Blue and White

Likud to Blue & White: Forget 2020's budget & focus on 2021

Likud party reportedly proposes skipping authorizing a budget for 2020 and moving forward right away to working on 2021's budget.

Can calls for unity and moderation unite divided societies?

The problem with Friedman-Nachalon’s prescription is that democracy is not unity and consensus, but making choices. Op-ed.

'We're ready for compromises, but only based on the agreement'

Blue and White convenes to discuss budget crisis and the threat of elections.

Conflict between Likud and Blue and White escalates

Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi says Netanyahu will do anything to remain prime minister, Likud says Ashkenazi is undermining Gantz.

Likud official: Govt. can't function like this

Official close to Netanyahu says Blue and White party actively preventing government from functioning, avoids making hard decisions.

Likud: Blue and White is again fighting the government

Likud attacks as vote on bill to postpone budget deadline canceled. If no budget passage or extension by Monday - elections will be called.

Coalition Crisis:

Likud, Blue and White fail to reach deal on budget delay

Coalition crisis deepens as Finance Committee pushes off vote on bill to delay budget deadline after Likud, Blue & White fail to reach deal.

Likud: Blue and White violating agreements

Likud party warns: Blue and White abstention may lead to new elections.

Netanyahu: 'We don't need 24 hours'

Netanyahu rejects Gantz ultimatum: 'We don't need 24 hours, we don't even need 24 minutes.'

Blue and White in talks to form alliance with Labor

Alternate Prime Minister Benny Gantz spoke with Labor chief Amir Peretz on possibility of forming united list if new elections are called.

'Blue and White has crossed a red line'

Finance Minister accuses Blue and White party of causing harm to Israeli public by canceling Sunday's Cabinet meeting.

'I do not regret for a second entering the government'

Blue and White chairman does not intend to fold on the budget: "I do not want elections - but I do not intend to back down."

Katz: Netanyahu was wrong about having two Prime Ministers

The Finance Minister said that coalition agreement with Blue and White was a mistake—'PM having difficult time running the country.'

Gantz to haredim: Draft Law in exchange for preventing elections

Report: Gantz spoke to haredi leaders and indicated he would support the Draft Law if they pressure Netanyahu not to go to election.

Ashkenazi: Gantz will remain Blue and White chairman

Foreign Minister calls on Likud to resolve budget crisis: "This crisis can be resolved in one minute."

Support for sovereignty also within the Blue and White party

Sovereignty Movement leaders meet Blue and White Minister Omer Yankelevich.

'We will form an alternative government without Blue and White'

Minister Ofir Akunis: If Blue and White thwarts the passing of the budget, an alternative government will be formed.

'We need to be flexible, the government must not be toppled'

Interior Minister calls for a compromise in crisis over the budget.

Miki Zohar: Likud and Blue & White headed for divorce

Coalition Chairman Zohar: If Ganz and Netanyahu decide to break up coalition, we should try to form alternative gov't or head for elections.

Attempt to amend Nationality Law falls flat

Knesset rejects MK Kamal-Mreeh's proposal to amend Nationality Law, as Blue and White, Joint Arab List, MKs avoid voting.

The haredim's message to Gantz

Members of haredi parties reportedly urge Blue and White chairman to agree to one-year budget.

Gantz: No enemy should test us

Defense Minister says Syria and Lebanon bear responsibility for any attack from the in territory in light of security incident in north.

'Two-year budget is the right thing to do'

Culture Min. Hili Tropper claims party doesn't want elections, but will continue to insist on two-year budget.

'The rift is big, there's no escaping elections'

Veteran Likud activist Arik Ziv does not recommend that Netanyahu go to elections.

'Blue and White doesn't want a budget'

Netanyahu criticizes the Blue and White party, claims the party isn't interested in passing a budget.

Coalition crisis: UTJ vs Blue and White

Haredi party says it is no longer bound by coalition agreement after Blue and White party votes to ban conversion therapy.

'Gantz leading to full lockdown'

Netanyahu accuses Gantz and his party of failing to take the necessary steps to curb coronavirus.

Blue and White will not support removal of Shasha-Biton

Blue and White party says it would be 'inappropriate' for Likud to remove chair of Knesset Coronavirus Committee over opening of gyms, pools

Plan to probe judges for conflicts of interest divides gov't

Likud to back investigation of judges for possible conflicts of interest. Blue & White blasts probe as 'war against Israeli democracy'.

A chance for [Benny] Gantz

What does Blue and White stand for now that its ministers serve under the man whose ouster was their only policy? How about this idea? Op-ed

Will Blue & White back sovereignty despite Gantz's opposition?

