Benny Gantz

Gantz blames Netanyahu for 'fake' Coronavirus news

In bizarre twist, Blue and White head, Benny Gantz blamed Netanyahu for making up news of Coronavirus spread.

Gantz blames Netanyahu for leaked recording

Gantz blames Netanyahu for leaked recording of top aide, in which aide is heard saying Blue and White head presents security risk.

Gantz: Netanyahu behaving like the head of a mafia

Blue and White chairman blames Netanyahu for leaking the recording of his former strategic adviser.

Gantz fires close adviser for speaking against him

'Details of this despicable act, how recording was given to media, will come to light later,' Bachar vows.

Gantz campaign strategist says he's a "liability to Israel"

In a conversation with a friend, Gantz's campaign strategist is heard saying the Blue and White chairman is "incompetent" and "dangerous."

Gantz to Netanyahu: You are poisoning Israel

Blue and White leader launches fierce attack on PM Netanyahu, accuses him of creating culture of crime and fear.

Gantz: Netanyahu wants to become an Erdogan-style leader

Blue and White chairman blasts Netanyahu: There may be a Prime Minister here who is an Israeli-style Erdogan who works for himself.

Yamina:

'Gantz wants a dictatorship of the High Court'

Yamina party slams Blue and White leader for calling for judiciary to be supreme over other branches of government.

Gantz: Judiciary must be supreme over political system

Blue and White chairman warns about 'danger to Israeli democracy' if Netanyahu remains in office while under trial.

'I won't be blackmailed'

MK Gantz says he won't work with Joint Arab List or PM Netanyahu, promises to cooperate with investigations.

Gantz: Gabi Ashkenazi will be my Defense Minister

Blue and White chairman visits Gaza envelope, promises that Ashkenazi will "correct Netanyahu's failures".

Poll: Likud leads as Blue and White weakens

Data shows Likud remaining stable with 33 seats, Blue and White dropping to 32. Yamina wins 8 seats. Blocs tie.

Netanyahu: Gantz government would threaten Israel's security

PM says Blue and White can only form coalition with Joint Arab List after its leader says he would not support response to Gaza rocket fire.

'We need a full time Prime Minister'

Blue and White chairman criticizes Netanyahu over his indictments, says Israel needs a PM who will focus solely on the country.

Gantz: If I'm indicted while serving as PM, I will resign

Blue and White chairman says there's a "political aroma" coming from investigation of former company, but backs law enforcement agencies.

State Attorney orders criminal probe into Gantz's former company

Benny Gantz is not considered a suspect in probe into artificial intelligence company Fifth Dimension, of which he was an executive.

Benny Gantz's glass house

Gantz's former company set to be investigated after election

Attorney General expected to announce criminal probe of "Fifth Dimension" company which was headed by Benny Gantz.

Report: Gantz hid information from Shabak

Benny Gantz, candidate for prime minister, hid information from Shabak after his phone was hacked, report says.

Gantz turns down Netanyahu's request for debate

Blue and White chairman dismisses Netanyahu's challenge for televised debate as a spin to divert attention from PM's trial.

Netanyahu challenges Gantz to series of televised debates

Netanyahu challenges Blue and White opponent to series of debates 'like in the US; on politics, security, and economics'.

Smotrich to Gantz: Say out loud you won't rely on Arab parties

Transportation Minister to Blue and White leader: Come to the podium and pledge you won't form a government with terrorist supporters.

Bennett asks, Likud will stop attacking

Yamina chairman sends messages to Netanyahu's associates saying he wants to avoid a confrontation with the Likud.

Gantz: I don't need the support of the Joint List

Blue and White chairman says he will not sit in a government with predominantly Arab party and that he does not need its support.

Gantz rejects Smotrich, but not Bennett and Shaked

Blue and White chairman rules out coalition with Joint List and "those who are racist and radical like Smotrich".

The empty box syndrome

'No way' right-wing parties will sit with Gantz

Likud's Min. Steinitz calls out Blue and White election campaign, urges center-left party to be 'honest,' admit they will need Arab party.

Gantz: Joint List will not be part of my government

Blue and White chairman says the gaps between he and the predominantly Arab party are too deep to bridge.

Towers of Babble?

Bennett reads out embarrassing B&W quotes from Protective Edge

Blue and White heads exit Knesset plenum as DM reads protocols that include unintelligible Gantz statement under pressure of Gaza operation.

Gantz demands PM show up for discussion on the south

Blue and White chairman writes PM demanding that he attend discussion initiated by the opposition on the security situation in the south.

Netanyahu: Gantz is cute, but he's no leader

Prime Minister says Blue and White chairman cannot truly implement the Deal of the Century.

Benny Gantz:

'Netanyahu is traveling the world in search of desperate spins'

Blue and White chairman says Netanyahu will be unable to serve the people of Israel once his trial starts after the March 2 election.

