Benny Gantz

Yad Vashem refuses Gantz request to address conference

Blue and White Party demanded that Chairman Benny Gantz address anti-Semitism conference because PM was speaking. Yad Vashem rejected demand

Report: Blue and White to offer Levy-Abekasis a spot on its list

Blue and White contemplating offering Gesher chairwoman a spot on its slate in exchange for an alliance between Labor and Meretz.

Israel now needs a miracle to set secure boundaries

Gantz: 'No basis for demand to investigate Israel'

Would-be prime minister and former Chief of Staff says ICC decision is 'political, not legal.'

Is Benny Gantz a clueless Mr. Clean?

Netanyahu: Boris Johnson's win a 'great day for the UK'

Israeli prime minister and rival Benny Gantz both congratulate British PM Boris Johnson on his victory against Jeremy Corbyn.

Gantz planning changes to Blue and White slate

Gantz reportedly planning to add a woman to top ten and another representative from the Russian community ahead of March election.

'The chains of the immunity bloc must be loosened'

Gantz blames Netanyahu for the dissolution of the Knesset. "I entered politics to fight and change the direction of the ship."

Gantz: Netanyahu can't turn Knesset into a sanctuary for himself

Blue and White leader calls on PM to defend his innocence in court, not to push for immunity in Knesset legislation.

Gantz to Netanyahu: Give up on immunity, go for unity

Blue and White head to PM: If you publicly announce you are giving up on 'immunity bloc' we can have immediate direct negotiations.

Blue and White leaders divided over Netanyahu's proposal

Report: Gabi Ashkenazi pushing to examine possibility of unity government with Netanyahu, Yair Lapid vetoing the move.

Gantz: This time I will not agree to a rotation with Lapid

Blue and White chairman reportedly told his associates he does not intend to renew rotation agreement with Yair Lapid.

Gantz:

'Netanyahu is turning every stone to promote elections'

Blue and White chairman: Netanyahu offered nothing that would prevent unnecessary elections.

Gabbay: I regret not entering Netanyahu's government

Former Labor chairman: Gantz needs to make the difficult decision of entering Netanyahu's government.

National Union pushes Rightist unity ahead of new elections

National Union prepares for 2020 elections, will launch campaign to unite religious Zionist parties.

Gantz: Europe also understands danger of Iran

Blue and White Chairman calls to translate letter of warning against Iranian missiles sent by French, German, and UK ambassadors to UN.

Liberman: We're going to elections

Yisrael Beytenu chairman says he does not intend to join a narrow government, is convinced that a unity government is no longer an option.

Netanyahu, Gantz meet: No progress made

Likud, Blue and White leaders meet for 45 minutes, fail to make headway in unity government negotiations.

Gantz rejects defense pact with US

Blue and White leader says mutual defense pact would limit Israel's ability to defend itself despite close relationship with the US.

Gantz: 'I will give Netanyahu a position befitting his status'

MK Gantz says he's willing to form a unity government - but only if he serves as PM for its first two years.

Letter to an Israeli friend - from a concerned Montrealer

Rabbi Peretz to Gantz:

'Don't listen to those who advise you to be stubborn'

Education Minister: We are not the United Kingdom or Italy. We don't have the privilege of a third election.

Likud negotiator: Gantz is afraid of Yair Lapid

Minister Yariv Levin says he hopes Blue and White party will show openness to real negotiations today.

Shaked: Netanyahu's proposal is fair

New Right chairwoman supports Prime Minister Netanyahu's latest proposal for Blue and White.

Gantz: Netanyahu has become a burden on Likud members

Blue and White chairman: The State of Israel needs a unifying leader who respects law enforcement agencies and does not attack them.

Gantz: 'We're looking for options to form a unity government'

Blue and White leader meets local leaders in the Galilee.

Netanyahu's options

Could new Netanyahu-Gantz deal prevent third elections?

Under new proposal for power-sharing deal, Netanyahu would continue to serve as PM for 6 months, before being replaced by Gantz.

Gantz: 'One Knesset Member drags entire country to elections'

Blue and White Chairman: 'If G-d forbid we go to elections, we do for 3 reasons that are 1 reason - bribery, fraud, and breach of trust.'

Stick with Netanyahu or face a lethal Two-State Solution

Israel Hayom donates NIS 50,000 to charities chosen by Gantz

A settlement was reached in libel suit brought against Israel Hayom by Blue and White chairman Benny Gantz.

Gantz: Prevent unnecessary and expensive elections

"I am continuing my efforts to achieve a majority in the Knesset to prevent elections," says Blue and White chairman.