Testy exchange breaks out during faction meeting. Hendel: 'I'll back sovereignty with or without Gantz's consent'.

New Blue and White MK 'in favor of sovereignty'

Hila Shay Vazan, who becomes an MK following passage of Norwegian Law, says she is "totally right-wing." "My opinions are clear."

4 religious women to enter Knesset

Norwegian Law allows Blue and White ministers to resign from the Knesset, paving way for 4 religious Jewish women to become MKs.

Netanyahu: Blue and White's behavior unacceptable

Prime Minister reportedly furious at actions by Blue and White MKs since formation of unity government. 'This cannot continue.'

Blue & White demands changes to laws not in coalition agreement

Blue and White may agree to change law so that Supreme Court can't force takeover by Benny Gantz - if Likud agrees to other changes.

Blue and White demanding changes to Norwegian Law

Blue and White demands changes to Norwegian Law, while refusing to amend Basic Law.

Likud officials: Netanyahu seeking elections

Senior officials in Likud claim the unity government will not last for much longer. Likud in response: An ugly lie.

Regev to Blue and White: Open your ears

Former Culture Minister responds to criticism from Blue and White party over her tenure in the Culture Ministry.

Five Blue and White ministers to step down as MKs

Knesset to pass Norwegian Law, allowing ministers to step down as Knesset members.

Female haredi minister adds 'with God's help' to pledge

Incoming Diaspora Minister received permission from the Knesset Secretary to add the two words to her pledge of allegiance.

Gantz appoints first ever female haredi minister

Gantz appointed MK Omer Yankelevich as the incoming Diaspora Minister, making her the first ever female Knesset minister.

Gantz assigns Blue and White MKs ministerial porfolios

A list of Blue and White MKs who've received ministerial portfolios from party chairman Benny Gantz.

Sovereignty not included in basic guidelines of new government

Document includes sections on coronavirus crisis and a promise to promote settlement throughout the country.

Tensions in Blue and White

MK Omer Yankelevitch was placed in the 23rd spot on the Blue and White slate but Gantz still intends to appoint her as a minister.

Government formation bill passed into law

Later today, signatures of more than 61 Knesset members will be submitted to President, who will ask Netanyahu to form government.

What is Netanyahu demanding in exchange for Health Ministry?

Netanyahu reportedly demanding Communications or Culture and Sports Ministry from Blue and White in exchange for Health Ministry.

AG to Supreme Court: 'Don't disqualify coalition agreement'

AG announces following Likud/Blue & White clarification, no reason to rule coalition agreement or any of its clauses should be invalidated.

'The people elected me, the court should not interfere'

Netanyahu: The Likud got more votes than any party in the history of the country. A huge majority wants the government we are establishing.

'Dirty trick': Likud buries Overrule Clause

Blue & White and Likud succeed in removing Overrule Clause proposed by Yamina so that Likud members do not have to vote against it.

Chief Justice: 'People voted for the list and get skipped over'

Supreme Court opens second day of petitions against establishing government this morning. Today's hearing to focus on coalition agreement.

Blue and White MKs to donate 20% of their salaries

Blue and White chairman to remain in his Rosh HaAyin home despite coalition agreement housing clause.

Netanyahu-Gantz power-sharing law approved in first reading

Legislation would anchor rotation agreement between Likud, Blue and White leaders in law.

MK Hauser: Yesh Atid is a left-wing party

Derech Eretz MK: Had we known the Blue and White alliance would include Yesh Atid, we would not have joined.

Labor executive committee approves joining government

Labor Party executive committee unanimously approves agreement which will see the party join the national unity government.

'Netanyahu collected materials on Gantz and Ashkenazi'

Former PM Ehud Barak claims that Netanyahu collected information on Blue and White leaders in order to force them to join government.

Netanyahu promises:

Right bloc principles to be maintained in unity government

PM speaks to Right bloc party leaders saying he will continue to uphold principles that led bloc in previous government also in current one.

'Fourth elections if Supreme Court rules against Netanyahu'

Blue and White agreed that if Supreme Court prohibits Netanyahu from serving as prime minister, the country would head for a 4th election.

Blue and White's latest threat

Blue and White says it will hold elections for Knesset Judiciary Committee if Likud does not agree to unity deal.

Report: Breakthrough in coalition talks

Likud and Blue and White nearing agreement for formation of unity government.

Liberman: I will not join Netanyahu's government

Yisrael Beytenu chairman criticizes contacts between Likud and Blue and White.