Can Gantz be so foolish as to bring the Deal for a Knesset vote now?

Gantz: I'll bring 'Deal of the Century' to the Knesset next week

Blue and White chairman says Trump peace plan aligns perfectly with his party's platform, calls on PA to 'say yes for once.'

Dutch court rejects war crimes charges against Benny Gantz

District court in The Netherlands rejects petition to try Israeli MK and former IDF chief of staff on war crimes charges.

Pompeo: Peace plan will continue no matter who becomes PM

Secretary of State notes Gantz's approval of Trump's peace plan, expresses confidence it will move forward regardless of who is elected PM.

Benny Gantz 'will implement Deal of the Century after elections'

Blue and White leader: 'The President's peace plan is a significant and historic milestone, indeed.'

'Gantz is Mr. Yes-and-No, he hasn't decided yet'

MK Liberman calls on PM Netanyahu, MK Gantz, to worry about problems in Israel instead of 'photo op' trip to Washington.

'Trump will try to compromise between Netanyahu and Gantz'

Chairman of Republicans Overseas believes Trump's meetings with Netanyahu and Gantz are intended to bring about possible unity government.

'Deal of the Century'

Gantz lands in Washington

Blue and White chairman arrives in US capital ahead of his meeting on Monday with US President Donald Trump.

Gantz takes off for Washington

Blue and White chairman leaves for Washington ahead of meeting with Trump to discuss “Deal of the Century”.

Gantz: I will meet President Trump on Monday

MK Gantz praises US Pres. Trump, says the two have had 'secret' conversations. 'Israel is forever thankful for the US' friendship.'

Report: Gantz leaning toward rejecting Trump invitation

TV report: Blue and White chairman fears Netanyahu set a trap for him and is leaning towards refusing invitation to visit White House.

Report: Blue & White considering rejecting Trump's invitation

Blue & White reportedly considering turning down President Trump's invitation to Benny Gantz. Gantz expected to announce decision Saturday.

Pence: Netanyahu, Gantz accepted invitation to White House

Israeli leaders to meet President Trump in DC next week to discuss administration's peace plan. Gantz invited at Netanyahu's suggestion.

Netanyahu, Gantz invited to White House to hear US peace plan

Trump Administration prepares to release its 'deal of the century.'

Netanyahu apologizes to persons with disabilities

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu issues apology to persons with disabilities who were offended by his imitation of Gantz's stuttering.

Regev to Gantz: 'Enough with the tales, tell the truth'

Min. Miri Regev tells Arutz Sheva: Benny Gantz doesn't really want to annex Jordan Valley, he has a lot of support among the left.

PA criticizes both Netanyahu and Gantz

Abbas spokesman says Netanyahu and Gantz's statements on annexation will lead to a dangerous escalation.

Gantz: I don't support unilateral annexation

Blue and White leader rejects calls to support bill applying sovereignty in the Jordan Valley before elections.

Sovereignty Movement calls Jordan Valley proposal 'momentous'

Movement urges Prime Minister: Emphasize that Jordan Valley is preliminary step leading to sovereignty over Judea and Samaria.

Benny Gantz:

'We'll annex Jordan Valley - with international support'

'Offers to trade Jordan Valley for peace deal were a mistake,' says Blue & White chief, vowing to pursue annexation - but not unilaterally.

Netanyahu: 'Why wait for elections to apply sovereignty?'

PM Netanyahu urges MK Gantz to approve annexation of Jordan Valley, instead of waiting for after March elections.

Gantz to tour Northern Dead Sea - will he support sovereignty?

Blue and White chairman to visit Megilot Regional Council with MKs Moshe Ya'alon, Yoaz Hendel, Orna Barbivay and Alon Schuster.

Former deputy Shin Bet chief ousted from Blue and White slate

Yitzhak Ilan, former Shin Bet deputy chief, says Gantz's chief of staff told him: "Either move to spot 45 or you will be off the list."

Benny Gantz prays for peace, especially within Israel

Benny Gantz visits girls' seminary, discusses prospects for peace, integration of haredim and Arabs in the IDF or national service.

'If the point is to save Meretz - that's Gantz's responsibility'

MK Levi-Abekasis says Benny Gantz has a responsibility to his voters: Iif Meretz will harm the government he wants to form, let him say so.'

'Blue and White won't join other parties'

'We will continue to provide an alternative leadership, decision on PM's immunity request must be made by Thursday,' MK Gantz says.

Gantz and Peretz to meet

The two will discuss the state of the left-wing bloc ahead of the elections.

'It's either the Kingdom of Netanyahu or the State of Israel'

Blue and White chairman responds to Netanyahu: A person who thinks there will be nothing would not be afraid to stand trial.