Benny Gantz

Netanyahu:

'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 PM

Likud 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 hacking

Blue 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.

Gantz:

'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 government

Public 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 revealed

New 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 Gantz

MK 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 power

Blue 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 phone

Blue 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 Kremlin

Gantz in private conversations: If Netanyahu had a way that I could be harmed, would do it.

Poll: Right-wing bloc loses majority

Growing 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 bipartisan

Blue 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

Netanyahu to sue Blue and White leaders for libel

PN Netanyahu says he will sue leaders of Blue and White party for libel. Lapid: Go ahead. Sue me.

Benny Gantz: We will not raise taxes

Blue and White party releases its economic platform. 'We will make big changes, not big announcements.'

Liberman: Gantz treats war like a dance

Former DM Avigdor Liberman says Blue and White leader's performance in Operation Protective Edge shows he cannot be prime minister.

Netanyahu:

'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 functioning

Blue and White leader says Iran cannot blackmail him or harm Israel's security with information from his cell phone.

Netanyahu Warns:

'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.

Netanyahu:

'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 deal

Lapid 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 phone

Blue 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 Hamas

Blue and White party leader visits Gaza border area, says Israel needs to act against Hamas.

Gantz on telephone hacking: Fictional and gossipy

Benny 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 phone

2 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 assassinations

Blue 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 AIPAC

Benny Gantz expected to use AIPAC speech to promise better relationship with US Jewry, improved counter-terrorism partnership.

Gantz: Kahane would be proud of Netanyahu

Blue and White chairman blasts PM: Smotrich will not be Education Minister. Schools will not teach that pride parades are animal parades.

'If Begin were alive, he would have thrown Netanyahu out'

Blue and White chief Benny Gantz accuses Prime Minister of selling out to the 'far-right' in bid to retain power.

'If you vote for Gantz, you'll get Lapid as PM'

Netanyahu says center-right voters will return to the Likud once they realize what Gantz and Lapid really stand for.

PA Officials:

Abbas hopes Gantz leads next Israeli government

Senior PA officials say Abbas prefers to deal with Blue and White chief over Netanyahu, citing Gantz's lack of experience.

'Kahlon failed, Gantz lied'

Gesher leader Orly Levi-Abekasis reveals why her talks with Benny Gantz failed, believes she will be in the next Knesset.

Gantz sues Israel Hayom for libel

Blue and White chairman submits libel suit, claiming newspaper "used every means to promote the political interest of Netanyahu."

Elephant in the room - highlighting Gantz's military record

'Gantz did lend a certain legitimacy to the event'

Joint memorial concert organizer for Israeli and Arab Protective Edge dead: 'Gantz's presence was sort of anecdote that legitimized event'

Deri: No chance of negotiations with Gantz

Shas chairman says party will not accept Blue and White party chairman as prime minister under any circumstances.

Haredi minister: I won't sit with Lapid

Dep. Health Minister Litzman says he won't sit in coalition with MK Yair Lapid, regardless of who the PM is.

Gantz and Lapid: We won't give back the Golan

Four heads of the Blue and White party visit Golan Heights, promise to double the size of Jewish settlement in the area.

Gantz:

'Netanyahu is plunging in the polls, so he invents stories'

Blue and White leader accuses PM Netanyahu of scare tactics to boost Likud's poll numbers, calls for all 'sane Zionists' to join him.

'Blue and White' platform: Shabbat buses and LGBTQ surrogacy

Benny Gantz's party releases platform pledging not to withdraw from Jerusalem, Golan, and 'settlement blocs.'

Jewish Home leader:

'I told Gantz: We won't join your coalition'

Rabbi Rafi Peretz explains why he is running with Otzma Yehudit, and why he ruled out joining a coalition led by Benny Gantz.

Benny Gantz: A painful evening for every Israeli patriot

"Sitting with Binyamin Netanyahu is not on the agenda," clarifies Blue and White leader after A-G's decision to indict the PM.

'With these gaps in the polls Gantz will be the next PM'

Dr. Eyal Levin believes president will ask the leader of largest party to form next coalition, not the leader with the most recommendations.

Gantz demands 500,000 shekels from accuser

Blue and White leader Benny Gantz sues woman who accused him of sexual misconduct, saying her story was coordinated with opposing parties.

Blue and White 'pursues legal action' over social media smear

“Yesterday it was a blood libel over the graves of fallen soldiers. Tonight it is baseless slander about Benny and his days in the 1970s."