Gantz: A sad day for Israel

Blue and White leaders comment on Netanyahu indictments. Lapid: Netanyahu cannot remain prime minister.

Tibi still willing to serve as 'blocking bloc' for Gantz

Joint Arab List leader MK Ahmed Tibi finds 'incitement' against them 'incomprehensible'.

Gantz: Because of Hendel and Hauser, I'm not PM

Gantz criticizes his party members, Lapid stopped a unity government whilst Handel and Hauser stopped a minority government.

Netanyahu to Gantz: Let's have immediate, unconditional talks

PM criticizes Blue and White leader after he returns mandate to president, says two leaders will succeed if they work together.

No government:

Gantz returns mandate to president

Blue and White leader fails to form coalition.

Gantz and Netanyahu meet, no progress made

Gantz and Prime Minister Netanyahu hold crucial meeting 25 hours before expiry of Gantz's mandate to form a government.

US Ambassador briefed Gantz ahead of settlement announcement

Had Gantz informed of readiness to declare government within 24 hours, it is uncertain announcement would have been made.

Last chance for unity government?

Gantz, Netanyahu to meet tonight, one day before Gantz will have to return mandate to form government to the president.

Message to Gantz from Yesha Council leaders

Yesha Council call to Blue and White leaders: 'No narrow government should be allowed - join a broad unity government.'

White Knight:

Benny Gantz insulates Arab MKs from criticism

Blue and White Chair strongly attacks PMs words at Likud rally: 'Instead of scare tactics, let's talk. Instead of inciting, let's talk.'

Netanyahu: 'Blue and White galloping to minority government'

Right bloc MKs gather for joint meeting; PM warns: 'Minority government - Hamas, Iran, Hezbollah's dream government.'

'Gantz wants to be prime minister - at any cost'

Senior officials close to MK Gantz say he's 'not a pushover,' isn't afraid of relying on Arab parties for support.

Dichter warns: Disaster in the colors of blue and white

Deputy Defense Minister warns against minority government supported by Arab MKs. "Stop this roller coaster before it starts moving."

Gantz to right-wing parties: Dismantle the bloc

Blue and White chairman calls on leaders of the right-wing parties to break up their 55-MK bloc. New Right: We won't dismantle the bloc.

Rivlin outline: 'No disqualifications, no boycotts'

Channel 13 News reveals details about President Rivlin's plan for unity government as presented to Netanyahu and Gantz.

Time running out for Gantz to form government

Blue and White leader has less than a week to form government before returning mandate to president.

Disagreement within Blue and White over unity government

Blue and White leaders disagree over whether to enter into government with Netanyahu over investigations against him.

Gantz: End campaign with strong deterrence

Blue and White chair tours Gaza periphery, backs PM in actions against terrorists, but won't connect unity gov't to security situation.

Haredi MK: There won't be a government in the near future

MK Uri Maklev pessimistic about unity government being formed so long as Gantz has the mandate to form a government.

Deri's promise to Gantz

Shas chairman reportedly promised Gantz that his party would quit a unity government if Netanyahu doesn't honor rotation agreement.

Gantz: 'We're willing to weigh compromises'

Blue and White leader says he's willing to compromise - but only if it fits his party's worldview.

Watch: Gantz dances at wedding in Bnei Brak

A handful of haredim heckled Blue and White chairman who attended wedding of son of UTJ MK Yaakov Asher.

'A blatant and shameful act worthy of every condemnation'

Blue and White, Labor-Gesher leaders come under fire for taking advantage of Rabin memorial to attack Netanyahu.

Sovereignty Movement campaign:

Sovereignty in Jordan Valley: 'Matter of national consensus'

'Israeli sovereignty in Jordan Valley is capable of uniting citizens of Israel: Right, Zionist Left, Center.'

Poll gives Netanyahu slight advantage in direct voting

Channel 12 News poll looks at possibility of holding direct election for PM revealing Netanyahu receives 40% of vote, Gantz - 36%.

Gantz: Netanyahu wants third election

Blue and White leader blames PM Netanyahu for coalition negotiations deadlock at halfway point of his mandate to form government.

Bennett requests unity from Gantz and Netanyahu

New Right Party head speaks at memorial event for Rabbi Ovadia Yosef, implores Netanyahu and Gantz who attended to form unity government.

Gantz: Israel is more important than any leader

Tens of thousands of people gather at Rabin Square in Tel Aviv at Rabin Memorial Rally.