs a broad Zionist consensus government, not a narrow bloc.
Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir called on his fellow coalition faction heads not to allow the Blue and White party into the government, claiming it would impede success in Gaza.
MK Eitan Ginzburg says that Benjamin Netanyahu is the one who now needs to lead a move to establish a national unity government, following Benny Gantz's proposal.
Blue and White chairman MK Benny Gantz offers to join the government to secure a comprehensive hostage deal, pass a draft law, and set elections for spring 2026.
MK Alon Schuster confirms that Benny Gantz is considering rejoining the government, but only to ensure a majority for an anticipated hostage release deal.
From London to the Eiffel Tower to Sofia: Countries show solidarity by coloring their sites in blue and white.
The party's election process is being slowed reportedly due to disagreements between its different factions.
Ethiopian-born minister cites incoming Finance Minister's race, gender in attack on new Netanyahu government.
Heard of Black Friday?? Introducing Blue and White Friday!
Deputy Religious Services Minister seeks support from coalition members for his reappointment as minister.
'We want a partnership with the Likud but past experience was unsuccessful,' Blue and White's MK Tropper says.
'Gideon Sa'ar is not very popular, New Hope's joint run with Blue & White will only help right-wing bloc,' Likud MK Karhi says.
Defense Minister Benny Gantz and Justice Minister Gideon Sa'ar announce union for upcoming Knesset election.
Blue & White, New Hope planning joint run. Yoaz Hendel to be left out.
New Hope receives offer from Blue and White to examine option of joint run in upcoming elections.
Blue & White minister seeks to include free education for infants in 2023 budget. 'We need to place emphasis on couples who are working.'
MK Yaakov Asher does not rule out coalition partnership with Blue and White Party.
Blue and White chairman reportedly mulling joint run with New Hope in case of new elections.
Defense Minister to members of his party: Blue and White will continue to be the most disciplined faction in the coalition.
Gantz: We'll remain in the coalition as long as it maintains a balanced and responsible line.
Senior coalition officials warn Blue and White that it cannot impose partial boycott of coalition votes as party continues protest.
Senior Blue and White official: Bennett and Lapid must handle this, otherwise the government will disintegrate.
Blue and White party, furious over failure to promote bill on military pensions, will boycott votes in the Knesset.
Meretz head Minister Nitzan Horowitz threatens coalition over expected passage of family reunification law with help of Opposition votes.
Yamina objects to amending Basic Law on "equality" to specifically outlaw discrimination based on a variety of "up-to-date" categories.
Gantz speaks at the kibbutz movement conference on his plans to increase the quota of foreign workers, including PA workers.
Sources in the party make clear that the coalition will not compromise with the opposition on the majority in the Economics Committee.
Benny Gantz to remain Defense Minister in new government under coalition deal signed with Yair Lapid.
Yamina party says meeting with Blue and White leader was planned weeks ago. Yesh Atid, New Hope make progress in negotiations.
Parties announce 'breakthrough' in talks, say agreement has been reached for establishment of change government.
Blue and White to recommend Yesh Atid chief for the premiership in consultations with President Rivlin. Shas nominates Netanyahu.
Likud, Blue and White, trade barbs after DM Gantz cancels government meeting, delaying signing of contracts for additional vaccines.
Blue and White chairman responds to exit polls: I will reach out to anyone who can offer a replacement for Netanyahu.
Blue and White chairman appeals to parties in the anti-Netanyahu bloc on the eve of the election.
Blue and White chairman: Netanyahu did not permit government ministers go to the Gulf because he wanted to go there first.
Blue and White chairman claims he is "doing the responsible and right thing" by not quitting the race for the Knesset.
Blue and White's leader warns against 'Israel's own Capitol riots'.
Blue and White chairman warns: If we are not in the next Knesset, nothing will stop Netanyahu.
Arutz Sheva asked Blue & White MK Tehila Friedman on her opinion regarding Supreme Court ruling on Conversion Law.
Blue and White wants the government to examine anew the powers granted to the committee amid accusations of political favors to travelers.
Hod Betzer, close associate of Blue and White chairman, reportedly removed from party campaign after urging Gantz not to run.
A Purim-eve poll shows Blue and White slipping behind, Likud's block nearly at enough seats for a government.
Blue and White MK attacks Yesh Atid for conformist policies
Curfew to begin at 8:30 p.m. and end at 5:00 a.m. this Thursday, Friday, Shabbat. Defense Minister and Blue and White ministers support
MK Zohar of the Likud calls the objection 'the latest step in a failed career'
In a Zoom conference attended by thousands of Blue and White activists Gantz said: Preventing annexation paved the way for peace.
MK Tehila Friedman writes to Blue and White colleagues: We prevented steps that would have endangered the country we love so much.
'Blue and White' submits its slate for 24th Knesset elections. "List is composed of honest, committed and determined public servants".
Diaspora Affairs Minister reportedly explained to associates why she decided not be part of Blue and White slate in upcoming election.
Blue and White chairman explains why he expects his party to recover from dismal showing in the polls so far.
Blue and White chairman: I will not sit under Netanyahu one more time. You can fool me once but not twice.
Blue and White, haredi parties fail to reach compromise on amendments to law on lockdown enforcement.
Blue and White and Likud spar over the issue of when and how to close institutions flouting public health guidelines.
Blue and White ministers to vote in favor of 7-10 day extension of total lockdown, effectively ensuring extension's passage.
Former Blue and White minister Avi Nissenkorn warns that his former party won't make it into next Knesset.
Benny Gantz says that as he will do what he must to see Netanyahu prosecuted.
